Coronavirus

Positive Covid cases in Perth pauses flights to NZ

The Ministry of Health says flights from Western Australia to New Zealand should be paused, after more Covid-19 cases were identified in Perth. Officials conducted... Read More

Insufficient vaccine to roll out to 1.7m Kiwis

From this month, an additional 1.7 million Kiwis will be eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, but there is only enough vaccine in the country for a few... Read More

Noah‘s art charter reuniting pets and owners

The long paws is over as pets fly from Canada to their owners in New Zealand after up to 12 months apart. A Noah's ark charter flight from Canada, filled with... Read More

Brisbane Airport green zone breach

The Ministry of Health has been advised by Queensland health authorities of a change in classification for some passengers who flew from Brisbane to New Zealand... Read More

Zero case of Covid in the community and MIQ

There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in the community today. The Ministry of Health is also reporting that there are no new cases to report in recent... Read More

Collaborative effort of vaccination rollout in BOP

A collaborative healthcare and community effort is ensuring kaumātua at marae and aged care facility residents and staff are the next focus of the Covid-19 vaccination... Read More

Three new Covid cases in managed isolation

There are three new cases to report in recent returnees in managed isolation facilities. The Ministry of Health says there are no new cases to report in the community. "Seven... Read More

BOP ahead of vaccine schedule

The Covid-19 vaccination rollout in the Bay of Plenty region is fast approaching 6000, placing the region among some of the best performing in the nation for vaccine... Read More

Fine or jail for travel rule breaches

As investigations continue into the traveller who left Perth and landed in New Zealand, the Ministry of Health warns anyone caught breaching the rules, could... Read More

LIVE: Vaccines planned for all over-16s by 2022

UPDATE: Associate Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall says the government has a clear plan to ensure that everyone aged 16 and over will be vaccinated by the end... Read More

Traveller leaves Perth lockdown, lands in NZ

An immigration investigation is underway after a travelling has been found to have left Perth during lockdown, making their way to New Zealand. In a statement... Read More

Twelve new Covid-19 cases recorded in Fiji

Twelve new cases of Covid-19 in the community were confirmed in Fiji overnight. This is the country's biggest number of cases in a single day since the virus... Read More