Coronavirus

Covid-19: 45 new cases, Tauranga tests increase

There has been a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in the community with 45 new cases announced today. There has also been an increase in testing in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Live: Collins sets out plan for reopening border

The National Party is calling for New Zealand to first end lockdowns then reopen to the world based on two vaccination targets. The party's plan, which... Read More

LIVE: Tauranga on alert after wastewater result

Extra Covid-19 testing centres are being set up in Tauranga today for a possible surge in demand as people wait to find out if the virus is in the city. A wastewater... Read More

Concerns about potential Auckland protest

The police commissioner has warned the leader of Destiny Church about a planned protest in Auckland this weekend. In a letter to Brian Tamaki, which has... Read More

Green light to get routine vaccines & Covid shot

The Ministry of Health is giving the green light for New Zealanders to get the majority of other vaccines before, after, or at the same time as their Covid-19... Read More

Self-isolation pilot to start with 150 people

The goal of safely re-opening our borders and developing new ways for people to travel will start with a self-isolation pilot, says Covid-19 Response Minister... Read More

“Get a test”: Message clear after wastewater scare

Get tested if sick is the plea from authorities after a positive Covid-19 wastewater testing result was identified in Tauranga this week. Director-General of... Read More

Event industry calling for vaccine passport info

Organisers of one the biggest summer festivals will not hold the event unless it can operate under alert level 1 rules. Rhythm and Vines, held near Gisborne is... Read More

Covid-19 detected in Tauranga wastewater

There has been a detection of Covid-19 in Tauranga wastewater and further testing is underway in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui, with results expected on Thursday. The... Read More

LIVE: Everyone can be a vaccine influencer- Ardern

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield have once again spoken about the importance of vaccines for New Zealand. The... Read More

No plea yet from alleged fake Covid texter

A man who allegedly altered a text message to say he had returned a positive Covid-19 test result, before sending it to several other people, has appeared in court. Devon... Read More

Zespri response to Covid kiwifruit result praised

An agribusiness expert says the detection of Covid-19 on a sample of Zespri kiwifruit in China is unlikely to create any long-term problems for the company. In... Read More