01:30pm Mon 14 Mar, 2022
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
01:30pm Sun 13 Mar, 2022
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
12:30pm Sun 13 Mar, 2022
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
07:30am Sun 13 Mar, 2022
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
06:50am Sun 13 Mar, 2022
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
01:30pm Sat 12 Mar, 2022
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
10:30am Sat 12 Mar, 2022
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
08:30am Sat 12 Mar, 2022
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
10:45am Fri 11 Mar, 2022
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
10:13am Fri 11 Mar, 2022
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
07:53pm Thu 10 Mar, 2022
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
06:00pm Thu 10 Mar, 2022
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