Coronavirus

COVID-19 testing is free says Minister

The Minister of Health Chris Hipkins has confirmed this afternoon that COVID-19 testing is free. It has also been confirmed that testing for the approximately... Read More

Covid-19: 13 new cases, three people in hospital

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 today. There are now 69 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. From the 13 new cases, 12 are new community, all in Auckland... Read More

$25,000 available for community groups

A significant fund to assist local community groups following the impact of the Covid lockdown has been announced by the Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise. ... Read More

Roles for the taking in hospitality

A recent Restaurant Association survey shows 78 per cent of NZ hospitality businesses are struggling to find skilled workers to fill senior positions. This... Read More

Home Learning TV Returns

The Ministry of Education and TVNZ are bringing Home Learning TV |Papa Kāinga TV back during Alert Level 3 in Auckland and Alert Level 2 in the rest of the country.... Read More

New Zealand provincial competition delayed

The opening two rounds of the Farah Palmer Cup will not go ahead as scheduled, New Zealand Rugby- NZR - has announced yesterday. The North pool of the premier... Read More

Heart of Te Puke stops beating

A community centre known as ‘the heart of Te Puke' will soon be forced to close after falling into financial hardship. Te Manawa - The Te Puke Centre... Read More

Covid-19: Reassurance for Port of Tauranga workers

Reassurances are being given to people who work at Port of Tauranga, that following an order from the Ministry of Health on Friday night, they will not be penalised... Read More

Covid-19: Seven new cases today

There are seven new cases of COVID-19 today. This makes a total of 56 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. The Ministry of Health advises that as is their... Read More

COVID-19 testing at Port of Tauranga

Nearly 6000 people with links to the Port of Tauranga have been ordered to be tested for COVID-19. The port and maritime community is being targeted for testing... Read More

Covid-19: Rotorua and Taupo alert

A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 on their arrival in Japan had recently visited Rotorua and Taupo before their departure. As a precaution, Toi... Read More

Covid-19: Pop-up testing today for Eastern BOP

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board advise that any Eastern Bay of Plenty residents with COVID-19 symptoms should phone Healthline or visit one of four testing... Read More