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Human remains case now a homicide investigation

Police can confirm that the investigation into human remains found buried in a shallow grave on Rangipo Intake Road near Tongariro is a homicide investigation. ... Read More

Govt gives COVID-19 funding for GPs and pharmacies

The Government is delivering on its commitment to support general practice doctors and nurses, and pharmacies on the front-line of the fight against COVID-19,... Read More

41 million face masks coming for frontline workers

More than 40 million masks are on the way to help protect frontline health workers after weeks of confusion and fear about the supply of Covid-19 equipment. Up... Read More

Don’t worry – be appy

The search is on for services and that's driving a big spike in the number of people downloading the Tauranga City App. The Tauranga City App advises people of... Read More

School and club rugby a priority for BOP

Bay of Plenty Rugby Chief Executive Mike Rogers says schools and club rugby will be a major focus for the union once the Government lockdown finishes. This comes... Read More

Tree removal SH33 south of Paengaroa tomorrow

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency contractors will remove an unstable tree alongside State Highway 33, about 12km south of Paengaroa, tomorrow. Bay of Plenty Systems... Read More

New leave scheme for essential workers

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson have updated the public on the government's response to the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand... Read More

Business Finance scheme applications open

Businesses can start applying to their banks for loans under the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme set up to support the New Zealand economy during the COVID-19... Read More

LIVE: COVID update April 2 - 89 new cases today

UPDATE: There are 89 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. This is made up of 76 new confirmed cases and 13 probable cases. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley... Read More

Vehicle rego phishing scam doing the email rounds

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising people to delete widely distributed 'phishing scam' emails which direct recipients to a counterfeit website... Read More

Lack of flu jabs making BOP community anxious

A Bay of Plenty community is desperately short of flu vaccinations. The Katikati Medical Centre ran a flu vaccination drive through clinic on Wednesday... Read More

Commissioners support changes to Matata town

Independent commissioners have released their decision supporting two proposed plan changes for a Bay of Plenty town. The changes are aimed at avoiding loss of... Read More