Police are working to locate an offender involved in a high-speed police pursuit that ended in Te Teko tonight. The pursuit began at 8:10 pm in Coastlands, near Wano Road and Ferguson Road, after a vehicle failed to stop, a Police spokesperson said. Police followed the car – and located […]
Changes to two Eastern Bay COVID-19 assessment centres opening days and times
There have been changes to the opening times of two of the Eastern Bay’s fixed site COVID-19 assessment centres. The changes relate to the Whakatāne assessment centre’s Saturday opening times, whilst the Ōpōtiki centre (which was formerly operating on a Tuesday and Thursday) will move to Thursday and Saturday opening […]
Oversight of contact tracing strengthened
Minister of Health Dr David Clark has announced a Contact Tracing Assurance Committee (CTAC) to further strengthen oversight around a crucial piece of New Zealand’s response to COVID-19. Dr Clark has announced Sir Brian Roche as inaugural chair of the CTAC, along with members Dr Philip Hill, Warren Moetara, Dr […]
COVID-19: Te Puke workers return negative tests
The final test results from more than 250 people tested for COVID-19 in Te Puke recently have now all returned negative. Dr Joe Bourne, who is in charge of the Bay of Plenty DHB’s Community-Based Health Services response, says it is a pleasing outcome. The final four results follow 261 […]
Winter energy payment kicks in today
Over 1 million New Zealanders have more to spend on warmer homes today as the Government’s doubling of the Winter Energy Payment kicks in to keep people well and stimulate the economy, announced Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni. The Winter Energy Payment for 2020 runs for 22 weeks from 1 […]