Coronavirus

LSG Sky Chefs case “was following all the rules”

The union representing the LSG Sky Chefs worker who tested positive for COVID-19 says the woman followed all the rules to protect herself while on the job. Meanwhile,... Read More

COVID-19: What happened on February 15

The first batch of Pfizer vaccines arrived in New Zealand on the first day of lockdown, the government is urged to increase its use of saliva testing, and thousands... Read More

Restrictions on hospital visits at level 2

Tauranga Hospital is reminding patients that they should attend hospital appointments as normal at alert level 2. However, some temporary changes have been made... Read More

Close contact of COVID case linked to EBOP campus

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi has confirmed a staff member at their Bay of Plenty campus has self-isolated after being identified as a contact connected to... Read More

First batch of vaccines arrive in NZ - PM

The first batch of vaccines has arrived in New Zealand, and the country has transitioned well to increased alert levels, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Ardern... Read More

No new COVID cases in the community today

The Ministry of Health is reporting no new COVID cases in the community today. There are five being reported in managed isolation. "There are no new cases in... Read More

What you need to know about the new COVID cases

As the Ministry of Health investigates the three new community cases of COVID-19 in Auckland, here's what we know so far. Who are the new cases? The three... Read More

LIVE: COVID-19 updates for today

UPDATE 7.50AM: The Prime Minister says genome sequencing hasn't linked the latest Covid-19 community cases to anyone in managed isolation. The three new... Read More

LIVE: COVID levels to change from midnight

People in Auckland need to work from home where possible. Children are asked not to attend school. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the new restrictions will... Read More

LIVE: Three community cases of COVID-19

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is encouraging everyone to stay calm following the announcement that there are three new community cases of COVID-19 in Auckland. COVID-19... Read More

Hundreds flying to Australia after leaving MIQ

Hundreds of people have flown to Australia soon after leaving managed isolation, but the Government has no way of knowing if people are abusing the system. As... Read More

COVID-19: One returnee with coronavirus has died

A person with COVID-19 who was in North Shore Hospital has died, the Ministry of Health says. This comes as news of two new COVID-19 cases are reported in New... Read More