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SH2 reopens following crash ); } else { // } 3pm Update:  Police advise that State Highway 2 near Apata Station Rd is open following a crash earlier. Emergency services are attending the scene of a crash on SH2. Police received a report of a car hitting a powerpole at 1.30pm at the intersection of Apata Station Rd and SH2. "A person required medical treatment - the incident appears to be a medical event," says a Police spokesperson. "There is no blocking." Earlier,...

Weather outlook for the week ahead Last nights sunset. Photo: Bill Siddells. ); } else { // } MetService advise that a strong north to northeast flow is covering New Zealand ahead of a front which is forecast to cross the country on Monday. This will be followed by an unsettled westerly flow. “The westerly flow gradually eases on Tuesday and a ridge of high pressure builds over New Zealand on Wednesday,” says a MetService spokesperson. “On Thursday, another f...

Steamers secure win against Counties Manukau Bay of Plenty Steamers. Photo: BOP Rugby. ); } else { // } The Bay of Plenty Steamers secured a stunning win over Counties Manukau this afternoon with a final score of 38 to 14.     The Steamers will be playing Counties Manukau again in week ten of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC tournament.   A determined Bay of Plenty Volcanix team was defeated by their Counties Manukau opponents in the 2021 Farah Palmer Cup match played a...

Ten days sick leave for employees delivered File Image. ); } else { // } Legislation doubling employees’ minimum sick leave entitlement to ten days comes into effect today, bringing benefits to both businesses and employees, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced today. “Our Government is delivering on a key commitment to help Kiwis and workplaces stay healthy,” says Wood. “COVID-19 has shown us how important it is to stay home when ...

Fashion FWD exhibition is now virtual Fashion FWD features designers from 14 different countries and the pieces can be seen through an online tour from anywhere in the world. Image: Otago Museum. ); } else { // } Otago Museum’s latest special exhibition, ‘Fashion FWD: Disruption through Design’, can now be visited from anywhere in the world. “The virtual exhibition is a first for Otago Museum,” says Head of Exhibitions and Creative Services Craig Scott. �...

Covid-19: No new community cases, three in MIQ File Image. ); } else { // } The Ministry of Health advise that there are no cases of COVID-19 to report in the community in New Zealand today. There are three positive cases and two historical case of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation facilities. Since January 1 2021, there have been 103 historical cases, out of a total of 687 cases. Ten previously reported cases have now recovered. The number of active cases in N...

Two crashes, in Papamoa and 16th Ave File Image/SunLive. There have been two vehicle collisions. A vehicle has crashed into a street light in Papamoa, and two vehicles crashed near Fraser St. "A vehicle reportedly crashed into a street light on Palazzo Drive about 1.20pm," says a Police spokesperson. There are no reported injuries. It appears that the pole has been damaged. Earlier there was a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 16th Ave and Fraser St in Tauranga. This crash was reported t...

House fire in Pyes Pa spread from oven to ceiling VIDEO: Three fire crews are attending a house fire in Applin Lane. Video/Photo: Myk Gerbes ); } else { // } Fire emergency services are attending a house fire in Pyes Pa. "Three crews were called to Applin Lane," says Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager Craig Dally. "It was an oven fire that spread into the ceiling. "One person has been treated for smoke inhalation and burns to the hands. Ambulance are there." The ...

Kiribati community celebrates with festival Susie Kabuati Dugmore from the Bay of Plenty says cultural pride took over during her performance. Photo: RNZ / Jogai Bhatt ); } else { // } The Kiwibati community group from the Bay of Plenty have joined with many other groups from all over the North Island this weekend to celebrate their connection to Kiribati through song and dance. It was their way of staying connected to an island that is more than 4000km away. The 3...

Viking Bay crew: 13 additional Covid cases The Viking Bay sailed into Wellington on Monday. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone ); } else { // } The Ministry of Health has received confirmation of an additional 13 positive tests to Covid-19 for crew from the quarantined fishing vessel Viking Bay. Two crew had previously been reported as confirmed with the virus. All 15 affected crew have now been transferred to an on-shore quarantine facility in Wellington. Five crew mem...