Coronavirus

Remember fire safety during Covid-19 lockdown

Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to think about fire safety as they self-isolate to prevent spread of COVID-19. Fire and Emergency chief executive... Read More

Skippers responsibility vital in COVID-19 fight

Skippers of recreational vessels are urged to play their part in the fight against COVID-19 by staying home as the nation unites to beat the spread of the virus. ... Read More

‘Exercise has never been more important’

Most of New Zealand is closed down in the grip of the covid-19 pandemic but exercise has never been more important in the country's history, ExerciseNZ chief executive... Read More

What? No More Beach Walks Or Bear Hunts?

Two members of Tauranga's science community are taking a stand today against heading to the beach or participating in the teddy bear game that residents have introduced... Read More

“Stick to lockdown rules” – BOP Civil Defence

People are being reminded about what's required during lockdown this weekend by Bay of Plenty Civil Defence and Emergency Management. Group controller Angela... Read More

Great Barrier Isl residents irritated by boaties

Police have become involved in a stand-off between irate residents on Great Barrier Island/Aotea and boaties anchored up in their waters for the lockdown. The... Read More

Govt. provides clarity for wage subsidy scheme

The government has clarified changes to the wage subsidy scheme announced yesterday. Minister of Finance Grant Robertson says employers should be passing on the... Read More

MOH needs professionals to help with COVID-19

The Ministry of Health is looking for health and care professionals who can help with managing COVID-19. The ministry is seeking expressions of interest from... Read More

Live: 83 new cases of COVID-19 in NZ today

Updated: There are 83 new cases of Covid-19 as of this morning, made up of 78 new confirmed cases and five probable cases, says Director of Civil Defence Emergency... Read More

Bellevue bear hunt a successful support for kids

Residents in the Tauranga suburb of Bellevue are getting behind the nationwide teddy bear hunt to keeps kids entertained during the coronavirus lockdown. Chanchal... Read More

A different approach to ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day across New Zealand will be different this year due the widespread of cancellations of ANZAC Day remembrance services. The cancellations come as the... Read More

Urgent plea over theft and hoarding of PPE

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists is putting out an urgent plea for people to stop taking hospital supplies of personal protective equipment. ASMS... Read More