Coronavirus

Business Finance scheme applications open

Businesses can start applying to their banks for loans under the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme set up to support the New Zealand economy during the COVID-19... Read More

LIVE: COVID update April 2 - 89 new cases today

UPDATE: There are 89 new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. This is made up of 76 new confirmed cases and 13 probable cases. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley... Read More

Lack of flu jabs making BOP community anxious

A Bay of Plenty community is desperately short of flu vaccinations. The Katikati Medical Centre ran a flu vaccination drive through clinic on Wednesday... Read More

COVID-19 Assessment Centre moves to Baypark

The Tauranga Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC), testing those with potential COVID-19 symptoms, is relocating to Baypark from Friday April 3. 'It's a case... Read More

Major magazine publisher Bauer Media closing down

The publisher of some of the country's best known magazines has folded. Bauer Media, which has The Listener, Woman's Day, New Zealand Woman's Weekly,... Read More

Tauranga plumbers pay it forward

Some Bay of Plenty businesses are struggling to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 lockdown period. And Mount Maunganui business owner Paul Knight knows this feeling... Read More

Health professionals going the extra mile in BOP

People should have confidence in the preparations being made on their behalf by their healthcare professionals, says the person leading the Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Tauranga COVID-19 positive case warns community

Jasmine Manwell is staying in a tent on her mum's lawn in Tauranga. She tested positive for COVID-19 on March 24. 'My mum has made it very comfortable for me,... Read More

Govt aims to keep transport construction afloat

Advance payments will be made to transport construction industry contractors to retain the workforce during the COVID-19 lockdown. The payments from the government... Read More

Netsafe urges people to stay connected and safe

Netsafe has launched a new education campaign, aiming to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe' encourages... Read More

Family planning operating differently

'We're open for business - but we're open differently.” That's the message from Family Planning chief executive Jackie Edmond who says despite lockdown... Read More

Tauranga child-care company needs more educators

A Tauranga home-based childcare provider needs educators to provide crucial care for children of essential workers during the lockdown - so they can continue their... Read More