Coronavirus

Two new COVID cases in managed isolation

There are two new COVID-19 cases in managed isolation today. The Ministry of Health says the first case is a teenager who arrived to New Zealand from the USA... Read More

COVID-19: Three new cases reported in NZ today

There are three new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Zealand today, all in managed isolation. The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is now 1215. It... Read More

Latest coronavirus news in NZ

Government officials may scour credit card payments and use facial recognition technology for contact tracing positive Covid-19 cases. Health Minister Chris Hipkins... Read More

Student therapy garden also grows confidence

A Tauranga children's therapy garden will help grow 'confident, active and resilient” leaners who can thrive in a traditional classroom environment. ... Read More

Covid-19: Growing pressure on welfare services

The Salvation Army is warning of the growing pressure on welfare services as Covid-19 measures end. The Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit... Read More

COVID-19: Two new cases in NZ

There have been two new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, both in managed isolation. The new cases are two women in their 20s who were travelling... Read More

New virtual service identifies skin cancer

A new virtual triage service developed during lockdown has identified skin cancer in 12 per cent of high-risk patients examined according to new figures. ... Read More

No new cases of COVID-19

There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. It has been 91 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an unknown source.... Read More

One new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There is one new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation in New Zealand today. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the new case is a woman in... Read More

Plans to fast-track COVID vaccine approval

The Ministry of Health is planning to fast-track the approval process for a COVID-19 vaccine, and won't rule out offering a supplier indemnity from any potential... Read More

BOP hotel in ‘lockdown’ after suspect COVID case

A Rotorua managed isolation centre went into lockdown on Wednesday after a potential new COVID-19 case was detected. Government officials confirmed restrictions... Read More

Two new cases of COVID-19 at the border

There are two new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation in New Zealand today. It has been 89 days since the last case of COVID-19 was acquired locally from an... Read More