Latest from Bay of Plenty

'A disaster waiting to happen': Four ICU beds for population of 116,000

DHB chief describes the situation as 'very concerning'.

School pupils succeed in changing name of Tauranga reserve

A proposal by a local school was behind the move to change the name of Yatton Park.

Woman assaulted, killed, house set on fire: Police chase new leads

Tirau woman Roma Joseph was seriously assaulted and died four years ago.

Disassembled secret P lab discovered by police in the Far North

A shotgun and stolen vehicle were found at the same rural Mangonui address as the P lab.

Health authorities warn rural Māori most at risk

New cases in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua among the record 207 reported yesterday.

Pedestrian killed by train in Bay of Plenty

A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a train in the Bay of Plenty.

Police investigating homicide of 5yo release boy's photo

Victim named while detectives ask for people to come forward.

Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating

New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.

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.

$100k of free dental care 'barely scratched the surface'

Some 223 people in Tauranga that received free dental care last month.

125 Covid cases; PM responds to protests across NZ

The new cases come as Aucklanders prepare to hit the shops tomorrow?

Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM

The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.