Latest from Mt Maunganui

Budget underwhelms family of seven

Covid-19 "devastating" to tourism couple's livelihood.

Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'

Why some bars will open this week and some won't.

Investment in waste management, permaculture helps everyone

Budget 2020 will be delivered on Thursday - but what do locals want?

Lanes to close this week with Baylink roadworks

There will be lane closures and reduced speed in the areas of work.

Businesses eager to get trading in level 2

But are members of the public ready to be out and about in the community.

Businesses are fighting for survival and are desperate for relief

Massive business support is being sought from government.

Local Focus: Pubs prepare for level 2

Not a party but pub owners want their 'family' back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Pubs prepare for level 2

Not a party but landlords want their 'family' back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rain to stick around for at least the rest of the week

More rain is expected throughout the Bay of Plenty for at least the rest of the week.

Fans able to interact with One Love stars in isolation

Tauranga's One Love festival launches an online isolation series for the lockdown.

Kristin Macfarlane: Support local business if, and when, you can

Supporting local business is more than backing a business owner, it's helps a community.

'We don't want to get to a place where we have to enforce these restrictions'

Police officers have discretion to deal with those flouting rules.

Benefits of lockdown go beyond health and safety

We're forced out of convenience bubbles - and that can't be a bad thing.

Eight Covid 19 cases in Bay of Plenty DHB

The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB has risen from six to 10 in 24 hours.

Opinion: Be kind to people working in retail, including travel agents

Whenever you come across people just doing their jobs, remember to be a decent human.

Facing lockdown away from family in NZ

But if they could come home to NZ, they're not sure they would.