Latest from Bay of Plenty

141 port workers in Bay unvaccinated, some risk redeployment

Over 100 port workers in the private sector are yet to be vaccinated by September 30.

'An important win': Relief for 'crippling' building material drought

Auckland manufacturers supply 90 per cent of building products needed in the regions.

Man set son on fire, admits attempted murder charge

A Bowentown father has admitted attempting to murder his son after setting him on fire.

'Paralysed' until level 2: Businesses hopeful for alert level change

The announcement will be made at 4pm today.

'Difficult and upsetting': Delta outbreak changes funeral landscape

Funerals and tangi can go ahead under alert level 3 but there are tight restrictions

Local Focus: Rotorua cafes and takeaways welcoming level 3 with gusto

Move to level 3 includes fear of another MIQ in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Another ram-raid at Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellers

Police found the vehicle of interest a short time later.

Rubbish dumpers' mess cost ratepayers thousands

Disposal costs for dumped rubbish is costing Bay ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars.

Body found after Rotorua shed fire

The fire was reported about 5am.

NZ faces a sodden lockdown weekend: Heavy rain notices for Auckland, Northland, BOP, Coromandel

It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.

Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown

Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.

Lockdown Heroes: Green-fingered girl's budding enterprise cheers community

Darnel Eparaima and her daughter Nataria have started their own community initiative.

Virus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3

With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.

'Heartwarming' response to call for help from family stuck in hospital

A couple from Tūrangi were in hospital with their firstborn when NZ went into lockdown.

'Really nasty': Man spits on security guard, headbutts homeless man

The incident happened when security tried to step in and break up a fight.

Covid-19: 'Rescue flight' for health workers stranded in Queenstown

The doctors had a fifth flight booked but it did not eventuate.

Covid pamphlet: DHB tight-lipped on details until after investigation

The pamphlet was pulled after receiving backlash for implying Māori were the virus.

Matt Cowley: Vaccines need to be in your business plan

Comment: Employers will benefit from having a highly vaccinated workforce.