Coronavirus

Study into the impacts of Covid-19

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington have been awarded a contract for one of its health research centres to carry out a study into the impacts of... Read More

WBOP Council essential services remain in lockdown

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is reminding people of what services are available during Level 4. Under Alert Level 4, which is in place until 11.59pm... Read More

BOP rugby paused for another week

The 2021 Farmlands Baywide Premier One Mens Final between Whakarewarewa and Tauranga Sports and the Premier Two Final between Rotoiti and Rangataua will have to... Read More

Covid-19: 62 new cases in outbreak, total is 210

There are 62 new cases of COVID-19 in the New Zealand community to confirm today. This brings the total number of cases in the community outbreak to 210. Of... Read More

Maritime NZ offer water-only access advice

People with water-only access to their homes are being asked to take as few trips as possible during current level four lockdown restrictions. Officials from... Read More

Rotorua mayor hits out at Covid-19 anti-vaxxers

Rotorua's mayor says she is 'intolerant of anti-vaxxers" and has pleaded for people to get vaccinated to avoid future lockdowns. On Monday, the Government announced... Read More

Surprise that Lime scooters continue to operate

Surprise has been expressed by some Tauranga residents at the continued use of Lime scooters around the city while the country is at Alert Level 4. Under the... Read More

Live Covid updates: more cases expected today

Despite having spent a full week under a level 4 lockdown, New Zealanders are being warned to expect yet another jump in the number of new Covid-19 cases today. The... Read More

Police remind the public to follow the rules

With yesterday's extension of Alert Level 4 restrictions Police are reminding the public of the need to follow the rules for their own safety and for the safety... Read More

People reminded not to panic while shopping

Shoppers are being advised not to panic if supermarket shelves look empty and that workers are doing their best to replenish empty shelves as quickly as possible. SunLive... Read More

Drive through vaccinations a success in Ōpōtiki

Ōpōtiki locals are continuing to get their Covid-19 vaccinations during lockdown thanks to a new drive through service. The Whakatōhea Health Centre changed... Read More

Paraglider seen over Mauao during alert level 4

A paraglider has brazenly flouted the alert level 4 lockdown rules by flying over one of the most visible landmarks in the Bay of Plenty. A person was seen paragliding... Read More