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Delta outbreak: Bay of Plenty designer 'gutted' NZ Fashion Week postponed

A Rotorua fashion designer is one of those impacted by NZ Fashion Week's postponement.

Delta lockdown: Keeping mental health in check 'vital', doctor says

An expert says we need to pay special attention to our own and others' mental health.

Molasses spill clean-up still under way, three days later

NZTA said the clean-up is taking longer than usual "as the molasses is incredibly sticky".

How Tauranga's religious communities work during lockdown

Tauranga religious communities have turned to Zoom, phone calls and other technology.

Parts of Tauranga 'sinking' as councillor calls for greater information access

Areas built on old river beds are among the areas of Tauranga now sinking.

Romance author to uncover all at arts festival

Bronwen Evans has a literary reach that many Kiwi authors can only dream of

Exclusive: The rise, and demise, of Todd Muller's political career and what's next

Todd Muller talks about quitting politics and what he really thinks of Simon Bridges.

Some migrants 'are unheard': Nina Payne launches new book

The book consists of 12 stories of migrants from eight different countries.

The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test

With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.

Covid tests skyrocket in Bay of Plenty

In two days this week, more than a quarter tests were taken compared to last month.

Trauma and terror: Refuge still dealing with last lockdown

More than a year since coming out of the last lockdown, the refuge demand remains high.

'Absolute tragedy' as 'much loved' college student dies after crash

Dallin Loibl, 17, was once voted King of the Ball by his peers.

Scones, cards and picnics - how Bay leaders are spending lockdown

How are you spending lockdown?

Coromandel business owners losing sleep after Covid-positive visit

The Coromandel Peninsula is locked down for seven days - but what is the boundary?

One dead after car and cyclist crash in Katikati

The crash was reported to police at 12.50pm.

11,000 litres of molasses split in crash, some entered Omanawa River

Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.