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Rain, snow and humid winds forecast Temperatures are expected to drop tomorrow. Images: weathermap.co.nz '); } else { // } Humid north to northwesterly winds are expected to drive temperatures to around 22 degrees in the Bay of Plenty, before a cold snap hits tomorrow. Weatherwatch.co.nz says a northwesterly airflow is lying over New Zealand today. Meanwhile, a cold front moves into the lower South Island this morning, it pushes northwards to reach the lower North Island overnight. "There will be some wet weather in some form for western regions today, heaviest ab...

Terrified witnesses describe supermarket stabbing The Countdown supermarket in Cumberland Street in Dunedin where the attack took place. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon. '); } else { // } A man who was at the Countdown in Dunedin when four people were stabbed has described the incident as terrifying. The attack happened at the Cumberland Street supermarket just before 2.30pm yesterday. Three people were taken to hospital in a critical condition and underwent surgery, while a fourth person was in a serious condition. The suspect received treatment in hospital and is und...

Labour MP Last week as we commemorated Anzac Day and remembered the sacrifice given to our nation by those who served in the two great wars and other conflicts around the globe, we find ourselves still in the midst of a global pandemic. The number of daily deaths have risen sharply this week in India and travel between New Zealand and Western Australia paused, so we must remind ourselves that the team of five million still needs to remain vigilant to ensure the safety and continued health of our nation. Recently, I met with new CEO of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) Pete C...

Bloomfield to front Tauranga symposium Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Supplied images. '); } else { // } Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield will be virtually in Tauranga next month. He will be presenting Waipuna Hospice’s upcoming ‘Palliative Care in our Compassionate Community’ Symposium on May 17. The symposium aims to create a more compassionate community to support people at the end of their lives by bringing together industry leaders, sharing their knowledge and experience on palliative care in today’s landscape. Bloomfie...

This weekend we remember our Anzacs - those who’ve served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, and the contribution and suffering they’ve endured for us. We are truly grateful. Originally Anzac Day was devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps forces that landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, 1915, during WW1. More than 130,000 men died: 87,000 Ottoman soldiers; 44,000 Allied soldiers, including 2779 New Zealanders. A huge toll for all countries concerned. Today we think not only of them at Gallipoli but also those who’v...