Latest from Bay of Plenty

Health authorities warn rural Māori most at risk

New cases in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua among the record 207 reported yesterday.

Pedestrian killed by train in Bay of Plenty

A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a train in the Bay of Plenty.

Police investigating homicide of 5yo release boy's photo

Victim named while detectives ask for people to come forward.

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.

'Hard to breathe': Sick 3-year-old waits 11 hours to see ED doctor

The young boy also had flu-like symptoms but was not tested for Covid-19.

Police investigating suspicious death of 5-year-old boy

The child died this morning after an incident at a Bay of Plenty property last week.

Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany

OPINION: We don't have it as bad as Anne Frank did.

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.

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.

The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members

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