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Port productivity jumps to record levels despite Covid 19

Kiwifruit and dairy strong but fears held for forestry.

Doctors urge all sore throats taken seriously

A sore throat in children could be a symptom of Covid-19 or Step A.

No new cases in the Bay, three-wave economic plan

It is the second day in a row the region has had no new cases.

Bryan Gould: Bridges' leadership safe ... for now

Comment: Simon Bridges felt impelled to show that he was his own man.

No new cases in the Bay of Plenty, kiwifruit workers tested

Testing of 250 seasonal workers will be complete this afternoon.

No soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3

Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.

'Blessed with a lovely life': Woman born in flu pandemic turns 100 in lockdown

Family celebrates milestone birthday using technology,

Man catches 20kg kingfish with his bare hands

It was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.

BOP and Lakes DHB virus cases rise by one each

The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes DHBs have risen by one each.

'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead

Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.

Principals welcome school at alert level 3 - with caution

Bay school leaders say guidance from the Ministry of Education will be needed.

Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions

We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.

Cha-ching! Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins big

The winning Second Division ticket was sold on MyLotto.

Five people injured in Bay of Plenty crashes

Fire crews and St John attended both incidents.

L.A.B, Tiki Taane, Stan Walker unite against virus

Bilingual song encourages Kiwis to stay home to save lives.

Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair

Teachers and staff will be dealing with some of the same lockdown issues as everyone else.