Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Increased workloads' and 'stress': 123 unvaccinated DHB staff stood down

The deadline for DHB staff to have received their first dose was Monday.

'Everything went haywire': Top detective reveals career-ending diagnosis

Why Detective Inspector Mark Loper has been forced to bow out early from his career.

Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland

Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.

Kiwis get a look at longest partial lunar eclipse visible in NZ for 800 years

The moon's face was 97 per cent covered by the deepest part of the Earth's shadow.

Have you been here? Today's Covid locations of interest

Some linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.

The growing list of schools dealing with Covid cases

The approach taken at each school has been different, based on public health advice.

'We just need to keep testing': Results delayed after test surge call for more as Covid spreads

There were no new cases in the Lakes yesterday but there is still a delay for virus tests.

Epsom Girls Grammar student tests positive for Covid-19

EGGS principal said a student has tested positive for Covid-19.

A 'wake-up call': What confirmed Covid cases mean for Tauranga

One case was in Tauranga and one was in Mount Maunganui.

School pupils succeed in changing name of Tauranga reserve

A proposal by a local school was behind the move to change the name of Yatton Park.

Woman assaulted, killed, house set on fire: Police chase new leads

Tirau woman Roma Joseph was seriously assaulted and died four years ago.

Disassembled secret P lab discovered by police in the Far North

A shotgun and stolen vehicle were found at the same rural Mangonui address as the P lab.

Health authorities warn rural Māori most at risk

New cases in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua among the record 207 reported yesterday.

Pedestrian killed by train in Bay of Plenty

A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a train in the Bay of Plenty.

Police investigating homicide of 5yo release boy's photo

Victim named while detectives ask for people to come forward.

Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating

New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.

Local Focus: Is Tauranga ready for community spread of Covid-19?

Opinions on Tauranga's use of Covid health guidelines.

Local Focus: Tauranga teen's film crowned best

Bay of Plenty students dominate the International Youth Silent Film Festival awards.