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Bloomfield: Activity increase at ‘expected levels’

The increase of New Zealanders congregating at level 3 appears to be at expected levels, not worrying levels, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.... Read More

Boost immunity with autumn fruits at breakfast

Kiwis are being encouraged to boost their immunity with autumn fruits as New Zealand moves into alert level 3. 5+ A Day is urging Kiwis to incorporate more fresh... Read More

Safe services in Tauranga

The move to Alert Level 3 is seeing a change of how Tauranga businesses are now operating. Many business that were forced to close during lockdown, have... Read More

Battle of Gate Pa commemorated

The Battle of Gate Pa is being commemorated in Taruanga today. The Battle of Gate Pa happened on this day April 29 in 1864. This battle was part of the New Zealand... Read More

COVID-19 updates from NZ and around the world

The Queen has spoken with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for an update on how New Zealanders are getting on in the midst of COVID-19. Jacinda posted an update... Read More

Hundreds powerless in Welcome Bay

Hundreds of properties are without power in Welcome Bay this morning. According to the Powerco website, 782 properties are affected by the power outage. A site... Read More

Back to school, without the rush

Alert Level 3 is seeing a quiet start to term two, with only 32 students taking the bus to school today. Therefore, just 13 busses will do the school run for... Read More

White Island victims suing after fatal eruption

The Royal Caribbean cruise line is facing legal action over the Whakaari/White Island volcanic eruption, which left some of its passengers dead. A family group... Read More

Delivery services ease pressure for hospitality

As New Zealand adjusts to life in alert level 3, food delivery services are making moves to take some financial pressure off hospitality businesses across... Read More

BOP highway roadworks start back up

State highway roadworks have resumed in the Bay of Plenty today as the country moves to COVID-19 alert level 3. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says while some... Read More

PGF projects resume at alert level 3

Provincial Growth Fund projects around the country that were halted during alert level 4 will gain renewed momentum this week with work getting back under way, Regional... Read More

Lifeguards send warnings to beachgoers at level 3

Northern surf lifeguards are bracing for a wave of beach-goers heading to the coastline, as the country moves to alert level 3. Surf lifesaving clubs were forced... Read More