Coronavirus

Advice on tenants moving properties

'If parties must move in extreme circumstances, they must exercise extreme caution, follow Ministry of Health guidelines and follow the Alert System when moving,”... Read More

LIVE: 76 new cases of COVID-19 today

UPDATE: Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Blomfield says there have been no additional deaths related to COVID-19 in New Zealand. Currently, only one person... Read More

Vlogger rallies Kiwis for appreciation event

Travel vlogger The Buzzy Kiwi is rallying New Zealanders for an appreciation celebration from their homes on Wednesday, April 1. The celebration is based on displays... Read More

‘Residents only’ in Maketu

It's "residents only" in the beachside Bay of Plenty town of Maketu according to a makeshift blockade that has popped up at the town's entry. But some... Read More

Calls for reverse of community newspaper shutdown

National's economic development and small business spokesperson Todd McClay is urging the government to reverse their ban on community papers during the COVID-19... Read More

LIVE updates: “Community transmission to increase”

As we head into day five of the nationwide lockdown, the Director-General of Health has no doubt the cases of community transmission of Covid-19 are on the rise. It's... Read More

New Covid-19 cluster identified in Matamata

A new cluster of Covid-19 cases linked to a single social event has been identified in Matamata, according to the Ministry of Health. On Sunday the ministry... Read More

Rubbish and recycling to continue as normal

Tauranga City Council is reminding residents kerbside rubbish and recycling collection services will continue as normal throughout the COVID-19 lockdown period. Tauranga... Read More

TECT park closed during lockdown

TECT Park has closed its gates until further notice . Western Bay of Plenty District Council chief executive Miriam Taris says the closure of TECT Park is to eliminate... Read More

LIVE: First Covid-19 death in NZ

Updated: Director-General of Health Ashely Bloomfield says one person has died from COVID-19 in New Zealand. The woman, who was in her 70s, was initially... Read More

Employers warned to treat workers fairly

Employers skimming from government support schemes have been sent a strong message to treat employees right during the coronavirus crisis, a union boss says. Another... Read More

COVID-19 to test virtual classrooms

At least three Tauranga college principals are confident that despite COVID-19 school closures their students will be able to continue lessons at home thanks to... Read More