Coronavirus

COVID-19:No new community cases, four in isolation

The Ministry of Health says there are no new cases in the community to report today. There are four new positive cases of COVID-19 and 1 historical case to report... Read More

The long wait for trans-Tasman travel is ending

New Zealand, secluded from the global pandemic, which has now caused a worldwide death toll of three million, will this week takes its first step back into the... Read More

Prince Philip laid to rest in royal funeral

With military bands and a royal procession, Prince Philip was laid to rest early Sunday, NZ time, in a unique funeral ceremony that honoured his lifetime of service... Read More

Black Caps to be vaccinated

Black Caps cricketers and support staff are receiving Covid-19 vaccinations in Wellington today. The Black Caps were expected to be approved for an early vaccine... Read More

One new Covid case in managed isolation

There are no new cases in the community to report today, reports the Ministry of Health. "There is one new positive case of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation... Read More

Jab Cab removing barriers to vaccine

The Jab Cab, a Te Tuinga Whanau Trust initiative, is roaming the streets aiming to take the anxiety out of the Covid-19 vaccination. The van will be a visible... Read More

LIVE: Covid vaccine rollout explained

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield explains New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out plan including delivery, the online booking tool, and public... Read More

Air NZ: Trans-Tasman bubble to benefit BOP

A quarantine-free bubble with Australia is good news for Bay of Plenty as Aussies hop across the ditch to experience all that the region has to offer, says Air... Read More

Border trial of app to detect Covid-19 early

A trial is underway to see if an app connected to wearable smart devices can detect Covid-19 in border workers before they experience symptoms. The Ministry of... Read More

LIVE: Covid-19 media update

UPDATE: Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield is reporting three recovered cases of Covid-19 today. Bloomfield is speaking at a live media update,... Read More

Zero Covid community case streak continues in NZ

There are no new cases in the community to report today. There are four new positive cases of Covid-19 to report in managed isolation since the Ministry of Health's... Read More

Tauranga Covid vaccine centre opens

A Covid-19 vaccination centre for frontline healthcare workers is open in Tauranga. The centre, established by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, is catering... Read More