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Welcome return to work for forestry

The forestry industry will be returning to work when the country drops to alert level 3 on Tuesday, April 28. And Forestry Minister Shane Jones says the sector... Read More

Health advisory issued for Rotorua lakes

Low levels of an algal bloom have been detected in some Rotorua district lakes. The local medical officer of health has issued a health advisory for Lakes Rotoehu,... Read More

Mongol MC gang patches and insignia banned

The Mongols Motorcycle Club has been added to the list of gangs whose patches are prohibited from government buildings. Police Minister Stuart Nash says Mongols... Read More

Bay of Plenty COVID-19 cases remain the same

There has been no change to the number of COVID-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty for the past two days. One person has been released from Tauranga Hospital and there... Read More

All children’s sore throats should be checked- Drs

Health officials are advising that all children and young people with a sore throat should be checked urgently because the symptom can be caused by COVID-19 or... Read More

Police still enforcing lockdown restrictions

Police are reminding the people that New Zealand remains at alert level four this long weekend. As we move toward alert level three, it is important to note that... Read More

COVID-19 update: Five new cases and one death

Today there are five new cases of COVID-19 and a woman in her 70s has died. The five new cases of COVID-19 are made up of three new confirmed cases and two new... Read More

WBOP recycling centres to be open for drop-and-go

Western Bay's recycling centres at Katikati and Te Puke will open on alternative weeks from next week. The centres will only be taking limited items and strict... Read More

Government to spend $40m on mental health services

The government is committing further funding for free mental health and addiction services across the country. The roll out of the free services to 1.5 million... Read More

BOP rugby preparing to start when it’s safe

Bay of Plenty Rugby in partnership with clubs and schools are considering a how the sport might look when the COVID-19 alert levels lower and rugby returns. BOP... Read More

BOP veteran recalls Korean deployment

It was a trip back to Korea in 2002 that finally got Bill Cooke to open up about the time he spent there as a signalman attached to the 1st Commonwealth Divisional... Read More

Retirement village regulations unlikely to change

Visitor regulations at Bob Owens Retirement Village in Bethlehem are likely to remain the same under COVID-19 Alert Level 3. While owner company Ryman Healthcare... Read More