Health

Covid update Feb 6: 208 new community cases

More than 48,000 booster shots were administered yesterday.

Covid update Feb 5: 243 new cases

More than 66,000 boosters were administered yesterday, the record number so far.

Covid update Feb 4: 209 community cases

Māori across Aotearoa will soon reach 90 percent partial vaccination today.

Covid update Feb 3: 147 new community cases

People going away for Waitangi weekend should have Covid-19 safety plans in place.

Pacific community receives funds to help with Covid-19 booster and child vaccination uptake

The boost is to support the Prepare Pacific Community Vaccination Fund in wake of Omicron.

Covid-19 booster shot wait time reduced to three months

A million more New Zealanders will be able to get their booster shot from Friday. 

Covid update Feb 2: 142 new cases

6 people are in hospital with the virus.

Prime minister tests negative for Covid-19

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was exposed to Covid-19 while on a flight.

School uniforms are sexist and uncomfortable: new research

Research shows school uniforms restrict physical activity

Govt's plan to tackle Omicron

The plan, which has three phases, aims to slow down and limit the spread of an Omicron outbreak.

Tougher mask rules, increase in Covid-19 testing capacity

New mask rules means no more scarves, bandanas or t-shirts pulled up over the nose.

All of New Zealand is moving to Red at midnight tonight

The Omicron variant is beginning to spread in the community.

Big Gay Out 2022 cancelled due to Omicron threat

Big Gay Out has been cancelled due to the threat of a potential Omicron outbreak in the community.

  • 19 Jan 22

Covid update Jan 17: 16 new cases, tamariki vaccinations begin

An investigation into how a MIQ worker became infected with the Omicron variant continues.

Covid update Jan 15: 29 new community cases

29 people are in hospital

Covid update Jan 13: 28 community cases

A technical error which delayed Covid tracer app notifications has been fixed.

Why our summer Covid numbers are so low

Despite lockdown lifting and New Zealanders travelling across the country over Christmas and New Year’s Day, our Covid community cases have been surprisingly low. 

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Covid update Jan 12: 28 community cases, 2 deaths

Two people with Covid-19 have died.

Covid update Jan 11: 14 community cases

A new case in Wellington is linked to the Hidden Valley Festival.

Covid Dec 24: 62 new community cases, person dies in hospital

A person with Covid-19 has died at Auckland's North Shore hospital.

Covid Dec 23: 56 new community cases

Thursday December 23

There are 56 new community cases of Covid-19 today.

Of these, 42 are in Auckland, 4 in Waikato, 6 in Bay of Plenty, 2 in…

Covid Dec 22: 56 new community cases, 6 Omicron cases

The total number of international arrivals infected with Omicron has increased to 28.

Covid-19: Govt introduces plan to minimise risk of Omicron

New measures are in place to keep Omicron out of the community for as long as possible.

Waitangi Tribunal finds Govt Covid response actively breached Treaty

“Māori were put at a disproportionate risk of being infected by Delta” than others, Tribunal found.

Covid update Dec 20: 69 new community cases

The country now has 22 Omicron cases.

Covid: New Zealand is 90 percent fully vaccinated

New Zealand has just hit a Covid-19 milestone.

Covid-19: Vaccine for children could be available next year

Children between the ages of 5 and 11 could soon be eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Covid update Dec 15: 74 cases, person dies in hospital

A person with Covid-19 has died at Tauranga Hospital.

Covid update Dec 14: 80 new cases

Tuesday December 13

Today there are 80 new cases of Covid-19.

Of these cases, 51 are in Auckland, 21 in Waikato, 7 in Bay of Plenty, and 1…

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,…

  • 10 Dec 21