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Tauranga Chamber welcoming alert level change

The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the change from Alert Level 4 to 3. Today is the final day of lockdown. "Hopefully the last lockdown we have to... Read More

‘I will not risk the gains we have made’ - PM

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government is prepared to remain at Alert Level 3 for longer than two weeks if that is required. New Zealand is set to... Read More

Cabin fever in lockdown

As the country went into lockdown four weeks ago, a provider of mobile cabins went into overdrive to help keep vulnerable communities around the country safe. 'It... Read More

LIVE: Tauranga case remains under investigation

UPDATE: One confirmed case in Tauranga remains under investigation, says Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. He says this is the only case reported... Read More

Navy ships return to sea in Hauraki Gulf

The public will see more activity by Royal New Zealand Navy ships this week, as they carry out training in the Hauraki Gulf. Maritime Component Commander Commodore... Read More

Courts to continue operating at reduced capacity

The District Court is taking extra steps in relation to the safety of court participants and observance of COVID-19 Alert Level 3 restrictions when the court reopens... Read More

City centre ready to ‘get back to business’

Tauranga businesses are looking at new innovative ways to get them up and running when New Zealand moves from Alert Level 4 to 3 from midnight. Dinner meals from... Read More

Lawsuits against lockdown rejected

Two men who sued the prime minister after saying the coronavirus lockdown made them illegally detained have both lost their cases. The pair, including one who... Read More

No change to BOP hospital visiting policy

Tauranga and Whakatane hospitals are not changing the visitors' policy at Level 3. Both hospitals will remain in lockdown - NO VISITORS. 'We will be extending... Read More

$7.4 million up for grabs this Wednesday

Powerball and Strike have both rolled over, meaning there is a combined prize pool of $7.4 million up for grabs on Wednesday night. Powerballl was not struck... Read More

Council services under Alert Level 3

Following the Prime Minister's announcement, the nation will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tonight. Under Alert level 3, Tauranga City and Western... Read More

Calls to make employees feel safe under level 3

Businesses re-opening under alert level 3 must brief staff on how they will be kept safe, says the Council of Trade Unions Most businesses can re-open when the... Read More