New Zealanders are expressing their gratitude to essential service workers who are helping out their neighborhoods during the lockdown. Neighborhood Support New Zealand’s second Good Neighbour Award winner is a regional dairy owner based in Whakatane whose kindness, positivity and professionalism during the lockdown has won over the hearts of […]
COVID-19: Te Puke workers tests negative
261 seasonal workers in Te Puke who were tested for COVID-19 have returned negative tests. The workers tested were ‘casual contacts’ of a recent confirmed case. That person was a staff member at an accommodation provider. Dr Joe Bourne, who is in charge of the Bay of Plenty DHB’s Community-Based […]
Man charged after Police pursuit in Kawerau
A 40-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop after a police pursuit through Kawerau last night. Police attempted to stop the vehicle near the intersection with Fenton and Onslow Street a police spokesperson confirmed. “The man has been charged with failing to stop when followed by flashing red […]