This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
Anyone who has cold or flu symptoms should get a test and stay home until you have a negative test result. Find your local testing facility on the Healthpoint website.
14 February Auckland Cases
- Contact tracing locations of interest
- Media release: 4 new cases of COVID-19
- Media update - 7 pm - livestream
Vaccines
- Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine is set to arrive in New Zealand: When vaccinations will start.
- 3 February media release: Robust assessment ahead of Medsafe approval of vaccine.
Case numbers
As at 9 am 14 February 2021 there are 47 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. See our Current cases page and the latest News and media updates.
Alert Levels
All of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1. Find out more on the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
For COVID-19 health advice and information, contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or +64 9 358 5453 for international SIMS.
COVID-19 vaccines
We're expecting enough vaccines for everyone in New Zealand. They'll be free and voluntary for the general public.
NZ COVID Tracer app
The official Ministry of Health contact tracing app helps you keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been.
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
12 February
- Guidelines for Air New Zealand staff staying in self-isolation hotel
- When vaccinations will start
- Signage for ships in isolation or quarantine
- Updated: Contact tracing for COVID-19
- Updated: Case definition and clinical testing guidelines for COVID-19
11 February
10 February
- Who can get the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine
- Provisional monthly results on COVID-19 impacts: 2020/21 New Zealand Health Survey
6 February
3 February