Latest from Tauranga

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.

Businesses, workers navigate job uncertainty

"We will likely hear of further job losses as the uncertainty drags on."

Five people injured in Bay of Plenty crashes

Fire crews and St John attended both incidents.

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.

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.

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."