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No new cases of COVID-19 today

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today. The Minister of Health Chris Hipkins and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield provided... Read More

Scheme to get produce to needy to end despite need

A government initiative to help fruit and vegetable growers while also feeding hungry whānau is coming to an end - but food banks say demand for the service is... Read More

Bill passes for managed isolation charges

The Bill allowing the government to recover some costs for managed isolation and quarantine passed its third reading today, with charges coming into force as soon... Read More

No new cases of COVID-19 today

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today. Minister of Health Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield provided a COVID-19... Read More

Three car crash reported on SH29

State Highway 29 is blocked in both directions following a crash near Tauriko. NZTA is advising moritists to expect delays due to a between the roundabout at... Read More

A glimpse into a goldmine

Many have seen the OceanaGold Waihi mine from above - it's hard to miss the 265m deep Martha pit in the middle of Waihi town. Fewer have witnessed the pit's deeper... Read More

One new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There is one new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation in New Zealand today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the new case is a woman in... Read More

Chloe and the Crash Test pilot launches tonight

A new Mount Maunganui dramedy series is launching its pilot online tonight at 7pm. Produced by Barefoot Film, ‘Chloe and the …' series features Tauranga... Read More

LIVE: Legislation for managed isolation payments

Legislation to allow the Government to recover some of the costs for managed isolation and quarantine will be introduced to Parliament today, says Minister of... Read More

New case highlights importance of double testing

UPDATE: One new case of COVID-19 is being reported in managed isolation today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says today's case is a woman... Read More

Jail term for human trafficking welcomed

Immigration New Zealand and New Zealand Police welcome the jail sentence and substantial reparations order in a major human trafficking and slavery case. Joseph... Read More

Steam punk and cosplay at Tauranga’s Armageddon

People were out in force for Tauranga's first big event since the COVID-19 lockdown, with many donning their best cosplay for Armageddon. Kids and adults of all... Read More