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There are 16 more Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty and two more in the Lakes District.
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Revealed: What books were issued most in the Bay of Plenty in 2021
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Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season overnight
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Revealed: Full line-up of all players for T20 Black Clash
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Great white knocks small boat as shark sightings increase
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Comment: Holiday time could have been vax time for some
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Rob Rattenbury: Special feeling of going back home
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Fallen tree blocks lane in Eastern Bay
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Bay campgrounds get summer boost even after implementing vaccine passes
Guests staying at many campsites and huts this summer will need to be vaccinated.
Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.
'It doesn't get any better,' says Boult as Bay Oval preps for test
The Black Caps are starting their summer season at the Bay Oval.
Year in Review: May 2021
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2021.
Support from 'exceptional' lawyers secret to new judge's appointment
Judge Taryn Bailey is a familiar face around courts in Tauranga and Rotorua.
'Running on empty': How to manage mental health these holidays
The experts share how to best switch off this summer, even without going on holiday.
'Treat others as you expect to be treated': Bay retailers back Shop Nice campaign
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Zizi Sparks: A thank you to our holiday heroes
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Bay waterways inundated early, how to stay safe on the water
A popular place for water activities, Bay of Plenty groups give advice on staying safe.
Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021
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