Coronavirus

Latest coronavirus news in NZ

A new study has looked into how various Covid-19 scenarios would have played out on the New Zealand economy. Even if the virus had been contained in China we... Read More

Optimism in Tauranga tourism

The predicted post-lockdown forecast for the tourism industry appeared grim, but local tourism businesses have remained optimistic, and in some cases, have seen... Read More

NZ‘s Doc Edge International Film Festival online

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

Covid-19: No new cases for 15th day in a row

There are no new cases of covid-19 in New Zealand for the 15th consecutive day, with just one active case remaining. The last reported new case of Covid-19... Read More

NZ coronavirus news update

Kiwis could be enjoying their last weekend of Covid-19 alert level 2, ahead of a possible move to level 1 next week. Cabinet will evaluate the coronavirus... Read More

Nga Kakano meets ‘unprecedented demand’ at level 2

Healthcare provider Nga Kakano Foundation in Te Puke says their work has tripled since the move to alert level 2 as they address the backlog built up during lockdown. With... Read More

BOP could benefit from trans-Tasman bubble proposal

Flights from Canberra to Wellington could help boost the Bay of Plenty with direct flights from the capital bringing visitors to the region. A joint proposal... Read More

Two weeks with no new cases of COVID-19 in NZ

There are no new cases of COVID-19 for the 14th day in row with just one active case left in the country. The total number of confirmed cases remains at 1,154... Read More

Air NZ customers should get refund - Consumer NZ

The consumer watchdog, Consumer New Zealand, says it is not reasonable for Air New Zealand to deny customers refunds and offer them credits instead. Consumer... Read More

LIVE: 13th day of no new COVID-19 cases

UPDATE: Today marks the 13th consecutive day New Zealand has reported no new cases of COVID-19. "This is good news," says Director-General Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. He... Read More

COVID-19: “Please be inclusive” asks Bloomfield

Some people who had recovered from Covid-19 have found that they are not being treated as recovered, says the Director General of Health. At his latest media... Read More

Temporary changes to NCEA

Further temporary changes to NCEA and University Entrance will support senior secondary school students whose teaching and learning have been disrupted by COVID-19,... Read More