Auckland DHB ramps up Covid-19 testing
'Our message to people living in Auckland is to continue to be vigilant.'
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Focus Live: One new Covid-19 case in managed isolation
Dr Ashley Bloomfield said there was one new Covid-19 case in managed isolation during an update at Ora Toa Cannons Creek Medical Centre in Porirua. Video / Ministry of Health
One new Covid case today, traveller from Melbourne
Can we continue the run of zero fresh cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand?
Focus Live: Ashley Bloomfield’s first Covid-19 swab
Watch: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gets his first Covid-19 swab. Video / Ministry of Health
Crew raise concerns about managed isolation flights
Air New Zealand says it is following expert advice and has taken appropriate action.
Focus Live: Travel bubble with the Cook Islands 'before end of year' - PM Jacinda Ardern
PM Jacinda Ardern met with Cabinet in August to discuss the first steps for a travel bubble with the Cook Islands. Video / Mark Mitchell
No new cases but Kiwis 'need to be prepped for virus to re-emerge'
The Ministry of Health says it is an 'eventuality'.
100 days of solitude (and no transmission) - NZ hits historic Covid century mark
The last case of community transmission was recorded on May 1.
Kiwis' trust in Govt's pandemic management falls
A recent poll shows a drop in those who trust the Government's management of Covid-19.
Govt: South Auckland pair not the first to be in managed isolation at home
Dozens have applied for medical exemptions from hotel managed isolation.
Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield demonstrates how to correctly use a face mask
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.
Dentists bite back for better care for struggling Kiwis
Low-income Kiwis struggle for good dental care - and dentists need funding to provide it.
Collins: Covid-19 'simply would not be allowed in' under National
National leader has "zero tolerance" towards Covid-19 entering the country.
Focus Live: Over 35,000 Kiwis have returned home through isolation hotels
Housing Minister Megan Woods said the law to charge Kiwis returning to New Zealand has now passed all stages and the fees will come into force mid-August.
Security guards fall asleep on the job at isolation hotels
Megan Woods will answer questions about charging returnees.
Bloomfield may advise masks at level 2
Bloomfield advises Kiwis to stock up on masks in case they're needed.
Increased Covid-19 tracing 'unnecessary': Auckland public health
Region was told it must be able to trace 177 cases a day.
Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand
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.
Long lines at Queenstown pop-up Covid testing spot
The testing site was set up after a Korean man who later tested positive visited the city.
Aussies outlive Kiwis, new research shows
Dr Samantha Murton said it is 'a significant concern' gap shows Kiwis are disadvantaged.
Probe on Covid-19 travellers from NZ: Two women - one to LA, another to Sydney
Details of two investigations into travellers from NZ who reported positive for Covid-19.
Three new Covid-19 cases - one child, two women
The ministry will announce about 1pm whether there are any new cases of Covid-19.
Health checks for residents near chemical plant labelled a 'sham'
Residents' advocates say the checks are next to worthless as the data is not collected.
Mystery surrounds woman who tested positive for Covid-19 after flying from Auckland to Sydney
Two women have tested positive in Sydney after leaving New Zealand.
Two new cases of Covid-19 today in managed isolation
Today's two new cases bring the total number of confirmed cases to 1212.
Stranded boaties in 'dire' situation appeal for New Zealand's help
Stranded boaties are seeking refuge in New Zealand as the dangerous cyclone season looms.
Concerns Covid-19 patients could hide contacts out of 'shame'
Fears Covid patients may not always tell the truth about who they've been in contact with.
Sylvia Park food court gets 'deep clean' after visit from South Korean case
The food court was closed for a "full deep clean".
Focus Live: One new Covid-19 case in managed isolation, three months since community transmission
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.
Funding boost to replace 50-year-old infrastructure at Auckland City Hospital
Minister of Health Chris Hipkins unveils $26m kitty for upgrades.
Government's plan to fast-track Covid-19 vaccine
Ministry of Health won't rule out offering indemnity to NZ supplier of vaccine.
Focus Live: How much travellers will pay for isolation hotel stays
Minister in charge of managed isolation Megan Woods reveals how much returnees will pay to stay in managed isolation. Video / Mark Mitchell
Pharmac report: Should rich people get subsidised medicine?
Should high income workers pay higher tax for medicine or more on health insurance?
Focus Live: Household of NZ traveller isolating after positive Covid-19 test
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.