Watch: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gets his first Covid-19 swab. Video / Ministry of Health

Air New Zealand says it is following expert advice and has taken appropriate action.

PM Jacinda Ardern met with Cabinet in August to discuss the first steps for a travel bubble with the Cook Islands. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Ministry of Health says it is an 'eventuality'.

The last case of community transmission was recorded on May 1.

A recent poll shows a drop in those who trust the Government's management of Covid-19.

Dozens have applied for medical exemptions from hotel managed isolation.

As New Zealanders are urged to prepare for an imminent second wave of Covid-19, the country's top health official is demonstrating how to correctly use a face mask on social media this morning.

Low-income Kiwis struggle for good dental care - and dentists need funding to provide it.

Megan Woods will answer questions about charging returnees.

Bloomfield advises Kiwis to stock up on masks in case they're needed.

Region was told it must be able to trace 177 cases a day.

There are no new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said five previously reported cases are now recovered, meaning there are 22 active cases in managed isolation in the country.

The testing site was set up after a Korean man who later tested positive visited the city.

Dr Samantha Murton said it is 'a significant concern' gap shows Kiwis are disadvantaged.

Details of two investigations into travellers from NZ who reported positive for Covid-19.

The ministry will announce about 1pm whether there are any new cases of Covid-19.

Residents' advocates say the checks are next to worthless as the data is not collected.

Stranded boaties are seeking refuge in New Zealand as the dangerous cyclone season looms.

Fears Covid patients may not always tell the truth about who they've been in contact with.

The food court was closed for a "full deep clean".

There is one new Covid case today in managed isolation. The new case is a woman in her 20s who arrived from Ireland via Dubai on July 24.

Minister of Health Chris Hipkins unveils $26m kitty for upgrades.

Ministry of Health won't rule out offering indemnity to NZ supplier of vaccine.

Minister in charge of managed isolation Megan Woods reveals how much returnees will pay to stay in managed isolation. Video / Mark Mitchell

Should high income workers pay higher tax for medicine or more on health insurance?

There is no evidence the person who tested positive for Covid-19 in South Korea after travelling from New Zealand was infected here, Health Minister Chris Hipkins says. Five household contacts of the person and are all well but are in self-isolation and will be tested today.

GPs are getting frustrated with patients who refuse a Covid 19 test when recommended.

The Ministry of Health reveals NZ's latest Covid-19 tally.

Korean language newspapers say a Kiwi in his 20s is in hospital with Covid-19.