
No change in Lakes, Bay of Plenty DHB case numbers
However, there are 17 new cases across New Zealand.
However, there are 17 new cases across New Zealand.
There are 41 confirmed and probable cases in the Bay of Plenty DHB and 16 in Lakes.
More rain is expected throughout the Bay of Plenty for at least the rest of the week.
The national case tally went up today but the Lakes and Bay of Plenty tallies didn't.
Community groups have been praised for their dedication during the Covid 19 lockdown.
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There's plenty of fun to be had with items scattered throughout your home.
The iwi is trying to educate people at checkpoints but can't legally stop people.
The pop-up drive-through centres will both open on Thursday.
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White Island explosion survivor Jake Milbank has been discharged from hospital.
Daily update on Covid-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes.
"They are doing everything they can..."
Whakatāne Hospital said the outdoor triage is part of its Covid-19 preparedness.
Commissioners have decided it's too risky for people to live on the Awatarariki fanhead.
"Many people here do not have enough money to survive."
Police are calling for witnesses to a fire in Kawerau last Sunday.
Limitations will be placed on people moving into and out of the Te Whānau a Apanui rohe.
Chairman Doug Leeder said the general rates decision to gives "certainty" to ratepayers.
Local government agencies are quickly adapting to the new measures announced today.
"In the end, we were left with no choice."
At least five large tourism operators have decided to close their doors at the weekend.
Crews from Edgecumbe, Rotorua and Kawerau attended.
Outsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.
Council-operated services in Whakatāne are closing.
"These are unprecedented times and we also need to be able to respond quickly."
It will be joined by other centers being set up in the region.
There is a centre set up in Rotorua and Whakatane, and another will open in Taupo.
A helicopter is on its way after a water incident at Lake Rotoma
The library closed after a pair returning from overseas 'ran their hands over everything'.