Revealed: How many DHB staff not vaccinated
The DHB says it is confident it will be able to manage any impacts on patient care.
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The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members
The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.
Covid 19: Inside a Bay anti-mandate protest
There were divided opinions among the protesters - but they had a common goal.
Whakaari White Island in state of 'moderate to heightened unrest'
Next month will mark two years since White Island erupted, killing 22 people.
The 90% Project: Tauranga's top vaccinated suburbs revealed
Two Tauranga suburbs could be first to reach the 90% vaccination target in three weeks.
Body recovered from Whakatāne coast
Police are making inquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the Coroner.
Bay councils grapple with Covid face masks, social distancing rules for meetings
Calls made for greater guidance from the Government over "challenging conditions".
Whakaari eruption: Volcanologist reflects as a science organisation faces charges
It will never be 100 per cent safe to visit an active volcano.
Jury returns verdict in Whakatāne murder trial
A jury in a High Court murder trial has returned its verdict.
White Island defendants' trial date starts in July 2023
The trial is for those charged in the wake of the Whakaari / White Island eruption.
Actions in fast-paced, heated-up, drunk brawl were self defence, lawyer says
Crown and defence lawyers have given closing addresses in a Whakatāne murder trial.
Where to get vaccinated on Super Saturday in Bay of Plenty
Here's a list of the places offering vaccinations and treats this weekend.
Study monitors noisy bird scaring 'boomers' in rural areas
Whakatāne District Council studies audible bird scaring devices after complaints.
'A lot of happy memories': PM's emotional Murupara pit stop
Jacinda Ardern visited Murupara during her quickfire tour of the eastern North Island.
Pete Chandler: Next few weeks critical in battle against Covid
OPINION: Covid is now essentially a disease of the unvaccinated.
Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM
'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.
'Forced my hand': Kawerau mayor won't reopen after shop destroyed
Campbell had owned the Kawerau butcher for the past 46 years.
Winner, winner: Whakatāne Lotto player in the money
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to $16 million.
Life on the frontlines of the vaccination rollout
Meet the nurses on the frontlines of the vaccination rollout.
Volcanoes, tsunamis, underwater landslides: Mapping NZ's 'near-shore' threats
Scientists are exploring NZ's risk from offshore volcanoes and tsunami-making landslides.
Apanui Primary School fire: Arson charge laid
The fire destroyed the office block and eight attached classrooms in February.
Aucklander faces prosecution after lockdown trip to Whakatāne
The fleeing Aucklander was a Work and Income client.
Te Pāti Māori petitions to reinstate names - what's the Bay's?
The petition calls for towns, cities, places and the country's names to be restored.
Another ram-raid at Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellers
Police found the vehicle of interest a short time later.
RIP Ice: 'Legendary' police dog remembered
Ice the police dog has been remembered as one of the best.
Whakaari eruption: Family's insurance claim rejected on technicality
Family of James Griffiths told his travel insurance didn't cover his White Island death.
Confusion reigns over Covid-19 whitebaiting rules
Mixed messages from Government departments is causing confusion among whitebaiters.
Whakaari/White Island: Ash emission burst follows volcanic earthquake
Geonet says the volcanic alert level at Whakaari/White Island remains at two.
Bay of Plenty DHB 'under pressure': Health Minister Andrew Little
The comments were made at a nurses' pay equity announcement.
Watch live: Nurse and midwives double strike set to impact Bay hospitals
Strike notices have been issued for Thursday.
Midwives at Bay of Plenty hospitals' join rolling strikes
Bay of Plenty hospital midwives walked off the job amid failed pay negotiations.
'I know what I've put in': Lisa Carrington on becoming NZ's most successful Olympian
"Those scary things you don't want to look at ... there's some gold on the other side."
Council takes action on climate change, 'albeit 30 years too late'
Fewer frosts, hotter days and a higher chance of extreme rainfall events are likely.
Jo Raphael: There's something in our water
OPINION: Bay Olympians' great medal haul to date in Tokyo is down to sweat and sacrifice.