Coronavirus

Health experts calling for ‘alert level 2-plus’

Leading public health experts are calling for the introduction of an alert level 2-plus to deal with the dangerous Delta variant. They say that physical distancing... Read More

Kiwis warned not to self-treat with ivermectin

There has been an increase in the number of Kiwis attempting to import ivermectin, a drug used to de-worm livestock being touted overseas as an alternative - and... Read More

Covid-19: 20 new cases, one woman has died

There are 20 new community cases of COVID-19 to report today, all in Auckland. There are two new cases in managed isolation and more than 86,000 vaccines administered... Read More

Covid update here and around the globe

Negative wastewater test results will be a key signal the Delta outbreak is over and could make the difference between New Zealanders having to wait for up to... Read More

MIQ worker vaccinated in China left in limbo

An MIQ worker is calling for clarity around Covid-19 vaccines recognised in New Zealand after he was inoculated in China. He said there has been confusion among... Read More

Keep it local this weekend

Bay of Plenty Police are urging people to adhere to Alert Level 3 restrictions and stay close to home this weekend. Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent... Read More

Digital divide increasing rest home loneliness

Rest homes and retirement villages around New Zealand are looking after their residents more than usual to ensure they stay connected to the community during lockdown. But... Read More

LIVE: Number of Covid cases continues to decline

There are 28 new community cases of Covid-19 today bringing the total number of cases to 764. One of the cases is in Wellington and the rest are in Auckland.... Read More

Man with Covid who escaped MIQ arrested

UPDATED: The person with Covid-19 that escaped from a managed quarantine facility in Auckland has been arrested. The man was located at an Ōtāhuhu address... Read More

Lockdown protocols see vaccine cards ditched

People getting their Covid-19 vaccination shot in Tauranga may be wondering why they are not being issued their purple card. Prior to Alert Level 4 lockdown,... Read More

Covid vaccination opens to everyone 12 yrs & older

All people aged 12 years and over in Aotearoa New Zealand are now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccination.  Toi Te Ora Public Health is encouraging... Read More

Covid cases put HelloFresh deliveries on ice

Operations at food delivery company HelloFresh are facing disruption after two workers at its Auckland delivery centre tested positive for Covid-19. Founder Tom... Read More