Coronavirus
04:15pm Wed 01 Apr, 2020
Workers looking after people who are disabled are sewing their own face masks to keep themselves safe from Covid-19, and others are considering not going to work... Read More
02:55pm Wed 01 Apr, 2020
UPDATED: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it is too early to tell if the measures put in place to reduce transmission of Covid-19 are working. There could... Read More
02:36pm Wed 01 Apr, 2020
Incidents involving people spitting at police and abusing supermarket workers during the Level 4 lockdown have sparked a warning offenders will "have the book... Read More
01:59pm Wed 01 Apr, 2020
A team of more than 50 volunteers are ready and waiting to lend a helping hand to Tauranga's vulnerable community amid the COVID-19 lockdown period. Dropping... Read More
12:55pm Wed 01 Apr, 2020
UPDATE: There are 47 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand and 14 new probable cases. This brings the total number of confirmed and probable cases to... Read More
09:07am Wed 01 Apr, 2020
Members of the public whose attendance is not required are being barred from courthouses around New Zealand. This is to preserve public safety and give effect... Read More
08:18am Wed 01 Apr, 2020
Matapihi community members are taking extra precautions to protect kaumatua, children and immunocompromised residents during the COVID-19 lockdown period. ... Read More
07:22am Wed 01 Apr, 2020
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management has launched a new 0800 number helping Bay of Plenty households meet essential needs during the national rāhui... Read More
07:01am Wed 01 Apr, 2020
Retired Gate Pa couple Doug and Ann Roberts have their grocery - and wine - supplies sorted for this week thanks to a visit from granddaughter Gemma. Doug, who... Read More
06:42am Wed 01 Apr, 2020
There are 15 probable confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Bay of Plenty. This is the latest information from Toi Te Ora Public Health. In a breakdown provided... Read More
05:43pm Tue 31 Mar, 2020
People are being urged to build support networks in their community to ensure the needs of vulnerable people are being met. Age Concern general manager Tanya Smith... Read More
03:00pm Tue 31 Mar, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is updating the public on the government's response to the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand this afternoon. The Government... Read More
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
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
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