In a statement today, the Ministry of Health said the death has not been included in the official Covid-related deaths "at this stage".
The Ministry said the patient was transferred from a managed isolation facility into hospital-level care for the treatment of a serious non-Covid related condition earlier this month, and then returned a positive result.
The Ministry said the patient spoke with family daily, either by zoom or phone.
"On behalf of New Zealanders, I want to recognise this family's loss," said Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
