This section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19.
Current situation
Temporary suspension of arrivals from India
A temporary suspension of arrivals from India will take effect at 4 pm on 11 April 2021 until 28 April 2021. See the Advice for exemptions for more information.
Quarantine-free travel from Australia to New Zealand
Quarantine-free travel from Australia to New Zealand began on 19 April 2021. See the Advice for travellers page for more information.
Case numbers
As at 9 am 23 April 2021 there are 32 active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. See our Current cases page and the latest News and media updates.
All of New Zealand is at Alert Level 1
- You are legally required to wear a face mask or covering on all public transport and flights throughout New Zealand.
- For more information about Alert Levels, see the Unite Against COVID-19 website.
Anyone who has cold or flu symptoms, including muscle aches and fatigue, should get a test and stay home until you have a negative test result. Find your local testing facility on the Healthpoint 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've secured enough vaccines for everyone in New Zealand. Find out about our rollout plan and when you'll get a vaccine.
NZ COVID Tracer app
The official Ministry of Health contact tracing app helps you keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been.
- 23 April: No new community cases; no new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation
- 22 April: No new community cases; 3 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation
- 21 April: No new community cases; 1 new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation
- 20 April: April airport case update
- 20 April: No new community cases; 1 border case; 1 new historical case of COVID-19
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
23 April
- New: Travel from very high risk countries
- New: Independent report into COVID-19 cases at the Pullman Hotel
22 April
- New: Quarantine Free Travel to Australia: Locations of interest
- New: Ministry of Health aviation guidance for QFTZ
15 April
- Updated: Border Workforce Testing Register
14 April
12 April