Coronavirus

Solution for COVID threat in NZ ports

The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is a concern, but the problem has a solution. A crew... Read More

COVID-19 update here and around the globe

The Wiggles have been given a spot in managed isolation, while Kiwis are still struggling to get home. On the same day the children's entertainers were given... Read More

No new community cases of COVID-19

There have been no new community cases of COVID-19 reported in New Zealand today, but there are two more possible cases at the Pullman Hotel. COVID-19 Response... Read More

Historical COVID-19 case at Port of Tauranga

A crew member on a ship berthed at the Port of Tauranga has tested positive for COVID-19 A crew member on board the Pan Gloris returned a weak positive result... Read More

Pressure mounts for full audit of MIQ network

Political pressure is mounting on the government to complete an urgent audit of the managed-isolation network after three recent returnees caught COVID-19 during... Read More

Three new cases of COVID-19 at the border

Whole genome sequencing carried out overnight has confirmed the two border-related COVID-19 cases that were reported out of cycle last night, are the strain first... Read More

Father & daughter confirmed as two new COVID cases

All returnees in managed isolation will stay in their rooms after receiving their day 12 test until the end of their stay in quarantine, COVID-19 Response Minister... Read More

LIVE COVID updates: More COVID-19 tests due back

Genome mapping details from the two people in Auckland being treated as confirmed COVID-19 cases are expected back today. The pair completed their managed isolation... Read More

Two possible cases of COVID-19 under investigation

Health officials are investigating two more possible cases of Covid-19 linked to Auckland's Pullman Hotel. The Ministry of Health says they who completed... Read More

NZ on track to receive Pfizer vaccine by March

The Director-General of Health is confident New Zealand will receive a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March. Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the country is still "on-track"... Read More

Ardern provides COVID-19 vaccine update

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says approval for the Pfizer vaccine could come as early as Wednesday next week. Ministers received an update on the vaccination... Read More

Asthma and allergy sufferers face COVID-19 stigma

Health experts are concerned thousands of Bay of Plenty Residents living with asthma or allergies such as hay fever may face stigma with new research showing common... Read More