Coronavirus

BA.5 arrives: experts expect rise in case numbers

Epidemiologist Michael Baker is predicting New Zealand's Covid-19 case numbers will rise again over the coming months - resulting in increased hospitalisations... Read More

Covid-19: 6407 new cases, two deaths

The Ministry of Health is reporting 6407 new community Covid cases, 368 hospitalisations and two additional deaths. The Ministry is also reporting the Omicron... Read More

Covid-19: 5,647 community cases, 17 in ICU

The Ministry of Health is reporting 5,647 new community cases of Coivd-19, 350 hospitalisations and three deaths. There are 17 people in ICU. There are 143 new... Read More

Covid-19: PM isolates after Gayford tests positive

Prime Minister and mother Jacinda Ardern has had what she calls "a mixed bag" Mothers' Day experience. Ardern will be spending the next seven days... Read More

Covid-19: 6745 new community cases, 12 deaths

The Ministry of Health is reporting 6,745 new community cases of Covid-19, 339 hospitalisations and 12 deaths. There were 93 new cases identified at the border. There... Read More

Covid-19: 7347 community cases, 189 in the BOP

The Ministry of Health is reporting 7347 community cases, 363 hospitalisations and 24 deaths. There are 189 new cases in the Bay of Plenty and 106 in the Lakes... Read More

Covid-19: Five deaths reported in Bay of Plenty

The Ministry of Health is today reporting 8609 community cases, 386 hospitalisations and 20 deaths around the country. 'Today we are sadly reporting the deaths... Read More

Covid 19: 24 new deaths, two in the Bay of Plenty

The Ministry of Health is reporting the deaths of 24 people with Covid-19, two of which are in the Bay of Plenty. Today, there are 8454 new community cases and... Read More

Broadened criteria for returning visa holders

The Government is broadening the ability for residence class visa holders to re-enter New Zealand, Minister for Covid-19 Response Chris Hipkins has announced. The... Read More

MIQ facilities to close earlier than expected

The closure of the four remaining MIQ facilities will be brought forward due to very low numbers using the facilities. Currently just 95 people are using 54... Read More

Covid-19: 9,109 community cases, 20 deaths

The Ministry of Health is reporting 9,109 new community cases of Covid-19, 481 hospitalisations, 10 people in ICU, and 20 deaths. Two people in the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Covid-19: 6,636 community cases, seven deaths

The Ministry of Health is today reporting 6,636 new community cases of Covid-19, 480 hospitalisations and seven deaths. There are 215 new community cases in... Read More