Coronavirus

Cop Air

In the less-than-luxurious surroundings of a Defence Force Hercules, and in the face of some ugly weather, police reinforcements from around the country flew in... Read More

Aucklander who fled to Whakatane faces prosecution

An Aucklander could be facing prosecution after reportedly leaving the city and visiting Whakatane. Ministry of Social Development Regional Commissioner Mike... Read More

Covid-19: 14 new community cases all in Auckland

There are 14 new community cases of Covid-19 today, reported by the Ministry of Health. There are three historical cases which are in managed isolation. More... Read More

Deaths and Covid vaccine links investigated

The New Zealand Coroners Court is investigating any deaths that may be linked to the Covid-19 vaccine. Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall says they are working... Read More

Small businesses at “breaking point”

Small businesses say they are at breaking point and are pleading with the government to give them additional support. Business New Zealand and the National Party... Read More

More financial support for businesses

Monday's decision to keep Auckland in a higher Covid Alert Level triggers a third round of the Wage Subsidy Scheme which will open for applications at 9am this... Read More

Covid-19: 15 new community cases

There are 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community. All 15 of the new cases are in Auckland and are household contacts. Two cases have also been identified... Read More

Covid-19 day 27: Cases up again, lockdown extended

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today that Auckland will stay in Covid-19 alert level 4 for another week until 11.59pm next Tuesday. Cabinet has made an... Read More

LIVE: Alert levels stay the same for another week

New Zealand is staying at Alert Level 2 for another week and Auckland will remain at level four as well. The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made the announcement... Read More

Covid-19: 33 new community cases

The Ministry of Health is reporting 33 new Covid community cases today. All are in Auckland. There have also been three new border-related cases announced in... Read More

MIQ in Rotorua: MP demands clarity

Rotorua MP Todd McClay has written to the Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins for urgent clarification over what he claims is an 'imminent announcement'... Read More

Live Covid updates: Govt to decide on Alert Levels

After a weekend in which tens of thousands of Aucklanders were vaccinated against Covid-19, health officials are gearing up for surveillance testing in several... Read More