Plan to survive when you dive

  If you are going diving these holidays, we need you to take care, says Police National Dive Squad National Manager Senior Sergeant Bruce Adams.   “With... Read More

No loose batteries in your check-in baggage

From New Year’s Day 2021, no loose or spare batteries will be allowed in passengers' checked-in baggage. The restrictions are due to changes... Read More

AED machines save four lives in Countdown stores

Countdown provided Automated External Defibrillators provided to Countdown stores throughout the country are proving to be life savers. Last December,... Read More

ACC urges Kiwis to slow down and stay safe

Christmas pudding, champagne, presents and injuries – the data shows the festive season in Aotearoa is a peak time for injuries and ACC is encouraging... Read More

Respected BOP paediatrician retires

Draped in a korowai and wearing a precious taonga gifted from Te Kaha Medical Centre, Dr John Malcolm has been honoured for his outstanding career by... Read More

COVID-19: Six new cases all in managed isolation

There are six new cases of COVID-19 now in managed isolation in New Zealand since the Ministry of Health last made a statement on Friday. There are... Read More

COVID update here and around the globe

Kiwi doctor Richard Johnston has become one of the first New Zealanders to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. “I just stuck my arm... Read More

COVID update here and around the globe

  Hundreds of military personnel working at managed isolation and quarantine facilities have reportedly been exposed to traumatic incidents, requiring... Read More

Govt safeguarding at-risk Māori from COVID-19

The Government, has announced 18 initiatives to support iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori communities to safeguard at-risk mātauranga Māori, and protect... Read More

Covid-19: Three new cases all in managed isolation

There are three new cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation in New Zealand today. There are no new community cases. Of the three cases, the... Read More

Air NZ crew member tests positive for Covid-19

The Ministry of Health reports that there is one new case of COVID-19 at the New Zealand border  today. "Today’s case is an Air New... Read More

Next steps for travel between NZ and Cook Islands

  New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown have agreed on an ‘Arrangement to Facilitate Quarantine-Free... Read More

Covid update here and around the globe

  From today, New Zealanders can fly directly to Queensland as the state loosens its borders.   The decision to allow Kiwis into the state... Read More

PM launches whanau-centred care pilot in Rotorua

A pilot programme aimed at providing better support for young parents who need it the most was launched in Rotorua today. The Government is progressing... Read More

Teen‘s campaign for ‘I can’t wait’ toilet stickers

A campaign encouraging businesses to let people with bowel disease use their toilets in an emergency has kicked off. The 'I can't wait!'... Read More