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Omicron: Medical-grade masks supplied to schools

The Government is ensuring schools are prepared for Omicron, with access to masks and rapid antigen tests where needed, Education Minister Chris Hipkins says today. 'Our... Read More

Visa applications: Phase 2 opens on March 1

Phase 2 applications for the 2021 Resident Visa will open from 10am on Tuesday, March 1. But submitting an application on the first day does not mean it will... Read More

Kulim Park closed to vehicles this Saturday

Kulim Park in Ōtūmoetai will be closed to vehicles this Saturday. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says the park will be closed while concrete is being... Read More

Another chance to view Starlink in Tauranga sky

Tauranga stargazers who have missed the Starlink satellite train over the past two evenings will have another chance to view it Friday and Saturday night. Elon... Read More

Creative funding for Kawerau mural

A new Marc Spijkerbosch artwork is being commissioned for the entrance to Kawerau thanks to the Kawerau Creative Communities fund and Hutec Engineering. Industrial... Read More

Vax mandate for police and NZDF “unlawful”

The High Court has quashed the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for police and Defence Force staff. The order required Defence Force personnel, and police constables,... Read More

The last weekend of summer

As March looms, and the official start of autumn, MetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for the last weekend of Summer. "The weekend starts with a... Read More

Ukraine: PM condemns Russia invasion

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand joins its international partners in condemnation of Russia's attack on Ukraine and has immediately taken... Read More

Covid: Five deaths, one in Tauranga, 12,011 cases

There have been five deaths of patients with Covid-19 across New Zealand, including one in Tauranga, as New Zealand's community case total doubled to 12,011... Read More

Exposure risk briefly shuts Tauranga Hospital ward

Tauranga Hospital briefly closed their Orthopaedic Ward yesterday following the identification of a Covid-19 exposure event. The ward was closed at 1pm... Read More

Wednesday Challenge to launch in Covid safe format

Changing the way we get around Tauranga is the aim of the Wednesday Challenge that launches next Wednesday. But with the increasing prevalence of Covid-19 and... Read More

Building gives BOP charity a new lease on life

It's a building that's been given a new life. One full of energy, action, and the strengthening of young people - both physically and mentally. The old... Read More