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Four cases in BOP, none in Lakes, supermarket among new locations of interest

Today's new cases.

Four new Covid cases in Bay; Kmart, Farmers among locations of interest

More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.

'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'

'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.

Revealed: Are the leaders you voted for vaxxed?

Not all elected members will say whether they are vaccinated.

Four new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty

Updated case numbers and locations of interest for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes

Coastguard seeks clarity on river bar crossing rules

The Coastguard says changes intended to simplify things are confusing and dangerous.

Three new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty

Tauranga Hospital's emergency department and an icecream truck visited by Covid cases.

Class action over flood resurfaces

An estimated 300 people suffered property damage in the event

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 Rotorua and Taupō

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.