Coronavirus

Iconic BOP tourism operation to close

An iconic Bay of Plenty tourism operation that has been welcoming guests for 90 years is set to close, the latest victim of Covid -19, after Ngāi Tahu Holdings... Read More

Towies ‘sympathetic’ to Parliament protesters

A tow truck operator says the reason towies won't move the vehicles illegally blocking streets outside Parliament is not due to safety concerns - it's... Read More

Small business urged to prepare for phase two

With New Zealand moving to phase two in the three-phase public health response to Omicron, Buy NZ Made is urging small businesses to prepare for what could... Read More

Covid-19: Tauranga to Christchurch flight listed

A flight from Tauranga to Christchurch is amongst the latest locations of interest reported by the Ministry of Health as a 'close contact'. Anyone who... Read More

Covid-19: 744 community cases; 40 in hospital

The Ministry of Health is today reporting a drop in the number of Covid community cases. In today's daily update, the MOH says there are 744 new community... Read More

Self-isolation rules for travellers to New Zealand

The government is releasing travellers as New Zealand moves towards the reopening of our international border. "Two weeks ago, we announced our reconnecting plan... Read More

Covid: New requirements for arrivals from Tonga

As Tonga continues to see a rise in the number of Covid cases, the Ministry of Health says is no longer meets the criteria to be eligible for quarantine-free travel... Read More

Covid: 164 education centres affected across NZ

Across New Zealand, 164 schools, kura, and early childhood education centres are managing Covid cases, according to new data released by the Ministry of Education. The... Read More

Omicron response: NZ to enter phase two tonight

Fewer people will be considered Covid-19 contacts and isolation requirements will be relaxed as the country enters phase two of the strategy for Omicron tomorrow. The... Read More

Covid-19: New locations of interest in Tauranga

The Ministry of Health has announced new locations of interest for Tauranga. A barbers in Papamoa and a bar at Fraser Cove are both listed as 'close contact'... Read More

PM: NZ to move to Omicron phase two

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced today that New Zealand will move to Phase Two of Omicron plan at 11.59pm on February 15, when the period of home isolation... Read More

Covid-19: 981 community cases; 39 in hospital

Another record day of Covid numbers is being recorded today, with the Ministry of Health reporting 981 new community cases. In the Bay of Plenty, 23 new cases... Read More