Coronavirus

Tauranga students learning in lockdown

Tauranga students are relieved to be getting back into learning this week as term-two kicks off across the country. But the first week of this term has been... Read More

Behind the scenes of a health pandemic

While most of us are still in lockdown, the Bay of Plenty's three primary health organisations - Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation, Eastern Bay... Read More

Police remain vigilant during Alert level 4

Police will remain highly visible over the weekend as the country remains at COVID-19 Alert Level 4. New Zealanders have responded incredibly well to the demands... Read More

BOPRC to donate 10 per cent of their salaries

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's senior leadership team is choosing to donate from their salaries, and has offered to forego any salary increase in the coming... Read More

LIVE: COVID-19 death roll rises to 11

UPDATE: Two further deaths connected to COVID-19 have been reported today. This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in New Zealand to 11. Director of... Read More

Online trade offers respite to Tauranga businesses

Being able to offer essential items online is offering a few Tauranga businesses some relief from the lockdown restrictions. Mount Maunganui based women's... Read More

Tauranga school performs online musical

Staff, students and whanau from Tauranga Girls' College have joined forces to 'generate spirit” amid the COVID-19 lockdown. This week more than 100... Read More

SPCA continues to fight amid COVID-19 pandemic

"The past few weeks have been a real challenge in every sense of the word. But one thing has become clear during the COVID-19 outbreak…we are in this fight... Read More

Providing for struggling families amid lockdown

Being in lockdown has not stopped a two friends from banding together and helping provide food for struggling families. More than 100 struggling families... Read More

Some confusion over Alert Level 3 school rules

Some principals are seeking further clarity around the rules of returning to school under Alert Level 3. Perry Rush, President of the New Zealand Principals'... Read More

Nursing students on the frontline of COVID-19

Three second year nursing students from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are getting work experience beyond expectations on the front line of the Whakatāne drive... Read More

Trade can help economy rebound and recover

Trade can help New Zealand to rebound, rebuild and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, says Minister for Trade and Export Growth David Parker. 'Trade alone can't... Read More