Health
Covid update Feb 26: 13,606 new cases, 263 people in hospital
The protest at Parliament is a 'potential super spreader event'.
Covid update Feb 25: over 12,000 new cases today
There are 12,011 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
Covid update Feb 24: 6137 new community cases
There are 205 people in hospital, and one person has died.
Why it's taking so long to get your Covid-19 test result
But good news: Rapid Antigen Tests are available from today.
Covid-19 mandates and restrictions to ease once Omicron outbreak passes peak
The prime minister says now is not the time "to remove armour" just as the Covid-19 battle begins.
Omicron will keep going until it can't find any new people to infect, expert says
With Long Covid and lasting impacts - no, it's not a good idea to try to get Omicron.
Set aside time to worry: Psychologist's advice on how to prepare for Omicron
It’s about finding the balance of what we can and can’t control, a psychologist says.
Covid update Feb 13: 810 new community cases
"As expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities." - MOH
Covid update Feb 12: 454 new community cases
58 percent of the eligible population have had a booster
Covid update Feb 11: 446 new cases today
More than 50,000 people received a booster shot yesterday.
Covid update Feb 10: 306 new community cases today
Southern DHB has recorded its first Covid-19 case in Queenstown.
Covid update Feb 7: 188 new cases
There were 24,935 booster doses administered on Waitangi Day yesterday.
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.
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.