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Changes to regional civil defence Covid-19 call service

The call centre was established to help people meet essential needs during lockdown.

Gang tensions at boiling point: Greazy Dogs face off with Mongol Nation

Greazy Dog gang turns up in force at house of senior patched Mongol.

New reduced speed limits around Paengaroa and Ōkere Falls

The new permanent speed limits will come into effect from June 29.

Communities rally behind sporting organisations

It appears community spirit is strong in Bay of Plenty sporting circles

Wild weather: Trees down as wind and rain pummel region

Fire crews were kept busy overnight as wild weather battered the region.

Weather: Heavy rain and gales to batter Bay of Plenty

People were advised to make sure that items and structures at their homes were secure.

AIMS Games cancellation 'devastating' but understandable

Organisers this week announced their decision to cancel the popular annual event.

Jo Raphael: Carnage on our roads is a numbers game

COMMENT: Queen's Birthday is coming up and people are itching to get away.

Kristin Macfarlane: Having events to look forward to good for mental health

Comment: Normality is great, but there's still a long way to go for some sectors.

Comment: Separation anxiety to peak as school, work returns

If you are experiencing anxiety, you are not alone.

No plea by man accused of threatening to kill Simon Bridges

A man accused of making a threat to kill Simon Bridges is yet to plead to the charge.

Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'

Why some bars will open this week and some won't.

Scott Inglis: Let's use level 2 to support local businesses

COMMENT: We must do everything in our collective power to get our economy moving again.

Local Focus: May is ME/CFS awareness month, so what is it?

No end to lockdown for ME sufferers. Made with funding by NZ On Air.

Bay of Plenty job losses spark increase in welfare payments

Jobseeker beneficiary numbers have risen more than 2300 in the region.

Bay leaders sign off $755m bid for transport funding

Revealed: The full list of projects for which Bay leaders want 100pc Government funding.