The government will today outline the next phases of its Omicron response, including its 'test to return to work' approach. The plan has already attracted... Read More

Stats NZ is reporting household saving increases following nationwide lockdown. New Zealand households saved more than $3.8 billion this quarter, driven... Read More

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield are giving a post-Cabinet update on New Zealand's response to the Omicron update... Read More

The Ministry of Health is reporting two Omicron cases in Tauranga. "Both cases are in the same household and are isolating at home," says a statement from the... Read More

As schools are preparing to return, Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced 5000 air cleaners have been ordered for New Zealand schools. "As we know, along... Read More

The domestic accommodation sector remains buoyant as Kiwis prepare for the spread of Omicron, according to new data. Latest figures from Bachcare, New Zealand's... Read More

Representatives from manufacturing, food and grocery, and healthcare are all warning of serious shortages if the self-isolation period for close contacts of Covid-19... Read More

With Aotearoa now at the red setting a researcher is urging people not to stock up on alcohol. 'Our study found those who consumed more alcohol during lockdown... Read More

There are 25 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, including 8 confirmed cases of the Omicron variant. To date, there are 19 community cases of Covid-19... Read More

Vaccine passes are now compulsory to enter Western Bay libraries, service centres and swimming pools under the red traffic light framework. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Ministry of Health officials are reviewing the current advice around masks and the most effective ones as it is confirmed the highly transmissible Omicron variant... Read More

All of New Zealand is now at Red setting of the Covid Protection Framework. 'Nine Covid-19 cases reported on Saturday in the Nelson/Marlborough region are now... Read More