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Fire at Ōpōtiki health service

Fire investigator at blazing medical centre that provides Covid testing.

New houses will cost more: Tauranga's 'crazy prices' put businesses at risk

Land supply shortages don't help in this region ... it needs to be more affordable.

Covid-19: 'Insane' demand for home deliveries in Tauranga

Tauranga businesses are being inundated with requests for contactless home deliveries.

Life-saving work continued for helicopters in lockdown

Over lockdown the TECT Rescue Helicopter responded to various medical events.

Luke Kirkness: Let's listen to the experts when it comes to Covid

Opinion: The virus is ever-changing, our approach to eradicating it should be too.

Todd Muller sparks shadow cabinet reshuffle

Judith Collins has today announced a minor reshuffle of the Opposition Shadow Cabinet.

Dawn Picken: Embrace science fact over science fiction when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines

Opinion: Getting vaccinated is more than a personal choice - it affects everyone.

'Bottleneck ': Rush on building consents before fee increase overwhelms council

The development contribution for a 3 or more bedroom home rose to $19,708 on August 1

'Really nasty': Man spits on security guard, headbutts homeless man

The incident happened when security tried to step in and break up a fight.

Proposed rates freeze amid lockdown 'unlikely' to benefit businesses

Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance says the council needs to "cut its cloth".

Man who killed toddler daughter appeals murder conviction

Slain toddler Neveah Ager was found dead on March 21, 2019 - at the hands of her father.

Cancian loses appeal against paying Carters $1m

Bella Vista Homes former developer has lost his appeal against paying Carters.

Zizi Sparks: Lockdown should be extended by a week at a time

Opinion: Having a fixed finish line will be a big help.

GPs, pharmacies join Bay's Covid-19 vaccination rollout

The region is ahead of its vaccination goals overall but has missed recent weekly targets

Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes make House of the Year top 100

Several Western Bay of Plenty and Taupō homes have made the Top 100.

Covid pamphlet: DHB tight-lipped on details until after investigation

The pamphlet was pulled after receiving backlash for implying Māori were the virus.