Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Life was getting sucked out of them': Covid survivor's 'brutal' ICU ordeal

Andrew Leota could only watch and breathe as Covid-19 killed people next to him.

'Hard to breathe': Sick 3-year-old waits 11 hours to see ED doctor

The young boy also had flu-like symptoms but was not tested for Covid-19.

'Worst-case scenario': Covid found in wastewater in Taupō

The sample was collected on November 8.

Police investigating suspicious death of 5-year-old boy

The child died this morning after an incident at a Bay of Plenty property last week.

Not an 'anti-vax issue': Trust set to lose 180 health workers

Health workers must have their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15 to keep their job.

Midwife of 30 years leaving due to vaccine mandate

Though Lakes DHB staff are highly vaccinated, about 4 per cent are not.

'Not fighting for justice or freedom': Tamaki's iwi denounces protests

Brian Tamaki's iwi says it has a duty to make sure everyone is kept safe.

Which DHB has the most unvaccinated staff?

How many staff at your DHB aren't vaccinated?

Live: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to stores

It is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.

Local Focus: Council hopes to create 'Olympic-quality' skatepark

Tauranga City Council wants to hear from locals who love skateparks.

Iwi buys apartments for homeless: 'I dropped to my knees and cried'

'I grew up in a flea-ridden shed in South Auckland.'

State of Emergency declared in Gisborne, Sponge Bay residents left without power

A month's worth of rain has fallen in just 24 hours, with homes under threat.

Cruisin' for a bruising: Mega cruise ships banned in Tahiti from 2022

Mega cruise ships gear up for a long-awaited season, but they won't be sailing to Tahiti.

'Huge expectation and hope': Iconic attraction's reopening buoys tourism leaders

The reopening comes on the cusp of summer, tourism providers hope for eased restrictions.

Vaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principal

There are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.

'Failures test us': Rotorua trainer of last-placed horse eyes 2022 Melbourne Cup

"Failures test us but it's learning from them."

Local Focus: Walking with the rhythm of Mauao

Experience the rhythm of Mauao - Mount Maunganui - through a soundscape app.

'Old system': Some Bay schools phase out streaming for junior students

Streaming at John Paul College will stop from the start of next year.