03:54pm Sat 04 Apr, 2020
District Court priority proceedings will continue under Alert Level Four, but remotely via audio visual link wherever possible. 'Generally, priority proceedings... Read More
02:56pm Sat 04 Apr, 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Western Bay of Plenty has risen by two since yesterday. Today Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfied announced there... Read More
02:30pm Sat 04 Apr, 2020
A government WhatsApp channel has been launched to help make information more accessible and shareable in the fight against COVID-19. Govt.NZ, which is free to... Read More
01:56pm Sat 04 Apr, 2020
Alan Pine is a stayer. He's been with St John for 62 years and he is the latest person to be recognised in The Weekend Sun's series on volunteers. He was made... Read More
12:49pm Sat 04 Apr, 2020
UPDATED: There are 82 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today bringing the total number of cases to 950. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfied says,... Read More
11:55am Sat 04 Apr, 2020
For Karen and Michael Kessell laughter goes a long way. The Aongatete couple have taken it upon themselves to lighten up the neighbourhood with their own brand... Read More
11:10am Sat 04 Apr, 2020
New Zealanders have given thousands in response to a call by The Salvation Army for donations to meet the growing demand on its foodbanks So far donations... Read More
10:13am Sat 04 Apr, 2020
UPDATED 10:35am: Two people have sustained serious injuries in a single vehicle crash in Pongakawa this morning. Police received a report of a single vehicle... Read More
09:37am Sat 04 Apr, 2020
Sign language interpreters working on the coronavirus response are copping flak on social media simply for doing their jobs. New Zealand Sign Language interpreters... Read More
08:30am Sat 04 Apr, 2020
There's plenty of information about keeping ourselves and those in our bubble safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what about our furry friends? Including Police... Read More
07:40am Sat 04 Apr, 2020
Waitemata Police are appealing to the public as the homicide investigation continues into the death of a person found buried on Rangipo Intake Road near Tongariro... Read More
07:03am Sat 04 Apr, 2020
Waihi's Neil Webster has a new look for lockdown. 'My head's either cold, or needs protecting from the sun - so I always wear a hat now,” says Neil. He... Read More