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Calls for airshed to study air quality at port

A sensor on Picton's foreshore picks up about the same amount of sulphur dioxide in the air as a sensor does outside the Port of Tauranga. In fact, it often picks... Read More

LIVE: 71 new Covid cases in Auckland

UPDATED: There are no positive cases of Covid-19 in Waikato and Northland today but there are 71 new cases in Auckland. This brings the total number of cases... Read More

Level 3 to continue for Waikato and Northland

UPDATE 1.26PM: The parts of Waikato that have been in Alert Level 3 and Northland will remain in Alert Level 3 for five more days, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris... Read More

Rugby supporting New Zealand to get vaccinated

New Zealand Rugby) and Bay of Plenty Rugby is encouraging the rugby community to support the country's increased vaccination efforts, which will culminate with... Read More

PM announces nationwide vax-a-thon on Saturday

There are 43 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 40 in the Auckland Region and three in Waikato. Three new cases have also been identified at the border... Read More

Twenty five years of MMP in New Zealand

A blast from the past is being used to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first MMP election in New Zealand. After looking through the archives, the Electoral... Read More

The Covid tracer app doing its job in Katikati

'What the heck?” A Tauranga resident who travelled to Katikati today to get tested didn't know she'd been at a location of interest until a friend happened... Read More

Matt Chat: operating in a Covid-19 landscape

In this month's Matt Chat, the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO provides his views on the months ahead and what this means for businesses operating in a Covid-19... Read More

Covid-19: 29 new cases, Waikato boundary extended

There are 29 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, 24 in Auckland and five in Waikato. The Waikato boundary has also been extended in light of the emerging... Read More

Repco Battle of Jacks Ridge postponed to February

The ongoing uncertainty around Covid Alert Levels and regional travel in and out of Auckland has forced organisers to reschedule the Repco Battle of Jacks Ridge... Read More

LIVE: Covid-19 death at Middlemore Hospital

UPDATE: One person has died from Covid-19 in Middlemore Hospital. Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay has confirmed the death while delivering the... Read More

Covid: 24 cases, vaccine certificates announced

There are 24 new cases of Covid-19 in the community, says Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has also announced new... Read More