Latest from Bay of Plenty

Not an 'anti-vax issue': Trust set to lose 180 health workers

Health workers must have their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15 to keep their job.

Revealed: How many DHB staff not vaccinated

The DHB says it is confident it will be able to manage any impacts on patient care.

Zizi Sparks: Kiwis should be doing everything to reduce the risk of Covid-19

Opinion: Workers facing vaccine mandates need to see the bigger picture.

The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members

The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.

Rugby, cricket, teacher: Who's the latest Black Clash player?

The game is set for January 22, and tickets are expected to sell out before Christmas.

Cruise ship absence 'soul-destroying' but Bay readies for return

The Bay has fared well in visitor spend but now's not the time to rest on laurels.

Multi-million dollar Omanawa Falls 'safe access' plans revealed

Proposed plans for making public access to Omanawa Falls safe have been revealed.

$100k of free dental care 'barely scratched the surface'

Some 223 people in Tauranga that received free dental care last month.

Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM

The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.

The 90% Project: Tauranga's top vaccinated suburbs revealed

Two Tauranga suburbs could be first to reach the 90% vaccination target in three weeks.

Pāpāmoa Hills park to reopen Wednesday after death

Police attended a sudden death at the park on Sunday.

Body recovered from Whakatāne coast

Police are making inquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the Coroner.

Bay of Plenty Lotto players part of 15 second division wins

Two winning second division tickets were sold at Bay of Plenty stores.

'It's not right': Fears easy access to liquor in deprived areas causing harm

Those on the frontline says alcohol worsens bad situations for the already vulnerable.

Locals want action from international climate conference

Three generations want more from the COP26 conference in Glasgow than just talk.

Letters: How to bring the team of 5 million back together

Our readers have their say.