Coronavirus

Early queues at Tauriko Covid testing centre

A pop-up testing centre at Tauriko that doesn't open until 9am is already ‘countless cars long' according to a Sunlive reader. The only pop-up community... Read More

Daffodil Day street collection goes online again

The Cancer Society is urging supporters to donate and fundraise online as Covid forces the cancellation of its iconic street collection. 'Last year, we were... Read More

No Covid found in Coromandel wastewater

Wastewater testing around the Coromandel Peninsula hasn't found any Covid-19. These are the first results of testing triggered by a positive community case -... Read More

Butchers plead with government

Butchers across the country are urging the government to allow them to reopen under strict Covid protocol and serve their communities. Currently under Alert... Read More

Support available for affected communities

Whānau and communities affected by current COVID-19 alert levels are being encouraged to access support available through the Ministry of Social Development and... Read More

NZ Police ask public to stick to Level 4 rules

New Zealand Police continue to ask people to stick to the rules of Alert Level 4 over the weekend. "We know from previous experience that New Zealanders, by and... Read More

COVID-19: 21 new community cases, total is 51

There are 21 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 51. All cases... Read More

Maketu community praised for lockdown compliance

Sergeant Mike Owen is expressing thanks to the residents of Maketu for how well they are complying with the Alert Level 4 lockdown. "On behalf of Te Puke Police... Read More

Countdown stores change opening hours

Countdown has announced nationwide store trading hour changes, some temporary Auckland store closures, and a ten per cent bonus for its frontline team as the country... Read More

Ski holiday becomes 24-hour Queenstown turnaround

Queued up for one of the last ferries out of Picton on Friday, Martin Sayer hasn't had much luck with holidays since Covid came along. The Tauranga man had been... Read More

Stay safe, stay home this weekend

As people wake to the first day of the weekend, Police are reminding New Zealanders that we remain at Alert Level 4 and non-essential travel or activity is not... Read More

Police vaccination ramp-up amid officer concerns

A Bay of Plenty police officer says they, and other colleagues, are feeling vulnerable whilst not being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. However, vaccination... Read More