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'The clock is already ticking': Warning after Covid detected again

Covid has been detected in recent samples from Tauranga and Mount Maunganui

Covid 19: More cases in Lakes district, new wastewater detections in Tauranga

The latest information about local cases has been revealed.

Premium Debate: Covid will soon reach Tauranga

Our subscribers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: The ball is in our court now over Covid

Opinion: The job of protecting our communities from Covid lies more and more with us.

Pop-up vax clinics in the Bay of Plenty: 10 held, one on Friday

Ten onsite workplace vaccination clinics have taken place across the Bay of Plenty.

'Fear, anxiety, worry': Why teacher would rather quit job he 'loves' than get the jab

Other unvaccinated people in the district have taken leave without pay.

Jab mandate: Staff shortage leads to Pathlab branch temporarily closing

Employees in the health and education sectors needed to have one vaccine by Nov 15.

Local Focus: Bay bus network refresh rolls out

New direct bus services linking Pāpāmoa, The Mount and Tauranga CBD go live.

Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating

New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.

Local Focus: Is Tauranga ready for community spread of Covid-19?

Opinions on Tauranga's use of Covid health guidelines.

'Nervous' Bay council boss plans to make vax mandatory for key staff

'It's only a matter of time. It's on all of us to be prepared as best we can.'

Local Focus: Tauranga teen's film crowned best

Bay of Plenty students dominate the International Youth Silent Film Festival awards.

'Not sustainable': Data shows huge hit to Bay accommodation sector

Occupancy rates for short-term accommodation are at their lowest since June last year.

Opposition to Links Ave cul-de-sac trial rises ahead of Monday start

The council says it is prioritising the safety of the school children over motorists.

Homicide investigation launched after death of Te Puna 5yo

Police are calling on anyone with information that may help.

Protest motorcade makes its way down TEL

Protesters hold up traffic in Tauranga's Eastern Link.