There are 205 new cases in total in the community and one death.
There are five new cases being reported in the Bay of Plenty today.
Four of these cases are linked to existing cases in Mount Maunganui. Investigations are underway into any possible links between the remaining case and any known cases.
Locations of interest
The Ministry of Health has also released a number of new locations of interest in Rotorua, Tokoroa and Tūrangi.
2pm update
BP Connect, Tokoroa 32-34 Main Rd, State Highway 1, Tokoroa. Thursday 18 November. 10:52 am - 1:24 pm.
Anyone who visited this location of interest must self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms for 10 days after being exposed at these locations of interest. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result AND until 24 hours after symptoms resolve.
12pm update
Kmart Rotorua: 1490 Amohau Street, Rotorua, Rotorua 3010. Wednesday, November 17 between 1.15pm and 3.45pm.
Coupland's Bakeries, Rotorua: 110 Lake Road, Koutu, Rotorua 3010. Wednesday, November 17 between 12.25pm and 1.50pm.
The Bakehouse Cafe, Tokoroa: 227 Leith Place, Tokoroa, Tokoroa 3420. Thursday, November 18 between 11.05am and 12.30pm.
Anyone who visited these locations of interest must self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms for 10 days after being exposed at these locations of interest. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result AND until 24 hours after symptoms resolve.
10am update
Pak'nSave Rotorua: 1042 Amohau St, Rotorua, Rotorua 3010. Monday, November 15 between 4.30pm and 7.15pm.
Anyone who visited this location of interest must self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms for 10 days after being exposed at these locations of interest. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result AND until 24 hours after symptoms resolve.
8am update
St Pierre's Sushi Rotorua: 1490 Amohau St, Rotorua, Rotorua 3010. Monday, November 15 between 3.20pm and 4.50pm.
Anyone who visited this location must self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms for 14 days after being exposed at this location of interest. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result AND until 24 hours after symptoms resolve.
Bakehouse Cafe and Roast, Turangi: 40 Turangi Town Centre, Turangi, 3334. Tuesday, November 16 between 1.15pm and 2.30pm.
Anyone who visited this location of interest must self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms for 10 days after being exposed at these locations of interest. If symptoms develop, get a test and stay at home until you get a negative test result AND until 24 hours after symptoms resolve.
Previous locations of interest.
Rotorua and Taupō testing centres
Rotorua Covid-19 Community Testing Centre
To allow an increase in testing capacity, testing is now available 8.30am to 3pm daily at The Copthorne Hotel.
Entry is from Ward Ave (off Fenton St) and exit is on to Maida Vale St.
Kahukura Clubrooms testing station in Rotorua has now closed.
Taupō Covid-19 Community Testing Centre
79 Miro Street, Taupō
Open today from 8.30am until 3pm
Covid-19 symptoms
• A new or worsening cough.
• A fever of at least 38C.
• Shortness of breath.
• Sore throat.
• Sneezing and runny nose.
• Temporary loss of smell.
