Coronavirus

Rally to support Murupara GP

A rally is being organised for next weekend to support Murupara GP Dr Bernard Conlon, who is being investigated by the Medical Council for comments he made about... Read More

New community Covid cases rises to 139 today

There are 139 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and 64 people in hospital. Of the cases two are in Waikato, one in Northland and 136 are in Auckland. There... Read More

Man charged after Coronation Park gathering bailed

A Tauranga man charged with failing to comply with an order under Covid-19 regulations has been given strict bail conditions. The man was arrested following a... Read More

Live Covid updates for November 4

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says a Covid-positive person who has been found dead was self-isolating alone at home. Bloomfield told RNZ there's... Read More

Covid-19 wrap for November 3

Aucklanders may be able to travel beyond the region's borders by Christmas, officials warn of paid phony vaccine exemptions, and another 4.7 million doses... Read More

Person with Covid-19 isolating at home found dead

A person with Covid-19 self isolating in Auckland has been found dead. The cause of death is unknown and may have been Covid-19 or some other cause, says... Read More

Police investigating vaccine buy-off claims

Claims two women were offered money to get the Covid vaccine on behalf of someone else is being investigated by police. A Katikati social worker told the NZ Herald... Read More

Additional Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines purchased

The government has signed a purchase agreement with Pfizer for 4.7 million additional doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for delivery in 2022. Covid-19 Response Minister... Read More

LIVE Covid update: 100 new cases, 58 in hospital

UPDATE: The Ministry of Health is reporting 100 new community Covid-19 cases today. There are 58 people in hospital. Three are in ICU or HDU. The MOH says there... Read More

Covid-19 vaccination rates: How DHBs compare

The race to get 90 per cent of New Zealand vaccinated against Covid-19 is still on, but people are being reminded it is a marathon and not a sprint. Only five... Read More

Far North wakes to fresh lockdown restrictions

Residents in the Far North are waking up to increased Covid-19 restrictions. The emergence of two cases in the township of Taipā that cannot be linked to existing... Read More

Got 20 minutes? Grab a jab

When you've got 20 minutes to spare, head to the nearest walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinic in your neighbourhood, says the Bay of Plenty District Health Board. With... Read More