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More MIQ for Rotorua now 'unlikely' given local pushback - Hipkins

The community has spoken and the Government now says added MIQ in Rotorua is unlikely.

We'll be there: Customers eager to support bakery hit by Covid scare

Uppercrust Bakery was named a location of interest.

Rain and wind pound region, weather watches in place

MetService has issued wind and rain watches.

'It is a difficult time for all kids': Practice exams under way in Tauranga

A Bay principal says some students are "struggling with anxiety" post lockdown

Luke Kirkness: New Zealand is the land of opportunities

Opinion: Let's not waste all our good work and get ready to reap the rewards.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers have a say on rising building costs in Tauranga

Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.

Life on the frontlines of the vaccination rollout

Meet the nurses on the frontlines of the vaccination rollout.

'A feather in our cap': Black Clash heading to Bay Oval

Last year's Black Clash in Christchurch sold out and was viewed by 1,057,000 Kiwis on TV.

'Absolutely' a worry: Why Tauranga is vulnerable to Covid-19

An investigator said the vaccination was a great way to reduce vulnerability to Covid-19.

Covid-19: 'Undercurrent of frustration' over mask wearing

Compliance with people wearing face masks is high, say Tauranga business leaders.

Close contact of positive case visited Tauranga Court

The close contact visited the court building on Monday last week during and after hours.

Students ordered to isolate after leaving Auckland for Tauranga classes

The students were immediately stood down from class and told to self-isolate at home.

Volcanoes, tsunamis, underwater landslides: Mapping NZ's 'near-shore' threats

Scientists are exploring NZ's risk from offshore volcanoes and tsunami-making landslides.

Coastguard rescues three people after boat overturns

A distress relay was sent out and Coastguard Maketu was urgently paged.

Baywide rugby final: a word from the coaches

Whakarewarewa hosted Tauranga Sports in the Premier 1 final on Saturday.

Seriously injured person flown to hospital after crash

The crash was reported just before midnight last night.