Coronavirus

Live coronavirus updates

As COVID-19 spreads around the world, there is a lot of information to keep up on. As part of the media, it is our job to provide verified and trustworthy information... Read More

BOPDHB not overrun by COVID-19 patients

Tauranga and Whakatane hospitals are not being overrun with coronavirus patients. This is the latest from the Bay of Plenty District Health Board as they address... Read More

$12.1b package to combat Covid-19 impact

Businesses will receive the lion's share of a $12.1 billion economic rescue package as New Zealand responds to the Covid-19 crisis. Beneficiaries will also... Read More

Te Ika a Māui Sevens cancelled

The Te Ika a Māui Sevens, formerly known as the North Island Secondary Schools Sevens, is the latest in sporting events to be cancelled. The event was scheduled... Read More

Fieldays 2020 postponed

Following Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's announcement yesterday, regarding the cancellation of large gatherings to prohibit the spread of COVID-19, the New Zealand... Read More

A number of events cancelled amid COVID-19 fears

The Multicultural Festival, the National Jazz Festival, Beach Hop, Super Rugby and Netball are just a handful of events which are being affected by coronavirus. Prime... Read More

Union seeks a voice as Air NZ prepares to axe jobs

The E tū union has started meeting with members as it tries to influence Air New Zealand and save as many jobs as possible at the troubled national carrier. Yesterday... Read More

Surge in sex toy sales because of COVID-19

A New Zealand online sex toy retailer is reporting a surge in lubricant, vibrators and batteries in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. The World Health Organisation... Read More

Tauranga‘s National Jazz Festival cancelled

Following the Prime Minister's announcement that all gatherings of 500 or more people be cancelled amid coronavirus fears, organisers of the National Jazz... Read More

Beach Hop postponed due to COVID-19

Beach Hop has been postponed this year due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. In a post on Facebook, organisers says they have decided to postponed the event... Read More

Gatherings of 500 or more people will not go ahead

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet has agreed today that gatherings of 500 or more people in New Zealand - held outdoors or indoors - will not go ahead. Speaking... Read More

Port of Tauranga COVID-19 update

All cruise ships due to visit the Port of Tauranga have been cancelled. This follows the Government's temporary ban on cruise ships on Saturday. "This did... Read More