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.
Locations of interest
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Auckland border-related cases: contact tracing locations of interest
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Northland community case: contact tracing locations of interest
Find testing services throughout New Zealand
Find your local testing facility and opening hours on the Healthpoint website.
Case numbers
As at 9 am 27 January 2021 there are 68 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.
Pre-departure testing requirements
See the latest information on pre-departure testing requirements, which now apply to passengers arriving in New Zealand from all countries, with the exception of Australia, Antartica and some Pacific Island nations.
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 getting prepared so we can access safe and effective vaccines at the earliest possible time.
NZ COVID Tracer app
The official Ministry of Health contact tracing app helps you keep a digital diary of the places you’ve been.
News and media updates
- 27 January: 2 border-related COVID-19 cases confirmed
- 27 January: Two further returnees under investigation
- 27 January: 4 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation; 1 historical case
- 27 January: COVID-19 media update
- 26 January: 2 cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation; update on Northland case
- 25 January: Update on Northland case, and 6 cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation
- 25 January: COVID-19 media update
- 24 January: Probable case of COVID-19 in a returnee
Latest updates
Our advice is under active review and is updated regularly. The latest updates include the following changes to the website.
27 January
26 January
25 January
- Updated: How COVID-19 testing works
24 January
22 January
- Added: Travel within New Zealand
20 January
- Updated: Advice for travellers