New ZealandMinistry wanted to keep Covid-19 case numbers from local councilsMinistry feared losing control of the Covid-19 information by giving it to councils.29 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Government to spend another $150 million on PPEPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed at today's post-Cabinet press conference that the Government would spend another $150 million on personal protective equipment for workers in border facilities and in health care.Watch29 Jun 05:04 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases at isolation centresThere are two new cases of Covid-19 both recently returned from overseas. Both cases are in managed facilities since they arrived in the country. There are now 22 active cases in New Zealand.Watch29 Jun 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExpert: Bungled Covid-19 isolation is great newsComment: Covid 19 kills one in 100 within four weeks of infection, so why am I delighted?25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Three new Covid-19 cases - one in Rotorua and two in ChristchurchNew Zealand has three new Covid-19 cases today - one in Rotorua and two in Christchurch. All are in managed isolation.Watch25 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two new cases of Covid-19, one in locked-down Rotorua hotelNew Zealand has two new cases of Covid-19, taking our total number of active cases to 12. Health chief Ashley Bloomfield has also confirmed there is a positive case in Rotorua following the city's Ibis Hotel being put into lockdown.Watch24 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: David Clark and Dr Ashley Bloomfield grilled on border failuresHealth Minister David Clark cannot say whether the proper protocols were applied to any of the 55 people who left managed isolation early on compassionate grounds before June 16.Watch24 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'Stressed' people lining up for hours to get swab testedSwab testing at Covid-19 stations have once again ramped up due to the confirmed cases.24 Jun 12:23 AM
WorldBoris Johnson announces British lockdown to be eased from July 4British Prime Minister Boris Johnson details which lockdown restrictions will be eased from July 4 in order to help businesses and families get back on their feet. Video / APWatch23 Jun 07:21 PM
New ZealandFocus: Woman given months to live after being told not to worry about lumpHollie Mcintyre (30) is dying of cancer after being told the lump in her breast was nothing to worry about. Video / Greg BowkerWatch23 Jun 06:22 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Kiwi air crews to be tested for Covid-19All air crew on "high risk" routes will have to stay in isolation and return a negative test before they're allowed into the community, Health Minister David Clark says.Watch23 Jun 04:52 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases in isolation facilitiesTwo more people have tested positive for Covid-19 and there are now 10 active cases in the country. Both of the two new cases are in managed isolation facilities, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.Watch23 Jun 01:04 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two new Covid cases - teenage girl, man in 30s from overseasNew Zealand has two more Covid cases today, with both infected people in isolation hotels after travelling from Islamabad and India.Watch22 Jun 03:08 AM
New ZealandHosking grills PM Ardern over Covid-19 testing in quarantineNewstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking grills PM Jacinda Ardern over Covid-19 testing in quarantine facilities. Audio / Newstalk ZBWatch21 Jun 07:42 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases, Auckland quarantine facilities now fullTwo new Covid-19 case discoveries today proves the Government's isolation and quarantine system is working, the heads of the operation say.Watch21 Jun 04:10 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new Covid-19 cases in New ZealandDirector-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield Ashley Bloomfield says New Zealand has no new Covid-19 cases. There were 6273 tests completed yesterday and a total os 327,460 total tests.Watch19 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: New Zealand has another new Covid-19 caseNew Zealand has another new Covid-19 case. The man is in his 60s and is now in a quarantine facility in Auckland - the Jet Park Hotel.Watch18 Jun 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRetired High Court Judge: How to close the Covid-19 gapsComment: Now we've seen how poorly our Covid restrictions work, here's how we fix it.17 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Covid testing times and contact tracing fails 'gold standard'Ministry data showed Auckland missed three key performance measures.17 Jun 07:50 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Whanau Ora boss disputes The Simpson health reportFocus Live: Whanau Ora boss argues new Māori health authority should be under her. Video / Will TraffordWatch17 Jun 06:27 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: No new virus cases, Jacinda Ardern gives updateTwo women who have tested positive for Covid-19 got lost on their drive from Auckland to Wellington and required help - giving the person a "kiss and a cuddle", Parliament has been told.Watch17 Jun 03:16 AM
New Zealand'NZ out of step': Expert urges use of face masks at airports after new coronavirus casesA top epidemiologist says all airport staff should be wearing face masks.16 Jun 03:48 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: New Zealand has two new Covid-19 casesThe new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand are two women from the United Kingdom who were allowed to travel to Wellington on compassionate grounds, Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.Watch16 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Major health report recommends significant overhaul of NZ's DHB systemA "once-in-a-generation" report into New Zealand's health sector has recommended a significant overhaul of the country's district health board system and the creation of new health agencies.Watch15 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I couldn't imagine missing the first few days of his life': The lockdown trials of mums and midwivesThe Reids faced an anxious choice going into lockdown - give birth at home or in hospital.15 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandLockdown bonus: NZ smashed Covid - the astonishing impact it's also had on fluOur radical efforts to beat Covid-19 have squashed rates of another winter nasty: the flu.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt's $211m funding boost to free up Middlemore Hospital bedsThe money will deliver "more equitable outcomes for South Aucklanders", PM says.11 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandHospitals stocktake paints dire pictureMany areas of NZs hospitals are in "poor or very poor" shape - report.09 Jun 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionŌtara community beats KFC in food fightComment: Which came first, the deep-fried chicken or the shell-shocked locals?09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: New Zealand is Covid free for the 18th day in a rowFrom today, people in managed self-isolation and quarantine won't be able to apply for exemptions to attend funerals and tangi.Watch09 Jun 01:01 AM
New Zealand'You slept for a month': Meet NZ's last Covid-19 hospital patientLilian Su'a is lucky to be alive after she and her husband caught Covid-1908 Jun 08:27 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: New Zealand will move to alert level 1 tonightNew Zealand will move to alert level 1 - and a return to mostly normal lives - from midnight tonight. The announcement comes just two hours after health officials confirmed that the country now has no active Covid-19 cases.Watch08 Jun 03:57 AM
WorldCovid 19: Animal tests give vaccine hopeFerrets, monkeys and mice used to ensure safety of Covid-19 drugs.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Healthcare15 days of zero Covid cases, one stubborn case left - latest mask adviceNew Zealand continues its march towards level 1 with no new cases today.06 Jun 01:03 AM
