Coronavirus

COVID-19 testing centre starts in Tauranga

A corona virus drive-in assessment centre opened in Tauranga today. The centre allows people with suspected COVID-19 symptoms to drive directly to the centre... Read More

Govt offers support for mortgagees and businesses

The Government, retail banks and the Reserve Bank are announcing a major financial support package for home owners and businesses affected by the economic impacts... Read More

LIVE: Prime Minister‘s update on COVID-19 pandemic

Anybody who is not an essential worker but tries to go to work during the alert level four lockdown, is "literally putting people at risk", says the Prime Minister. Prime... Read More

GPs consult with patients via technology

Bay of Plenty doctors will be open for business, but consulting with more of their patients by phone, email and video while COVID-19 Alert Levels 3 and 4 are in... Read More

LIVE: 155 confirmed and probable cases

There are now 155 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. There is a total of 40 new confirmed cases as of 10am today. Dr Ashley Bloomfield... Read More

What remains open during a lockdown

During a level 4 lockdown for the COVID-19 response, only essential services are allowed to remain operating. Here's what's open and what's closed.... Read More

The Warehouse will stay open during lockdown

The Warehouse will remain open during New Zealand's four-week isolation period. In an announcement to the sharemarket, The Warehouse says it's a provider... Read More

Live COVID-19 updates in NZ and around the world

At 11.59pm on Wednesday, the country will go into full lockdown as New Zealand moves to COVID-19 alert level 4. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday said the... Read More

Trucks need freedom of movement throughout NZ

As New Zealand enters a lockdown, all essential goods required to ride it out will come on the back of a truck, says Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick... Read More

Transport food providers give assurances on supply

Leaders from some of the country's essential industries are giving an assurance they will able to provide the goods and services to get people through the... Read More

Calls for blood donors to keep appointments

As the country prepares to go into lockdown tomorrow, the New Zealand Blood Service is reminding people that blood donation is an essential service. Donor centres... Read More

Courts deemed an essential service

The Prime Minister has announced the alert level for COVID-19 is at level 3 - Restrict and this will rise to Level 4 - Eliminate on Wednesday at 1.30 pm. This... Read More