Coronavirus

Covid-19: 524 hospitalisations and 18 deaths

The Ministry of Health are today reporting 10,294 community cases, 524 hospitalisations and 18 deaths. A Ministry of Health spokesperson says it's really important... Read More

50 projects fast-tracked under Government scheme

The Government has approved three more projects under the fast-track consenting process, bringing the number of projects that are eligible to apply for resource... Read More

Covid-19: 547 hospitalisations; 14 in ICU

The Ministry of Health says there are 547 people in hospital and 14 in ICU. In a statement, the ministry says it was unable to provide an update on the number... Read More

MIQ ditch delay “frustrating”, returnees say

The Media Council has upheld complaints about this story and ruled that it breached accuracy, fairness and balance. The full ruling can be found on the council's... Read More

Sulphur Point used to house isolation campervans

Four self-contained campervans for Covid-19 isolation purposes will located at Sulphur Point until at least mid-May. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has... Read More

Covid-19: 8270 community cases, five deaths today

The Ministry of Health is reporting 8270 community cases and five deaths. There are 305 people in hospital and seven people in ICU in Northern Region hospitals. "Hospitalisation... Read More

Covid-19: 6,242 community cases, 11 deaths

The Ministry of Health is reporting 6,242 new community cases of Covid-19, 553 hospitalisations and 11 deaths. There are 23 people in ICU today. Of the 6,242... Read More

Covid-19: 5933 community cases, 10 deaths

The Ministry of Health is reporting 5,933 new community cases of Covid-19, 537 hospitalisations and 10 deaths. There are 20 people in ICU today with Covid-19. The... Read More

Covid-19: 13,636 community cases, 30 deaths

The Ministry of Health is reporting 13,636 new community cases of Covid-19. This is made up of 7,763 on Friday and 5,748 on Saturday. It has been two days since... Read More

Omicron outbreak has likely peaked in Cook Islands

The Omicron outbreak of Covid-19 cases has peaked in the Cook Islands, experts say. Prime Minister Mark Brown​ made the announcement on Good Friday. In his... Read More

Masks continue to protect hospital patients, staff

To protect vulnerable patients and staff, local hospitals are continuing to screen people for Covid-19 and require the use of masks under the orange traffic-light... Read More

Govt offers $9m for pandemic research

The government is putting $9 million towards research into the Covid-19 pandemic. Health Minister Andrew Little announced the funding this week, which comes... Read More