Covid
Covid update Dec 16: NZ's first Omicron case, 91 community Delta cases
A person in a Christchurch managed isolation facility is the country's first Omicron case.
Covid Update: Auckland moves to orange traffic light setting on Dec 30
All regions, except for Northland, currently in red will move to orange on December 30.
Covid update Dec 13: 101 new cases
Rapid antigen testing will be available for free from pharmacies this summer
Covid vaccine update: Dec 12
December 12
Here's our latest graphics on how the Covid-19 vaccine rollout is going in New Zealand.
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Covid update 11 Dec: 63 new cases, 60 people in hospital
89% of eligible population fully vaccinated.
Covid update 10 Dec: 95 new cases, 2 deaths
Friday 10 December
Today there are 95 new cases of Covid-19.
Of these, 75 are in Auckland, 11 in Waikato, 5 in Bay of Plenty, 2 in Canterbury,…
Covid update 9 Dec: 103 new cases
Rapid antigen testing will be available for free from pharmacies across New Zealand
Covid update 8 December: 90 new cases, 74 people in hospital
Wednesday 8 December
Today there are 90 new cases of Covid-19.
Of these, three are in Northland, 71 are in Auckland, nine in Waikato, five in Bay of…
Covid update: 135 new cases, Government purchases new antiviral Pfizer pill
Monday December 6: 4pm
The Government has purchased a new medicine from Pfizer which early research has shown could dramatically reduce the hospitalisation and death of people…
Covid update: 92 new cases in the community
Friday December 3
There are 92 new cases in the community today (back to double digits – woo!). 80 in Auckland, two in Waikato, one in Northland,…
Covid update: More cases in Nelson-Marlborough; 86 people in hospital; 9 in ICU
Today, there are 172 new community cases.
2 are in Northand, 142 are in Auckland, 15 are in Waikato, 1 is in the Bay of Plenty, 2…
Here’s what we know about the Covid Omicron strain
It's certainly a lot harder to pronounce.
Covid update: Vaccine rollout for children could begin in January; 83 people in hospital
The Government is looking at a "paediatric version" of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid update: 1 death; Booster rollout beginning; 82 in hospital
From tomorrow, anyone eligible for a booster shot can get one. An elderly person has also died.
Covid update: 145 new cases, 77 in hospital, one death
Officials are assessing international information on the new Omicron strain.
Countdown essential workers strike, asking for wages to match rising cost of living
About 800 distribution centre workers want pay increase to match rise in cost of living.
Covid update: 83 in hospital; 12 DHBs reach 90% first dose vaccination milestone
Of those in hospital, 5 are in ICU. There are also 149 new cases today.
Covid update: 172 new cases
Saturday 20 November, 1pm
Today there are 172 new cases. 148 are in Auckland, 12 in Waikato, four in Northland, three in Bay of Plenty, four in…