Coronavirus

Defence Force plans for ongoing COVID-19 fight

Military planning skills are being put to good use in the fight against COVID-19, as New Zealand Defence Force personnel use their expertise to help government... Read More

Iwi establish more COVID-19 checkpoints

At least five more iwi have enforced border controls in the last week in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus by rule-breaking locals, hunters, and tourists. Bay... Read More

LIVE: 18 new cases of COVID-19 today

There are 14 confirmed cases and 4 probable cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand today. This is an increase of 18 cases. The total number of cases is now 1330. This... Read More

Police and Aviation Security patrol lockdown

Police and the Aviation Security Service are teaming up to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 lockdown and provide community reassurance about safety and law enforcement. At... Read More

Fourteen people recover from COVID-19 in BOP

There are 19 people that have recovered from COVID-19 in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes District Health Boards. Of those recovered there are 14 in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

People canoeing despite lockdown rules

People have been spotted canoeing in the estuary near Waitui Reserve, Te Puna today despite the lockdown rules against water based activities. A woman, who did... Read More

Live: Two further deaths from COVID-19 today

Updated: There have been two more people die from COVID-19 since yesterday bringing New Zealand's death toll from the virus to four. Director of Public Health... Read More

Easter hunt a treat for Kaimai families

A mum and daughter have come up with a fun way to keep their neighbours entertained over Easter weekend. Mel Watts and her daughter Charlotte created the Great... Read More

People urged to avoid injury while in lockdown

New Zealanders are being urged to take extra care to avoid injury while they're in COVID-19 lockdown by the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons. Association... Read More

Bubble Life delivers the library during lockdown

Tauranga City Libraries aren't letting the lockdown hit pause on their programming - in fact, they're embracing life in the bubble. Many of their regular activities... Read More

Police highly visible on the roads this Easter

Police are continuing to enforce lockdown restrictions on the roads this Easter weekend. Police conducted 190 checkpoints across the country on Thursday, and... Read More

Toolkit to help beat lockdown boredom

Kiwis are encouraged to take part in meaningful activities amid the COVID-19 lockdown to break temptation of flouting level 4 rules. Occupation Therapy New Zealand... Read More