Coronavirus

Business-related coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and how it affects New Zealand.
No more covid pre-departure tests to enter NZ

No more covid pre-departure tests to enter NZ

There were 5,554 community cases and a further 11 deaths of people with covid-19 reported on Wednesday.  

Rebecca Howard 16 Jun 2022
Pressure mounts for end to covid pre-departure tests
Travel

Pressure mounts for end to covid pre-departure tests

The US dropped pre-departure tests on Sunday. NZ is expected to follow suit soon.

Pattrick Smellie 13 Jun 2022
Covid alert remains at orange – 2­nd wave expected
News in Brief

Covid alert remains at orange – 2­nd wave expected

There has been no change to the covid alert level, pending fears of a second wave.

Staff reporters 24 May 2022
The $600m plan for MIQ 2.0
Policy

The $600m plan for MIQ 2.0

The government was about to dive into a $600m plan for a new improved MIQ but its border reopening plan has seen the project put on hold for now.

Jem Traylen 24 May 2022