06:45am Thu 24 Feb, 2022
A Tauranga man, whose business was incorrectly listed as a Covid-19 location of interest, says the Ministry of Health failed to contact him beforehand and he is... Read More
06:37am Thu 24 Feb, 2022
Those on the frontline of the Omicron outbreak are hoping for a swift move to phase three of the government's response. It would mean fewer people will have... Read More
08:00pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says travellers coming into Auckland Airport will be issued with a pack including three rapid antigen tests, information and advice... Read More
07:00pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
A free 24-hour abortion helpline will be rolled out nationwide where people can be prescribed medication over the phone to end unwanted pregnancies. The service... Read More
06:00pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
The New Zealand National Bridge Congress hosted hugely successful event last week, with some thrilling competitions and triumphant winners. The event, which... Read More
05:00pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
A reduced weight restriction to heavy vehicle loading is in place on a bridge on State Highway 35. Routine structural inspection of the one-lane Raukokere River... Read More
04:00pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
Kiwi charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful has been named a recipient of $1.3 million in funding from the Ministry for the Environment's Waste Minimisation Fund.... Read More
03:00pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
Starlink trains spotters will be praying for a clear night sky as astronomers predict Starlink G4-8 to be visible over Tauranga tonight. The Tauranga Astronomical... Read More
02:09pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
Update, 5pm: State Highway 29, on the Waikato side of the Kaimai Range, has reopened following an earlier crash involving two trucks. The logs that spilled out... Read More
02:03pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
At least three shops are ablaze in the main street of Paeora. Lower Hutt man Maurice Costello was passing through the town on Wednesday when he saw the drama... Read More
02:00pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick has tested positive for Covid-19. Chadwick, who was made a companion of the Queen's Service Order in January, says the worst of... Read More
01:16pm Wed 23 Feb, 2022
The Ministry of Health is reporting 157 new Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty today. In it's 1pm statement, the Ministry says there are 3297 cases being reported... Read More