Coronavirus
12:30pm Sat 13 Feb, 2021
The first doses of the only Covid-19 vaccine so far approved for use in New Zealand are due to arrive, earlier than expected, next week. Officials have plenty... Read More
06:50am Sat 13 Feb, 2021
A new scientific partnership will develop an AI platform to meet demand from Bay of Plenty scientists for faster processing of complex research data. The initiative,... Read More
01:09pm Fri 12 Feb, 2021
There are two new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation facilities in New Zealand today. The first case flew from the United Kingdom via Singapore on January 26. A... Read More
09:25am Fri 12 Feb, 2021
The first batch of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is set to arrive in New Zealand next week, subject to transportation plans and quality temperature control. "We... Read More
01:35pm Thu 11 Feb, 2021
There is one historical case of COVID-19 in managed isolation being reported today. Historical cases are not considered to be currently infectious, says a Ministry... Read More
06:54am Thu 11 Feb, 2021
The government has collected $6.7 million in fees for managed isolation, while it's owed at least another $1.5 million from returnees' overdue payments. Six... Read More
01:30pm Wed 10 Feb, 2021
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
01:09pm Wed 10 Feb, 2021
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
01:24pm Tue 09 Feb, 2021
There are two new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation to report in New Zealand today. One previously reported case has now recovered. The total number of... Read More
01:45pm Sun 07 Feb, 2021
There are two new reported cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today. There are no new cases in the community. Of the two new border cases, one arrived in NZ on... Read More
03:30pm Sat 06 Feb, 2021
The Ministry of Health has confirmed an individual who had previously been a guest at the managed isolation facility at the Pullman Hotel has tested positive for... Read More
11:15am Sat 06 Feb, 2021
A new case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in the community. The Ministry of Health has confirmed an individual who had been a guest at the managed isolation facility... Read More
03-Nov 18:00
Exports to Australia ease avocado glut
03-Nov 16:20
Man in custody after alleged hit-and-run
03-Nov 14:05
Te Puke artists put their creativity on show
03-Nov 14:00
Local actors bring hilarious comedy to life!
03-Nov 11:50
Ageing cable blamed for Tauranga power outage
03-Nov 11:00
Lifeguards help track offshore paddleboarders
03-Nov 10:00
Farmers urged to plan ahead as dry summer looms
03-Nov 08:31
Showers set to break Bay's dry run this week
03-Nov 07:18
Alert level lowered as Whakaari eruption ends
03-Nov 06:00
Town reacts to cancellation of AvoFest
02-Nov 18:00
Lawyer appeals misconduct findings in trust case
02-Nov 16:00
Race unites Tauranga against family violence
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