Coronavirus
07:01pm Tue 18 Aug, 2020
A small handful of New Zealanders have been on tropical holidays since the country went into lockdown. They're among close to 1000 people who travelled overseas... Read More
05:00pm Tue 18 Aug, 2020
Staff at two more venues outside Auckland visited by two people involved in the city's coronavirus cluster have tested negative for the virus. The owner of Rotorua's... Read More
12:56pm Tue 18 Aug, 2020
UPDATE: There are a further 13 new cases of COVID-19 being reported in the community today. This brings the total number of active cases to 90. Director-General... Read More
06:45am Tue 18 Aug, 2020
MPs return for three weeks at Parliament they didn't expect and a move to make it easier for workers to get sick leave while they wait for a COVID-19 test... Read More
08:00pm Mon 17 Aug, 2020
A New Zealander who is an international authority on coronaviruses says he favours wearing masks in the right situation to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Gary... Read More
05:00pm Mon 17 Aug, 2020
Ohakune-based iwi Ngati Rangi are urging anyone from outside of the Ruapehu area to not travel there. This comes after recent news that a positive case from the... Read More
02:55pm Mon 17 Aug, 2020
UPDATED: A new wage subsidy scheme and simplified leave scheme will be implemented by the government in response to the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community. Finance... Read More
12:50pm Mon 17 Aug, 2020
There are nine new cases of COVID-19 in the community today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says there are no new cases in managed isolation. Seven... Read More
11:45am Mon 17 Aug, 2020
Rotorua resident Danielle Campbell wanted to be safe, rather than sorry, when it came to finding out if she had COVID-19 or not. She joined the hundreds,... Read More
10:45am Mon 17 Aug, 2020
COVID-19 testing is due to begin at the Port of Tauranga at midday. The Ministry of Health issued an order on Friday night saying people who are not tested before... Read More
09:55am Mon 17 Aug, 2020
UPDATE 10.09AM: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the General Election will be held on 17 October. 'The Electoral Commission, via the Ministry of Justice,... Read More
09:15am Mon 17 Aug, 2020
The Chief Censor says New Zealand has an opportunity to be leading the world in fighting against COVID-19 disinformation online. Nasty rumours, inaccurate advice... Read More
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
04-Nov 16:25
Tauranga hit-and-run accused removed from court
04-Nov 16:00
Little girl's wish tops Katikati tree with star
04-Nov 11:45
More than 1400 hurt by fireworks in five years
04-Nov 11:00
Public art symposium seeks volunteers
04-Nov 10:00
Major Maketū culvert upgrade to start this month
04-Nov 08:04
Nangs-fuelled drive ends in home detention
04-Nov 07:00
Mum grows thriving food forest in Tauranga
04-Nov 06:00
Kiwifruit boom fuels Bay of Plenty land rush
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
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