Coronavirus

LIVE: No new COVID-19 cases on day 1 of level 1

UPDATE: There are no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand on the first day of Alert Level 1. "We are confident we have eliminated community transmission of the... Read More

What you need to know about alert level 1

New Zealand has now moved to Alert Level 1, meaning social and business restrictions will be lifted, but tight border controls remain in place. While level 1... Read More

National Transition Period ends

The National Transition Period over the whole of New Zealand due to the impacts of COVID-19 was terminated prior to the announcement that New Zealand was moving... Read More

Toys in Quarantine

Games, puzzles, ride-ons, scooters, duplo and dolls furniture have been able to re-emerge back into the lives of children and parents during Level 2. Otumoetai... Read More

Doc Edge Festival goes digital

New Zealand's most prestigious film festival, the Documentary Edge International Film Festival opens on June 12, becoming Australasia's first major film festival... Read More

Antenatal classes go online in a COVID-19 world

Expectant parents have a lot to learn before their baby is born but it became harder to do so during lockdown, so the Bethlehem Birthing Centre held their antenatal... Read More

LIVE:NZ moves to Alert Level 1 at midnight tonight

UPDATED: New Zealand will move to Alert Level 1 from midnight tonight Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced. She says New Zealand is ready for the move. Ardern... Read More

Move to ‘real world’ to cause anxiety for some

Mental health workers are bracing for a surge in anxiety cases under Alert Level 1, as people feel distressed by the return to a more hectic world after the... Read More

No active cases of COVID-19

There are no longer any active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. The Ministry of Health has been notified by Auckland Regional Public Health that its remaining... Read More

LIVE: Alert Level 1 decision expected today

Cabinet will decide today whether to make the move to alert level 1. Cabinet's deliberations have been brought forward following better-than-expected case... Read More

NZ Symphony Orchestra to live stream performances

New Zealanders can enjoy two free live-streamed performances by their national orchestra this month, beginning with Beethoven's beloved Fifth Symphony. The... Read More

Sixteen days in a row of no new Covid-19 cases

The Ministry of Health have confirmed today that there are no new cases for Covid-19 in New Zealand, for the 16th day in a row. One active case remains. ... Read More