Latest from Bay of Plenty

Weather: Road snowfall warning for Desert Rd

A front followed by a cold southwest change moves north today.

Excitement and stress as businesses open in level 2

More businesses are allowed to open under Level 2, but with restrictions.

'An important win': Relief for 'crippling' building material drought

Auckland manufacturers supply 90 per cent of building products needed in the regions.

Restaurants approach level 2 with hope and caution

Local restaurants weigh in on the benefits and downsides to opening again at level 2.

Tauranga City Council services up and running with changes

Additional safety procedures will be in place under alert level two.

Domestic and community rugby to resume in the Bay of Plenty

The move to Level 2 means rugby can resume.

Letters: Government urgency on terrorism laws 'snail-like'

Our readers have their say.

Suspected stolen car on fire under Tauranga bridge

The fire was reported at 8.20am.

Delta outbreak changes the grieving process once again

Funerals can take place during alert level 3, but there are strict rules to follow

Dawn Picken: Lockdown 2.0 parenting - carpe diem can wait

Lockdown parenting is no piece of cake - especially when you can't find flour.

Letters: After council's Goddards move, where will people park?

Our readers have their say.

Boredom busters: Fun things to do in level 3 this weekend

There are plenty of ways to enjoy recreational activities while keeping it safe and local.

Jo Raphael: Get the jab - it's the humane thing to do

OPINION: I'm welcoming chance to be part of the solution.

Sadness, questions over closure of Our Place

After three-and-a-half years, Tauranga's container hospo village will close.

Another ram-raid at Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellers

Police found the vehicle of interest a short time later.

Letters: Daffodil Day loss 'devastating' but charity still grateful

Our readers have their say.