Coronavirus

Four new COVID cases being reported in NZ

There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. Two are imported cases detected in MIQ facilities. The first is a male child and the second... Read More

Government health response under fire

Former Director General of Health Stephen McKernan has been appointed to a key leadership role in the Government's response to the Health and Disability System... Read More

Nominate a deserving business for a new award

Tauranga Chamber of Commerce is encouraging Bay of Plenty residents to nominate a deserving business for its inaugural People and Culture Award in the Westpac... Read More

PGF investment in regional training

Up to 1800 people will have access to alternative pathways to work through a Government investment of $12.2 million in regional education and skills training,... Read More

Covid-19: Five new cases, total in NZ now 116

There are five new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today. Four of the case are in the community and one is an imported case. The four new... Read More

Yachts stranded in COVID limbo

Small yachts are stranded in ‘COVID Limbo' as cyclone season approaches says Ocean Cruising Club Roving Rear Commodore Guy Chester. Upwards of 300... Read More

Latest coronavirus news in NZ

Former Cooks Islands Prime Minister Joe Williams has died after contracting Covid-19, the second death connected to the Auckland cluster. The first was a man... Read More

What‘s on - Father’s Day, opera, exhibitions, dogs

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Happy Father's Day. Ata mārie. Kei te mihi matou ki nga matua tane. Kia pai te wa me te whanau me o hoa. Today the weather... Read More

Masks made mandatory

The message to wear a face covering on public transport appears to have been heard by Tauranga residents. Wearing protective masks or face coverings on... Read More

Covid-19: Three new cases, two deaths

Three new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in New Zealand today. Two of the new cases are in the community and one is imported. There have also been two deaths... Read More

Latest coronavirus news in NZ

A man in his 50s has died in Auckland after contracting Covid-19. He is the youngest person to have died in New Zealand from the disease, and the first death... Read More

Man dies from Covid-19 in Middlemore Hospital

A man in his 50s linked to the Auckland cluster has died at Middlemore Hospital today, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. The death toll from Covid-19 in New... Read More