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Access to food key concern in Western Bay amid lockdown level 4

But local community much more resilient, council boss says.

New CCTV working party set up for Western Bay of Plenty

The group consists of three councillors, a staff member, and a police officer.

Six arrested at lockdown protest in Tauranga CBD

Protests took place outside government and local council buildings around the country.

Lockdown forces postponement of Tauranga man's 100th birthday party

A Tauranga man 100th birthday party has been postponed due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

Pasifika passport incident: DHB apologies; community trust breached

A meeting between the Pasifika provider and the health board resulted in positive steps.

Rob Rattenbury: Thank you Mike Moore, for your inspiration

OPINION: It is amazing what you look to when you face cancer.

Jo Raphael: Level 3 is level 4 but with takeaways and online shopping

OPINION: Sadly, the Government has not classed throw cushions as essential items.

'Record week' for Bay of Plenty Covid-19 vaccinations

It comes after the DHB has missed its weekly target for the past seven weeks.

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

'Tough times' remain for some businesses despite lockdown reprieve

The Bay of Plenty will move to alert level 3 a week after being plunged into lockdown.

Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown

Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.

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.