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3-year-old battling cancer ticking off his bucket list

Whakatāne boy Tu Hillman's bucket list of dreams has come true thanks to generous donors.

'Easier to get around': Thousands fewer cars on the road as Omicron hits

Thousands of people with Covid and their household contacts will be isolating.

'No immediate solution': Supply chain woes hit Bay hospitals

The Bay of Plenty District Health board says surgeries and procedures are not affected.

Papamoa man missing, police appeal for help, sightings

David Holland was reporting missing on Friday. Police are now appealing for public help.

Covid 19: Person with Covid dies in Bay of Plenty DHB area, new cases in Bay and Lakes

Today's case numbers.

Covid vaccination drive-throughs in the Bay this weekend

Vaccination drive-throughs are in Ōpōtiki, Kawerau and Murupara, Tauranga and Pāpāmoa.

How many Māori vaccinations to reach 90% fully vaxxed?

As Omicron continues to spread, the Bay's 90 per cent vaxxed target is yet to be reached.

Fleeing war victims will find themselves in 'enemy territory'

Tauranga man who spent time in Ukraine and still has friends there speaks out.

Low visibility contributed to fatal plane crash - investigation

The 78-year-old pilot had the flight experience and medical certificate needed to fly.

Tauranga 'ignored' by previous council representation

Councillor: "We've got to avoid falling into the trap of fighting the previous war."

How Whakatāne Mill opened the door for local industry

OPINION: It's time to shake things up a bit and take inspiration from the old days.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on commission asking to delay elections

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Sunscreen bill: MP, buyers want 'honesty' from manufacturers about SPF

A doctor's warning: "We're not doing enough prevention."

Empty shelves: Family travel to another town for baby formula

How are empty supermarket shelves adding to the final bill of shoppers?

Top school failed to safeguard students, says complainant; five more come forward

Pinky Green complainant asks for Tauranga Boys' College Board of Trustees to step aside.

Simon Bridges: NZ's cost of living crisis and what we can do about it

OPINION: In a cost of living crisis, New Zealanders deserve relief, says Simon Bridges.