A person has been seriously injured after what police are describing as a firearms incident. A Police spokesperson said they received a report of a firearms incident near Rimu Crescent, Minginui, around 6.30 pm One person was seriously injured and they were transported to Rotorua Hospital. It doesn’t appear to […]
One case of Covid-19 in Eastern Bay
Today’s update from Toi Te Ora Public Health includes one case in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Confirmed and probable numbers are updated on the Toi Te Ora page after the Ministry of Health daily public update (early-mid afternoon). Currently there are 15 cases in the Western Bay, 1 in […]
Civil Defence call centre launched
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management has launched a new 0800 number helping Bay of Plenty households meet essential needs during the national rāhui period. The number is 0800 884 222 The call centre will be open from 7am – 7pm, 7 days a week. Group Controller, Clinton Naude, […]
State of emergency extended
The State of National Emergency to help stop the spread of COVID-19 has been extended for a further seven days, Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare said. The initial declaration on March 25 lasted seven days and can be extended as many times as necessary. “Since we went into isolation […]