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SH1 Desert Road night closure next week

The Desert Road will be closing for five nights for resurfacing work in the Three Sisters area. The road closures will start from Sunday, March 15, and diversions... Read More

Coronavirus’ effect on travel

Want to spend eight nights in Fiji for under $500? It's an option as cruise ship companies attempt to keep ships sailing amid the coronavirus outbreak. House... Read More

NZFS sets goal to reduce Campylobacter

Deputy director-general for New Zealand Food Safety Bryan Wilson announced today a new goal to significantly reduce foodborne Campylobacter poisoning by 20 per cent... Read More

Healthcare NZ announces organisational changes

HealthCare NZ staff have been advised of the changes that will be made to their organisational structure. A statement issued by HealthCare NZ says this afternoon's... Read More

Debilitating condition put under spotlight

Delirium is a debilitating condition affecting thousands of New Zealanders annually but is often missed and frequently misunderstood says a healthcare expert. But... Read More

Street party to celebrate new harbour entrance

Opotiki will be celebrating the announcement of a new harbour entrance by closing the road for a street party on Saturday. The street party on Elliot Street will... Read More

Tauranga events nominated for awards

Tauranga is proving it's the place to have a gathering with three events held in Tauranga last year nominated for New Zealand Events Association Awards. ... Read More

Family‘s plea: ’We just want to know where she is‘

The family of missing Northland woman Bridget Simmonds have issued a heartfelt appeal for the public's help, a year on from her disappearance. Police have been... Read More

One taken to hospital after Maungatapu crash

UPDATED 1.30pm: One person is in hospital following a crash in Tauranga this afternoon. Police received reports of two separate crashes in Tauranga at about 12.33pm. The... Read More

Protecting BOP borders from COVID-19

With a small number of cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in New Zealand, many people are feeling understandably anxious. Health authorities say COVID-19 was likely... Read More

Regional council prepares for the big dry

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is putting extra preparations in place to ensure the region's waterways are well cared for if this summer's dry weather continues. Bay... Read More

Spending data shows virus panic-buy priorities

New Zealanders have been stocking up on rubber gloves and pasta as the Covid-19 coronavirus continues to spread. While Australians are scrapping over toilet... Read More