Coronavirus

Tauranga puts hand up to assist the elderly

As Age Concern reaches out to the elderly and the anxious caught in the virus scare, a Tauranga woman has also put up her hand to assist and comfort. Kim... Read More

The latest update on COVID-19 in New Zealand

Eleven new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 39. The number of new cases is in... Read More

LIVE: 11 new cases of COVID-19

There have been 11 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This brings the total number to 39. The Ministry of Health's Director-General of Health Dr... Read More

WBOP council limits access to recycling centres

Western Bay's three recycling centres and its greenwaste facility will be limiting access for customers until further notice from Saturday March 21, to protect... Read More

Hospital looking at ways to reduce patient visits

Bay of Plenty District Health Board is looking at ways to reduce the number of patients that come to hospital for outpatient visits. 'Over the last three... Read More

Increased funding support for BOP businesses

The Tauranga Chamber of Commerce is expanding its resources, effective immediately, to help businesses affected by COVID-19. An additional $4m of funding has... Read More

$100 million to redeploy workers

The Government has allocated $100 million to help redeploy workers affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, with the hard-hit region of Gisborne-Tairāwhiti... Read More

BOP funeral home offers live stream services

Many people's weddings, funerals and other social gatherings are in doubt following the Government's ban on gatherings of 100 or more people. Health Minister... Read More

Coronavirus wrap: What happened on March 19

With the closure of international borders, New Zealanders are being told to prepare but not to panic, after confirmation of eight new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus,... Read More

Borders closed to non-NZ citizens or residents

Returning New Zealanders will be the only people allowed to enter the country from 11.59pm tonight. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has annouced that the Government... Read More

Single case of COVID-19 confirmed in Rotorua

The first case of COVID-19 in Rotorua is now confirmed after a French national was tested prior to arriving in the Lakes district. This test has returned a positive... Read More

Indoor gatherings of more than 100 to be cancelled

The government is extending its mass gathering policy to cancel indoor events with more than 100 people, the Health Minister David Clark has confirmed. The new... Read More