Coronavirus

New Zealanders advised not to travel overseas

The New Zealand Government is advising New Zealanders not to travel overseas due to COVID-19, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. 'We are raising... Read More

Restrictions being placed on certain grocery items

Countdown have announced restrictions on certain grocery items. "We're big believers that a little kindness goes a long way, and we want to make sure that there... Read More

Eight new cases of COVID-19, one in Rotorua

There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand since yesterday - bringing the total number to 28. The Ministry of Health's Director-General of Health... Read More

PM gives update on Govt‘s response on COVID-19

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told New Zealanders they must prepare for the full effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but must not panic, especially over rumours... Read More

BOP school students tested for coronavirus

A Bay of Plenty school is awaiting tests results of a staff member and two students amid concerns they have coronavirus. In a post on Facebook, Rotorua's... Read More

Latest COVID-19 developments in NZ

As the COVID-19 crisis worsens with 20 confirmed cases, the government is set to announce more restrictions on mass gatherings shortly. This week, when Prime... Read More

Age concern wants older kiwis to stay connected

Age Concern New Zealand want to make sure all older people are supported through the Covid-19 pandemic. During a time of uncertainty and social distancing it... Read More

Major medicinal cannabis summit postponed

A major medicinal cannabis summit set to take place this week has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Medcan Summit 2020 was going to be held at the SkyCity... Read More

TCC readiness, facilities and event cancellations

The Ministry of Health and Bay of Plenty DHB are leading the response to manage public health concerns relating to COVID-19 in Tauranga. Tauranga City Council... Read More

Ōpōtiki closes i-SITE and library to the public

Ōpōtiki District Council has closed the doors of the Ōpōtiki i-SITE and public library in a move to protect staff and the wider community from the risk of... Read More

Police undertake self-isolation compliance visits

Police have conducted compliance visits on a random sample group of travellers who arrived into New Zealand after the new self-isolation requirements came into... Read More

LIVE Coronavirus: 20 confirmed cases

The Ministry of Health's Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Secretary of Education Iona Holsted are providing an update on the Covid-19 coronavirus.... Read More