This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
COVID-19 cases in the community
As at 15 October 2021 there are 683 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, including 664 community cases that are being managed.
Anyone who returns a positive COVID-19 test is required to enter a managed isolation facility for 14 days.
See more on our Current cases page and in the latest News and media updates.
Locations of interest
View the locations of interest and advice on what to do on our contact tracing locations of interest page.
Testing
View the latest information about COVID-19 testing on the Unite Against COVID-19 website. Find testing locations: in Auckland or nationwide.
Accessing health care
View Health and disability services at different Alert Levels and read more on the COVID-19 website.
Alert levels
Auckland, Northland, and parts of Waikato are at Alert Level 3.
The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2.
COVID-19 vaccines
We've secured enough COVID-19 vaccines for everyone in New Zealand.
NZ COVID Tracer app
The official Ministry of Health contact tracing app helps you keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been.
- 15 October: 65 community cases of COVID-19; 1 new case in managed isolation; more than 68,000 vaccines administered yesterday
- 15 October: Second positive wastewater result in Te Awamutu, symptomatic locals urged to get tested
- 14 October: 71 community cases of COVID-19; one case at the border; 87 percent of Aucklanders have one vaccine dose
- 14 October: COVID-19 update
- 13 October: New possibilities on horizon as My Covid Record website launches
- 13 October: 55 community cases of COVID-19; more than 72,000 vaccines administered yesterday
- 13 October: COVID-19 update
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
15 October
13 October
12 October
- Funeral directors, religious and faith-based leaders
- Guidance at Alert Level 3 for Aged care providers
11 October
7 October