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Local Focus: Helping others helps you too

Volunteering Bay of Plenty will launch a new hub in Rotorua next month.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: The show that's played an important role for 40 years

Fear and loathing of the Maori language no doubt still lurks in some mainstream media.

'People are running scared': Tourism in 'pseudo lockdown'

Government support package for struggling businesses won't be enough, says one operator

Winter chill: Holding out for border opening could make or break some businesses

The tourism sector is concerned visitor numbers won't rise if self-isolation rules stay.

Jo Raphael: Dangerous, chaotic and filthy - protest needs to be shut down now

OPINION: Give us back our capital.

Covid 19: Latest Rotorua school affected, thousands need booster urgently, DHB says

'Time is now critical to get the whole whanau vaccinated and protected together'

'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floated

But some say the huge cost will be worth it.

Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps

About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.

'Hurting massively': Hospitality businesses struggling under red

Several cafes and restaurants were calling out for Government support.

'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bed

Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.

'At least we're alive': Crew of stricken vessel rescued from Tauranga Harbour

The trimaran had flipped in the middle of a shipping channel, with a cargo ship due.

Howzat! Girls treated to cricket festival ahead of world cup

The day was a "roaring success".

'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisoned

Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.

Covid cases highlight concerns for school bus users

There were 33 new cases of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.

'Pouring petrol on inflation fire': Business leaders fear minimum wage rise could be 'last straw'

But some business owners believe employers should be paying the Living Wage of $22.75.

Six60 concert news a 'blow' for fans

Some fans had babysitters booked and friends coming to stay but they will wait.