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Police launch Operation Hannah ); } else { // } Police will be at ski fields this week making sure vehicles and drivers are safe to be on the roads. “We want everyone to be able to experience and enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors,” says Inspector Mike Brooklands, police commercial vehicle safety team national manager. “More importantly, we want everyone travelling on our roads to do so safely.” Operation Hannah is a multi-site operation targeting vehicles ...

AstraZeneca jab approved in New Zealand File Image. SunLive. ); } else { // } Medsafe has granted provisional approval of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for people aged 18 and older. Cabinet is yet to consider whether to use the AstraZeneca vaccine in New Zealand, but it would allow donations to Pacific countries. The news removes another stumbling block for supplying more vaccines to places like Fiji, where Covid-19 continues to run rampant and health systems are ...

Chance of rain for some this weekend The BOP may see some showers this weekend. File photo/SunLive. ); } else { // } More wet weather is coming into the NZ area - but its not as extreme nor is it heavy falling in unusual places, says WeatherWatch.co.nz “Fiordland - our rain forest and one of the wettest places on earth - has the bulk of the rain coming up with around 150mm possible there and in parts of South Westland,” says a statement released from the weather ...

Blackcaps school visit can inspire students Students from across the region got to meet the Blackcaps. Photo. Jen Jones. ); } else { // } Tauranga Intermediate School principal Cameron Mitchell is hoping a visit from the world-leading New Zealand men’s cricket team can inspire students at the school, whether they are cricketers or not. Neil Wagner, BJ Watling and Mitchell Santner all visited the school this week as part of the Mace trophy tour, celebrating the Bla...

Day one of national booking system goes to plan Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. ); } else { // } The first day of the Covid-19 vaccination national booking system being live to the public was a resounding success, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.  Around 165,000 people aged 60-64 were sent invitations yesterday by letter, email or text message asking them to reserve their two appointments online at Book My Vaccine – www.bookm...

Bowel screening programme crucial, says Minister Health minister Andrew Little. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon. ); } else { // } Health Minister Andrew Little says the Government’s National Bowel Screening Programme is saving lives. More than 1000 New Zealanders have had bowel cancer – New Zealand’s second-most-common cause of death from cancer - detected under the Screening Programme. The screening programme aims to save lives by catching it early, giving patient...

BOP Olympian wins NZ‘s first Tokyo medal Whakatāne’s Hayden Wilde. File Image/ Supplied/Triathlonlive.tv ); } else { // } Whakatāne’s Hayden Wilde has won New Zealand’s first medal of the Tokyo Olympic Games after picking up bronze in the men’s individual triathlon event. The 23-year-old was always considered an outside bet regarding a medal win at the Games but he produced the performance of a lifetime to get over the line in 1.45.24. Norway’s Kristi...

Motorists asked to avoid unnecessary travel People are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel. File photo. ); } else { // } Waikato motorists should also remain alert, with a Heavy Rain Watch in place. Waka Kotahi regional manager maintenance and operations Rob Campbell says motorists should expect the unexpected and remain alert. “Avoid unnecessary travel and take care. Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly and there is a chance we may need to c...

Heavy rain and severe gales for parts of NZ File photo. ); } else { // } MetService advises that a front over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move across New Zealand on Monday, preceded by a strong and moist north to northeasterly flow, then followed by unsettled northwesterlies. “The front is expected to bring a period of heavy rain to western and northern parts of New Zealand, including areas of Buller, Nelson and Marlborough recently affected by flooding,” says ...

Covid update here and around the globe File photo. ); } else { // } New Zealand is just three days out from opening up the Covid-19 vaccination programme for those aged over 60 but it comes as only 20 per cent of group three – over 65s and those with underlying health conditions – have had their first dose. ”The important thing to remember is that we’ll have enough vaccine for everybody in New Zealand to get the vaccine by the end of the year,” says Covid-1...