There are 167 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today - including two in the Bay of Plenty - with two new deaths also reported.
In a statement, the Ministry said today's official cases included 142 in Auckland, 17 in Waikato, five in Northland, and one each in the Bay of Plenty, Lakes, and Canterbury.
There were 194 new community cases of Covid-19 recorded yesterday - 180 in Auckland, five in Waikato, three in Northland, six in Taupo and one in Turangi.
This morning it was announced a man who attended a cricket training session in Palmerston North this week has tested positive for Covid-19.
The Manawatu Cricket Association confirmed he attended his club training on Tuesday evening.