Health

Covid-19: Two more deaths, 952 in hospital

The Ministry of Health is reporting 15,540 new community cases, 952 people in hospital with the virus, and two Covid-19 related deaths. Bay of Plenty has 1023... Read More

Covid-19: 8 deaths and 896 people in hospital

The Ministry of Health is reporting 14,494 new community cases, 896 people in hospital with the virus, and eight Covid-19 related deaths. The Bay of Plenty has... Read More

Brace for ‘collective grief’ as Covid deaths rise

Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker is warning New Zealanders to brace for "collective grief", with as many as 20 Covid deaths a day possible in coming weeks.... Read More

Prepare your Covid home isolation kit

Are you ready to isolate at home if you or someone in your whānau gets sick with Covid-19? Preparing for Covid-19 is essential to not only keep your family and... Read More

Whānau Āwhina Plunket thanks BOP families

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is thanking Bay of Plenty whānau for their understanding during the Omicron outbreak. The charity sees nearly 300,000 tamariki a year... Read More

Covid-19: Seven more deaths, 18699 new cases

The Bay of Plenty has 1247 new community cases of Covid-19, with 28 people in Bay of Plenty hospitals. There are 496 new cases in the Lakes DHB region, with 12... Read More

Covid isolation reduces to seven days

People with Covid-19 will no longer have to self-isolate for 10 days as shortened isolation requirements come into effect today. Everyone can leave isolation after... Read More

Fill virtual fundraiser buckets for CCF this month

The Child Cancer Foundation is urging Kiwis to make a donation this March after cancelling their 2022 Street Appeal due to health and safety concerns for volunteers... Read More

Covid booster drive planned for BOP this weekend

A series of drive-through events being held this weekend in the Bay of Plenty district are owed to the collaborative health workforce drawing together, says the... Read More

Terminally ill three-year-old‘s thrilling week

Just this week, Tutemaungaroa 'Tu” Hillman has been in a fire engine, a police car, taken a helicopter ride and more in a bid to tick off his bucket list. His... Read More

Food recall: possible listeria presence in cheese

Food company Gopals Sweet & Snacks Limited is recalling its Gopala brand paneer cheese due to the possible presence of listeria. The pathogen was discovered through... Read More

Tips to safely make food last longer

People wanting to make their food last a bit longer are being advised to stick to some simple food safety tips. If you're isolating at home, want to reduce your... Read More