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Record numbers for flu vaccine this year

This year's flu vaccine programme has seen record numbers of New Zealanders vaccinated with 587,000 vaccines already administered compared to 290,000 at the same... Read More

Whittaker‘s Most Trusted Brand 9th year running

When it comes to New Zealand's most trusted brand, Whittaker's is again the best on the block. Whittaker's has been voted by New Zealanders as the Most Trusted... Read More

Garden centres reopening will help mental health

People's mental health will benefit from garden centres reopening on Tuesday, when the country moves to alert level 3, Gardening New Zealand says. The return... Read More

Extra funding to keep vulnerable people housed

The government has announced more than a hundred million dollars in extra funding for vulnerable people in need of housing. Housing Minister Megan Woods announced... Read More

YMCA calls for urgent financial support

The YMCA is calling on the government to continue the wage subsidy for its 2800 employees beyond alert level 2 and issue a grant to cover fixed costs. The non-profit... Read More

Continuation of works on SH2 near Paengaroa

NZ Transport Agency says works to complete road reconstruction on a section of State Highway 2 near Paengaroa will get underway from Tuesday April 28. The works... Read More

Nine new cases of COVID-19 today

There are nine new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today, made up of four confirmed cases and five probable cases. This brings the countries total number of cases... Read More

Police make enquiries after Welcome Bay pursuit

Updated 1.45pm: Police are making enquiries following a pursuit a near Welcome Bay last night. A police spokesperson says they observed a vehicle speeding along... Read More

261 Te Puke workers test negative for COVID-19

The Bay of Plenty DHB has confirmed that 261 seasonal workers in Te Puke have tested negative for COVID-19. They are still waiting for the 'last few” tests... Read More

Nanogirl broadcasts free STEM lessons

Nanogirl Labs have joined forces with the Ministry of Education and TVNZ's Home Learning TV channel to launch six, 30 minute STEM lessons aimed at Year 4 - 8 students.... Read More

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