Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi Te Whānau-ā-Apanui are asking for those who do not whakapapa to it to refrain from going into their rohe this summer. Te Whānau-ā-Apanui Covid-19 iwi response unit (IRU) member and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi said iwi were putting conditions in place for those who were planning to enter the […]

As cases of a new coronavirus variant are confirmed around the world, Japan announced that it will suspend entry of all foreign visitors, joining an increasing number of countries that are tightening their borders as fear spreads of yet another extension of pandemic suffering. Japan, which has yet to detect any cases of the recently […]

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced that most travellers coming into New Zealand who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to enter managed isolation. New Zealand citizens will be able to travel from Australia without the requirement of quarantining after January 16 2022, providing they are fully vaccinated. However, the mandatory 7 day […]

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that she is confident that during the traditional holiday season this Summer, the hospitals and medical providers will be able to cope with any pressure which may occur from Covid-19. Ardern said that the government had identified regions where “the most significant number of people coming into them” during the […]

The Super City is expected to open to New Zealanders on 15 December, however visitors to Auckland will be required either vaccinated or tested for Covid-19. The prime minister said confirmation of the planned switch to the Covid-19 Protection Framework for all of New Zealand is still to be confirmed by cabinet. It is expected […]

After four arduous months in lockdown Aucklanders are expected to flee the city like water through floodgates. On 15 December, the borders will be opened for vaccinated, and those who have tested negative for Covid-19 to leave and travel to the regions. Tourism experts anticipate a rush towards the regions. Chris Roberts, Tourism Industry Association […]

New Zealanders who are double vaccinated can now request a certificate so they may enjoy freedoms this Summer. “My Vaccine Pass,” as it has been nicknamed will be required for people to participate in a range of public environments. “People will need one to do a lot of the things they’re looking forward to doing […]

Many Waikato residents are excited to learn that their region will finally be open for business at 11:59PM Tuesday night after six weeks of lockdown. Matthew Pedley owner of Mr Pickles Bar and Eatery in Hamilton said, “It’s amazing. I think it’s great for businesses here in Waikato, in hospitality particularly. They’ve been really crying […]

Auckland’s Delta outbreak has coincided with a “drastic” surge in Covid-19 disinformation that’s outstripped even that observed online over all of last year. Now, researchers are concerned that our parallel “infodemic” is steering the vaccine hesitant toward extreme, far-right ideologies that target minorities. A new report – released on a day that thousands of people […]

There has been a total of 207 new community cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, with one new death at North Shore Hospital. The new cases today include 192 cases in Auckland, seven in Waikato, two in Northland, three in Taupo, one in Rotorua and two in the Tararua district. A further Rotorua […]