Coronavirus

COVID-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Western Bay of Plenty has risen by two since yesterday. Today Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfied announced there... Read More

Govt app helps share COVID-19 information

A government WhatsApp channel has been launched to help make information more accessible and shareable in the fight against COVID-19. Govt.NZ, which is free to... Read More

LIVE: 82 new cases of COVID-19 today

UPDATED: There are 82 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today bringing the total number of cases to 950. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfied says,... Read More

Laughter is the best medicine

For Karen and Michael Kessell laughter goes a long way. The Aongatete couple have taken it upon themselves to lighten up the neighbourhood with their own brand... Read More

Online foodbank ramps up for COVID-19 response

New Zealanders have given thousands in response to a call by The Salvation Army for donations to meet the growing demand on its foodbanks So far donations... Read More

Sign language interpreters face online criticism

Sign language interpreters working on the coronavirus response are copping flak on social media simply for doing their jobs. New Zealand Sign Language interpreters... Read More

Keeping our best friends safe during lockdown

There's plenty of information about keeping ourselves and those in our bubble safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what about our furry friends? Including Police... Read More

Hospitals well prepared for COVID-19 – Govt

Hospital preparations for COVID-19 are well advanced, says Health Minister David Clark. 'Hospitals across New Zealand are repurposing buildings and training staff... Read More

Triathletes ride on through virtual racing

Triathlon NZ aren't letting the lockdown claim another sporting event, by hosting a six-week virtual bike race series for members. The TRI NZ Zwift Saturday Race... Read More

Tauranga Farmers development halted for lockdown

Construction has ceased on the Farmers Tauranga Development during the COVID-19 lockdown, prior to this construction has been on schedule. 'The Farmers Tauranga... Read More

Helping NZ bear isolation

They won't be cautioned, breath-tested, fined, diverted, or taken into custody - but teddy bears are now in New Zealand Police's sights. Police and their families... Read More

COVID-19 Assessment Centre‘s first day a success

The Tauranga COVID-19 Assessment Centre's first day in its new home at the Trustpower Baypark Stadium has been a success say organisers. The Tauranga Community... Read More