Coronavirus

Covid-19 - Key developments in past 24 hours

Stuff reports that New Zealand may today be confirmed as one of the first countries in the world to eliminate all active Covid-19 cases. Life in general... Read More

The arts in Level 2

Creative, arty things are happening at Level 2. People can go and look at art again, with exhibitions popping back up all over the region. Things to see, hear... Read More

Eight days of no new cases of COVID-19

There have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in New Zealand for the eighth straight day, with just one active case still remaining in the country. After... Read More

RSA lockdown angels

Residents at the Mount Maunganui RSA Welfare Trust Village are full of appreciation for their lockdown angels. 'They did grocery runs, mowed lawns, spent time... Read More

Better protection for NZ assets after COVID-19

Key New Zealand assets will be better protected from being sold to overseas owners if it is contrary to the national interest, with the passage of the Overseas... Read More

New ways for youth to access mental health support

A range of support tools to help young people manage anxiety due to the uncertainty and change caused by COVID-19 are being funded by the Ministry of Health. 'We... Read More

Backpackers make most of NZ after lockdown

Our borders may be closed but some international backpackers are still making the most of their New Zealand travel dreams. There are estimated to be up to 150,000... Read More

No new cases in New Zealand for one full week

The Ministry of Health says there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the country today, with New Zealand marking a week since the last confirmed case in this country.... Read More

New app gives health workers COVID-19 information

A new mobile app will help health workers access the information they need about COVID-19. The Ministry of Health has released the Āwhina app for health... Read More

LIVE: eight remaining active cases of COVID-19

UPDATE: There are now only eight remaining active cases of COVID-19 in NZ. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says an additional 12 people have recovered... Read More

Rideshare drivers trained to be COVIDsafe

Thousands of Ola drivers have completed a specialised COVID-19 Hygiene Awareness training module, designed to keep them, their cars and their passengers COVID-safe.... Read More

COVID-19: Thanking those behind the scenes

Support service providers, businesses and their staff have been praised for their role in supporting the Bay of Plenty's COVID-19 assessment centres. Bay of Plenty... Read More