Latest from Tauranga

'Such unnecessary risk': More than 20 staff help injured man after cliff fall
A firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.

Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions
We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.

Mayor, Bridges call for lockdown lift next week: Businesses welcome $3.1b tax package
The Government announced a $3.1b tax relief package for small and medium sized businesses.

Cha-ching! Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins big
The winning Second Division ticket was sold on MyLotto.

Student Volunteer Army rolls out in Tauranga to help the vulnerable
The Student Volunteer Army will provide a grocery store delivery system for those in need.

Calls for more business support as butchers fight for trade
"I know it's had an impact on all business but ... it's just been a real disaster for us."

Letters to the editor: Time to encourage farming
Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Tauranga mayor calls for opening of small businesses as job losses loom
Powell was asking the government to start the process of a staged move out of lockdown.

Covid 19 lockdown impact to be 'felt for years to come', unemployment expected to climb
The best-case scenario was the unemployment rate could climb to 13.5 per cent.

Pāpāmoa Beach couple stranded in Peru heading home
"I will be crossing my fingers, my toes ... until they finally land in Auckland."

L.A.B, Tiki Taane, Stan Walker unite against virus
Bilingual song encourages Kiwis to stay home to save lives.

City leaders ask for millions to help continue projects
Tauranga city leaders have voted for Government help to keep economy going.

Home at last: Stranded couple flies home on private charter
As the couple's plane flew overhead, their daughter raised a glass to welcome them home.

Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair
Teachers and staff will be dealing with some of the same lockdown issues as everyone else.

Farmers getting the job done during lockdown
"It is reminding people of how important food production is to our country."

'Children will be going hungry': Support rolls out for city's vulnerable kids
Food parcels were being made by KidsCan for the city's most vulnerable families.

Coronavirus: Cruise passengers evacuated home from Uruguay 'very grateful'
'People were clapping [when landing], a lady next to me was a little bit emotional.'

David Beck: Why I ban my phone after 8.30pm
It may feel as though the couch has its own gravitational pull but you can resist.

They're home: Kiwis evacuated from cruise ship arrive in NZ
"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."

No change in Lakes, Bay of Plenty Covid 19 cases
The national case tally went up today but the Lakes and Bay of Plenty tallies didn't.

Crafts curbing Covid 19 cabin fever
"At first I thought 'how's this going to go?' But it's actually been quite good."

Councils warned over secret meetings during Covid 19 lockdown
"In some instances, matters of concern ... have been raised ..."

Coronavirus: Police 'self-isolation' reminder in response to beach pic
Beachgoers sticking to their isolation bubbles and steering clear of others, police say.

Widow's request: 'Celebrate life' in lockdown on death anniversary
"Use those new challenges as opportunities for a better and healthier life."

Local Focus: $150,000 “gone” says Tauranga butcher Doug Jarvis
Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Christmas every day': Bay residents help mother with furniture
Having a roof over her head was great, now waking up with furniture is a dream come true.

'This is going to burst the bubble': Pāpāmoa Beach locals appalled by holiday crowds
"This is what is going to burst the bubble," a Tauranga witness said of the large numbers.

Local Focus: $150,000 'gone', says Tauranga butcher
Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air..

Kristin Macfarlane: Stop the stupidity, stay in your bubble
The actions of self-centred individuals are a real threat to New Zealand.