Latest from Bay of Plenty

Job listings up 43%: NZ city's businesses battle to nab top workers

One recruiter said they were experiencing "increased pressure" when trying to fill jobs.

'Am I about to die?': Kiwi Covid-19 survivor's overseas ordeal

"I started getting pins and needles in my hands and face. My hands were turning purple."

Mark Wahlberg's burger chain coming to Auckland soon

Mark Wahlberg plans on bringing on his Hollywood flare to New Zealand.

Auckland takeaways identified as location of interest seven times

Health officials have been releasing a steady stream of locations over the last few days.

Three Covid cases in Mt Eden prison; Brash - gangs not the 'fall guys' for virus

The Government is due to say whether further restrictions in Auckland will be eased today.

'Sobering news': Bay greenhouse gas emission rise spurs call for change

It's hoped switching the region's bus fleet to electric and/or hydrogen power will help.

Katikati's only supermarket identified as location of interest

The growing locations of interest list is now spread across three North Island regions.

'Low risk' of Katikati case spreading, health officials say

The Ministry of Health says test results indicate the infection was in its early stages.

Three children in Bay of Plenty state care dead since 2017

Nearly 30 children nationwide have died in state care since Oranga Tamariki's inception.

Rotorua 'deteriorating': Group confronts council over transitional housing

A group of Rotorua residents are fighting plans to create more housing for the homeless.

Heavy rain warning for Auckland, Northland and Waikato

MetService has issued multiple heavy-rain watches for the North Island.

One dead after milk tanker and car collide near Rotorua

Highway expected to remain closed between Oxford and Matahi roads for some time.

Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM

'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.

'Black Mirror stuff': Fighting social media misinformation amid the pandemic

Social media users and experts weigh in on how to sort fact from fiction online.

Lives 'torn apart' by boozed, wrong-way driver

Boozed, speeding driver was 'incredibly foolish and selfish', Judge says.

Drunk and drugged driver jailed for man's death

Dods was drunk-driving, on drugs and going the wrong way on the Tauranga Eastern Link.

'No jab, no job': Port workers wait until 'the last minute' to get vaccinated

From October 1, border workers must have at least one dose to keep working at the border.

'Lying motionless on the road': Dad's plea after teen hurt in crash

The Tauranga father of a crash victim has spoken out about the accident.