Coronavirus

Covid-wrap: Whitianga case, numbers grow in Nelson

An immunologist says proper checks are needed ahead of children's Covid-19 vaccine rollout, while police and iwi to work together on Northland checkpoints. There... Read More

Exemptions for those awaiting Vaccine Pass help

The Ministry of Health will today email a temporary exemption from the requirement to produce a My Vaccine Pass to a small group of people waiting for the individual... Read More

Positive Covid-19 case in Coromandel

A positive case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in the Coromandel. In a statement on their website Thames-Coromandel Distract Council state the positive case... Read More

One new Covid case in BOP, 172 nationwide

There is one new case of Covid-19 in the Bay of Plenty today and 172 cases in total across the country. The case in the Western Bay of Plenty is a household contact... Read More

Covid-Wrap: Child vaccines & Omicron in MIQ

The Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine could be available for children from the end of January, while the Omicron variant reaching MIQ is 'inevitable' the Covid-19... Read More

Two Nelson schools close from positive Covid cases

Two Nelson schools will close tomorrow after two staff members have tested positive for Covid-19. One of the cases is a staff member at Broadgreen Intermediate... Read More

Three new locations of interest in Tauranga

Three new locations of interest in Tauranga have been announced by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday afternoon. They are PAK'nSAVE Cameron Road, Martys... Read More

Vaccine doses for children 5-11 years expected

Children aged 5-11 may be able to receive a vaccine dose from the end of January, pending official approval. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the... Read More

Covid-19: 146 new cases, emerging cluster in BOP

There are 146 new community cases of Covid-19 reported by the Ministry of Health across New Zealand today. Of these 146, 124 are in Auckland, 14 are in Waikato,... Read More

New locations of interest include Rotorua hotel

The Ministry of Health has listed popular spots in Rotorua to their list of Covid-19 locations of interest. The Millennium Hotel in Rotorua has three times of... Read More

More information on deaths associated with Covid

The Ministry of Health is releasing further information on deaths associated with Covid-19. Covid-19 deaths includes all cases that died who were classified as... Read More

More Covid cases close Te Akau ki Papamoa School

All students and staff including teachers and support staff at Te Akau ki Pāpāmoa School need to get tested immediately and self-isolate at home, says the principal... Read More