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Zizi Sparks: Supermarket trips can be a lockdown highlight but think twice

Opinion: Supermarket shopping is the highlight of my week but it can be disappointing.

Tauranga traffic volumes higher than last lockdown

Travel during level 4 lockdown is severely limited.

'We've been here before': No panic as rugby final disrupted by lockdown

The Baywide Premier men's final has been postponed from August 21.

Jo Raphael: If you're not local, stay away

OPINION: Lockdown exercise rule-breakers are selfish and reckless.

Spikes deployed after pair flee police at Covid-19 checkpoint

Spikes were successfully deployed near Parton Rd.

Struggling families urged to get help as lockdown bites into finances

You can still earn good money and struggle with your finances.

Virus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3

With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.

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

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

'Heartbreaking': AIMS Games chief on the decision to cancel this year's event

Vicki Semple: The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved were paramount.

Matt Cowley: Vaccines need to be in your business plan

Comment: Employers will benefit from having a highly vaccinated workforce.

'Very good luck': Why there are no confirmed cases in the Coromandel

But epidemiologist Michael Baker says we are not in the clear yet.

'Very concerning': Covid 19 lockdown claims scalp of Daffodil Day

The Cancer Society hopes people will still donate.

Barrister and wife convicted for tax evasion charges

A Tauranga barrister and his wife have been sentenced for tax evasion offences.

Jo Raphael: Mask up or stay at home - the rules are clear

OPINION: Masks are there for everyone's protection.

Essential maintenance to continue on Bay of Plenty roads

The work will help ensure the movement of essential goods during lockdown.

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.