Latest from Mt Maunganui

Baypark Covid-19 assessment centre closed on Sunday

The centre will be open as normal the rest of this week.

Harris hopes to repay Te Puke Sports

Nathan Harris still has aspirations to pull on the black jersey.

Watch out for overnight roadworks

The work is being completed between 8pm-5am to limit disruption.

GO LOCAL! Why is it important?

We hit the streets to find out how and why Tauranga residents are supporting local.

Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions

We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.

Rescuer injured as chopper winches person off Leisure Island

A person fell on the rocks on the Bay of Plenty's Leisure Island about 5.30pm.

Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair

Teachers and staff will be dealing with some of the same lockdown issues as everyone else.

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.

'Mount club ... They're very, very hard to beat'

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service, Ōmanu and Pāpāmoa expected to win titles.

Bay Oval to host top teams at Women's Cricket World Cup

The Bay of Plenty's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 schedule has been released.

Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde

But Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.

NZ Beach Tour Final good preparation for Continental Cup

With just days in between tournaments, athletes won't have much time to rest.

Young drivers with a family racing pedigree grab honours

There were plenty of familiar last names taking out events at the Mount at the weekend.

Strong field to turn out for New Zealand Beach Volleyball Tour finals

And there's a good chance of seeing local beach volleyballers in the finals.

Ana Moceyawa: Wrestling for the biggest fight of her life

And she's ready to fight.

Mount wins Oceans trophy, Talitha McEwan adds to her success

Young athletes battle rough conditions in the water during competition.