Coronavirus

Thirteen active cases of COVID-19 in BOP

Thirty-three of the 46 cases of COVID-19 in the Bay of Plenty have recovered, meaning there are now 13 active cases in the region. This is according to the latest... Read More

Nine new cases of COVID-19 today

Today New Zealand's total number of COVID-19 cases has increased by nine, made up of seven new confirmed cases and two new probable cases. There are no additional... Read More

Many flock to Tauranga COVID-19 testing station

The COVID-19 testing station in Tauranga has been busy today as the nation prepares to hear whether or not we leave alert level four on Wednesday. New Zealand... Read More

Ministers to answer Epidemic Response Committee

The Epidemic Response Committee will meet again this week with Ministers the first to answer questions tomorrow morning, Opposition Leader Simon Bridges says. 'Regardless... Read More

Tauranga law firm offers free legal advice

Local law firm Lyon O'Neale Arnold is well known for its community spirit in Tauranga and that hasn't slowed down during the lockdown period. With the lockdown... Read More

BOP recovery a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’

'A collaborative and unified regional development plan will be critical to ensure a strong and sustainable recovery from COVID-19.” That's the clear... Read More

COVID-19: Europe death toll passes 100,000

Europe has recorded more than 100,000 deaths and more than one million cases of the coronavirus as the number of deaths in New York begins to decline. According... Read More

COVID-19: Will we leave level 4 this week?

New Zealanders will find out today whether the country will come out of full lockdown this week, and if so, how long level 3 could last. The government initially... Read More

Working remotely - all the time

Life is never dull when you're sole-charge in one of New Zealand's most remote locations - the Chatham Islands. And when the population swells by almost a quarter... Read More

Major PPE investment to support mental health

Around $200 million dollars of Personal Protective Equipment has been purchased as the government steps up its support for the health response to COVID-19. The... Read More

Nine new cases of COVID-19 today

There are nine new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today, made up of four confirmed and five probable cases. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield... Read More

Campaign to prevent family violence amid lockdown

White Ribbon is launching an online campaign to help prevent family violence and encourage New Zealanders to practice respectful relationships. 'In an unprecedented... Read More