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Live: Covid cases continue to spread; Countdown vaccine mandate for staff

Yesterday's cases were spread across five regions with Auckland recording the most.

Fears Bay of Plenty could be in 'red' until end of the year

The forthcoming Covid-19 traffic light system raises a number of concerns for businesses.

Derelict landbanked houses 'a travesty', mayor says

'There must be about 150 that are just lying idle, rotting into the ground.'

'I went off like a rocket': Tauranga couple win $10.3 million

A Tauranga couple has ten million reasons to celebrate after winning Lotto.

Vaccine verifier app goes live, Govt warns there'll be glitches

Businesses will be able to download an app that will verify their customers' vax status.

'Desperate act of self-defence' or 'murderous intent'? Murder trial begins

Defendant accused of murdering one man and disfiguring another.

Positive Covid-19 case visited Tauranga retirement village

The Ministry of Health says the situation will be closely managed.

Did you visit this Tauranga hair salon? You need to self-isolate

Authorities are expected to release more locations of interest today.

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.

'Vax in the Hood': Gangs join forces as Covid hits

The members had taken it upon themselves to protect their community.

Why All Blacks legend Richie McCaw was in Rotorua

Richie McCaw is in Rotorua to celebrate three tourism operators being awarded by Qualmark.

'Fear, anxiety, worry': Why teacher would rather quit job he 'loves' than get the jab

Other unvaccinated people in the district have taken leave without pay.

Local Focus: Bay bus network refresh rolls out

New direct bus services linking Pāpāmoa, The Mount and Tauranga CBD go live.