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Three new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are three new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation being reported today. There are no new cases in the community, says a statement from the Ministry of... Read More

Ministers sign off use of first COVID-19 vaccine

The Minister for COVID-19 Response, Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, is providing an update to the media today. Cabinet has... Read More

New bill rids Maori ward veto

Maori ward campaigners are thrilled the Labour Government is using urgency to push through a bill to get rid of a public veto on Maori wards. Whakatane women... Read More

Go By Bike Day rolls round

Go By Bike Day is back on tomorrow, and Sport Bay of Plenty is encouraging people of all ages to swap their car trips for a bike and discover the benefits of cycling.... Read More

Serious crash near Tokoroa

Update 12.30pm: One person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital by helicopter following a crash near Tokoroa. The spokesperson says Paraonui Road has now reopened.... Read More

RMA to be repealed and replaced

The Government is delivering on its promise to reform the Resource Management system based on the comprehensive review carried out last year. The Resource Management... Read More

Tairua boat rage accused kept in custody

The man allegedly at the centre of a boat rage incident in a Coromandel harbour will be kept in custody under an 'interim recall” to prison. The 58-year-old... Read More

Cycleway scores high for user enjoyment

Users of the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway love their experience, according to a recent survey that reveals more than 90 per cent are satisfied with their harbourside... Read More

BOP murder accused denies charges

A man accused of a Bay of Plenty murder is denying the charges. Wilson Wirihana is facing a charge of murder and wounding with intent to cause grievous... Read More

Wet stuff falls from sky – more possible next week

It's been a while, but rain clouds are moving into a number of regions today that have had little wet weather this month. Rainfall totals won't be huge... Read More

Social media may be boosting exotic fruit sales

Somewhere just outside Te Puke, fields of strange alien-like vines are unfurling their tendrils, and growing large egg-like mottled golden fruits, covered in... Read More

Iwi appeals bottling plant decision

The fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatane is far from over with iwi seeking to appeal a recent High Court decision dismissing their... Read More