Coronavirus
06:40am Wed 13 May, 2020
DOC facilities will reopen for public use when the country moves to alert level 2 on Thursday. "This is a very positive development and will come as a relief... Read More
12:55pm Tue 12 May, 2020
There are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield provided an update... Read More
11:45am Tue 12 May, 2020
Social services fear some of their funding sources are about to dry up, just as more people need help amid the fallout from COVID-19. Since the alert level four... Read More
11:17am Tue 12 May, 2020
For the past five weeks a unique personal shopper scheme has been operating in Katikati, ensuring its most vulnerable residents have received the groceries they... Read More
09:55am Tue 12 May, 2020
The government has announced close to $4 billion in funding for District Health Boards around the country. Budget 2020 puts an extra $3.92 billion dollars into... Read More
07:50am Tue 12 May, 2020
Battles. Wars. Fighting talk. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has outlined what the next front looks like when we move to Alert Level 2. The guiding principle... Read More
07:26am Tue 12 May, 2020
Funeral directors are expecting a surge in memorial services in the Bay of Plenty after weeks of low-key send-offs. People have been unable to gather to... Read More
06:42am Tue 12 May, 2020
A new law providing a legal framework for COVID-19 Alert Level 2 will be introduced and debated on today. The Government intends to pass the COVID-19 Public... Read More
03:45pm Mon 11 May, 2020
New Zealand retail, hospitality and public spaces will move to alert level 2 on Thursday, May 14. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is updating the public on Cabinets... Read More
01:11pm Mon 11 May, 2020
The Ministry of Health is reporting three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. Two cases are linked to the St Margaret's Hospital & Rest Home in Auckland.... Read More
11:15am Mon 11 May, 2020
This week the Epidemic Response Committee will hear from representatives of the tourism industry, as well as financial experts ahead of Thursday's Budget, says... Read More
07:00am Mon 11 May, 2020
Some New Zealanders have a nervous wait today as the government makes the call this afternoon whether to move to level 2, or stay in level 3 lockdown a while longer.... Read More
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
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
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