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Live: Herd immunity by end of 2021, PM suggests; Drive thru vaccine centres possible
Other vaccines could be offered to hard-to-reach rural Kiwis or used for booster shots.
Air NZ crew member most likely exposed to Covid while overseas
Public health risk low because Air NZ crew member had limited contacts.
Kiwis told: 'Do not go sightseeing'; Aucklanders told to stay away from beaches
National Emergency Management Agency with the latest tsunami threat update.
No new Covid community cases but 'we're not out of the woods' - Bloomfield
Lack of new cases was encouraging, says health boss.
'The judgment of the entire nation' - PM on Covid rulebreakers
PM says she knows many New Zealanders were upset and angry about Covid rulebreakers.
No new community cases; 21 MIT students sought; 25,000 vehicles stopped
The latest community case is now in quarantine in Auckland.
Hello Raro: Travel bubble preparation with Cook Islands nears completion
Cooks tick last boxes for quarantine-free travel, NZ travel agents start selling packages.
New case who worked at Kmart wasn't cashier; Warning over different symptoms
Health officials still can't contact 10 students considered "casual plus" contacts.
'The wokester': Simon Bridges mocks police commissioner
Simon Bridges says the police need to crack down harder on gangs.
One new Covid community case linked to Auckland Valentine's Day outbreak
The update will be in a Ministry of Health statement.
No new Covid cases in community, possible genomic link to MIQ
Hipkins and Bloomfield are giving the 1pm Covid update.
Auckland moving to level 2, rest of NZ to level 1 - despite third new Covid case today
Auckland moves to alert level 2 at midnight and the rest of the country to alert level 1.
No new Covid cases, but 'too soon to speculate' about alert levels
More than 3000 people were swabbed in a testing blitz.
First vaccine doses arrive, PM vows to leave 'no stone unturned' in Covid investigation
Current alert levels will remain in place.
No new Covid community cases; Six contacts of Akl family test negative
The community cases plunged Auckland into a 72-hour lockdown.
Tiki vs tie: Parliament neck-tie stoush soon to be tied-up
Speaker Trevor Mallard says he's 'happy to be overruled' on tie-gate.
Woo-hoo! No new cases of Covid today; Pullman CCTV to get overhaul
Hipkins and Bloomfield provide update on the response to last week's community cases.
No new Covid cases after testing blitz; MIQ bedroom 'encounter' revealed
Zero new cases give reassurance for Aucklanders wanting to travel for the long weekend.
Live: Hundreds swamp testing stations - latest results; tougher rules for MIQ guests
Hipkins and Bloomfield are giving the 1pm press briefing on the Auckland Covid cases.
Close contacts of Covid case test negative, woman now 'recovered'
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said this was 'encouraging'.
Meet the Minister: Jan Tinetti and the panda suit
The minister is a former school principal.
Watch: The Govt's actions to prevent another massacre
The Government, police and NZ Intelligence Service have all apologised for failings.
From a top hat to an oath race: The 53rd Parliament is sworn in
Greens co-leader James Shaw has a personal plea for the Speaker.
Latest Covid case infected by neighbour; 1 new case at the border
Today's case arrived from Singapore on November 11.
AUT student's neighbour confirmed as a new Covid-19 case after investigation
Person's initial test was negative, 2nd test was a weak positive, that is now confirmed.
New Covid case linked to Defence cluster; full list of sites visited
New Auckland case confirmed link to Defence cluster, Govt to make compulsory mask order.
CBD staff should work from home if they can, Covid case's movements revealed
The latest on the new Auckland Covid case revealed today.
Covid outbreak: Apartment residents mixed with isolation hotel guests, residents claim
The person is a student at AUT University.
Nats' caucus reshuffle - Bridges turns down finance, Muller down the list
Judith Collins has promoted Michael Woodhouse to be her finance spokesman.
New poll shows majority of Kiwis voted 'yes' in euthanasia referendum
David Seymour said the results were 'very encouraging'.
Life in limbo: Politicians' anxious wait, MP likely to leave Parliament for third time
Maureen Pugh wants to buy a new tractor if she gets ousted from Parliament again.
Todd Muller concedes his coup among 'kaleidoscope of issues' leading to defeat
MP says he supports the current National leadership.
One new Covid case today: Young boy in managed isolation
Director general of health hosting a 1pm press conference.
No new community Covid cases, just one in managed isolation
How many new cases of Covid-19 are there?
Watch: Contact of engineer tests positive; 8 new cases at border
The total number of active cases in New Zealand is 66.
'Level 1 plus': 2 new imported Covid cases; cases on Oz ship linked to NZ port worker
Ashley Bloomfield says there is a stronger emphasis on masks and the Covid Tracer app.
National unveils $105m tourism promise in Rotorua
What is National promising the tourism sector?
Going down - Auckland moving to alert level 2 and NZ to level 1; No new Covid cases
Cabinet will review the alert levels again on Monday, October 5.
One new Covid case at border; Grieving family's message after 25th death
'Coronavirus is so real and to be vigilant and cautious' - grieving family's message.
Election 2020: Labour unveils $1b plan for the welfare system
Labour would bring back an allowance for sole parents 10 years after it was axed.
Judith Collins wants Royal Commission into Whaakari/White Island disaster
Jacinda Ardern wants to wait for the findings of the Worksafe and Coroner investigations.
Collins outlines National plan to streamline infrastructure projects
Policy complements plan to spend $31bn on new transport projects over next decade.
12 more days - NZ to stay at level 2 and Auckland at 2.5
There are five new Covid cases today - three in the community.
Govt's new virus attack weapon; 14 new cases - equal highest since April, 9 at border
Sam Morgan has pulled out of the CovidCard, but the Government says it doesn't need him.
Nine new cases; 'Not OK' to keep kids away from school - Government
Three of the new community cases are linked to the Mt Roskill church.
Auckland lockdown lifts tonight: 13 new cases, 11 in the community
There are now 133 cases linked to Auckland cluster and 18 to Mt Roskill "mini-cluster".
Cancer patient Michael Cullen supports euthanasia: 'I want the choice'
'There is an overriding issue of control and dignity," says former deputy PM.
7 new Covid cases; church 'mini cluster' won't delay level 2 move: Hipkins
The number of cases linked to a Mt Roskill wedding and church services has grown.
Seven new virus cases linked to cluster; PM on Collins' 'part-time' minister comment
Two of the new cases are linked to churches and two are household contacts.
Nine new Covid cases today, 8 linked to Auckland cluster
There are 10 people in hospital, including two in intensive care.
New cluster now at 78 after 5 new cases; lift possible source of case
All new cases are related to the community cluster in Auckland.
Watch: Election delayed until October - and won't be pushed back again
Election has been pushed back by a month.
Live: D-Day on election - National says it would be happy with a 2021 date
Collins: 'I said to Jacinda Ardern... we're happy to give you the numbers in Parliament'.
13 new cases: 'Vile slurs' - social media warnings after family targeted; coolstore the best lead in outbreak
How many new cases of Covid-19 are there today?
13 new Covid cases in community; Blunder enrages school
Ashley Bloomfield is revealing the results of another day of mass testing at 1pm today
D-Day: What Cabinet will consider in today's alert level decision
A key piece of the puzzle is whether the cases can all be connected.
Return of a Covid cluster - NZ to learn lockdown fate at 5.30pm Friday
Today's results reveal the first trends from mass testing.
Auckland in lockdown, rest of country in level 2 after community transmission
It comes after four cases of community transmission.
Every Kiwi home needs masks - Health Minister; no new Covid cases today
The Government will reveal which alert levels would require mass masking.
Security guards fall asleep on the job at isolation hotels
Megan Woods will answer questions about charging returnees.
PM cautious on travel bubble; New Covid-19 message revealed
She spoke at the final post-Cabinet press conference ahead of the election.
'Politically motivated': Nat MP sent Covid patient info after being labelled racist
Ex-National Party president Michelle Boag sent the info to try to help clear his name.
Coalition cracks on quarantine charges: Peters blasts 'grossly unfair' exemptions
Minister Megan Woods and Air Commodore Darryn Webb reveal how much will Kiwis have to pay.
One new Covid case; 170 contacts of South Korean case, household isolating
Chris Hipkins and Ashley Bloomfield have given an update on Covid-19.
Sex-text scandal: Andrew Falloon told Collins he only sent one image to one woman
National's Andrew Falloon had a 'pattern of behaviour', says party leader Judith Collins.
Local lockdowns loom if fresh NZ Covid outbreak - PM
Prime Minister outlines the Government's next steps.
Live: Crushed it - Collins sets sights on Ardern; senior Nat MP also looks shaky
Third time lucky for Judith Collins as she succeeds Todd Muller in Nats leadership vote.
Live: The race to lead the Nats - Bridges coy, Collins less so
National MPs are in Wellington ahead of tonight's caucus meeting.
'Take it seriously': Bloomfield's warning as NZ records lowest testing day since March
Just 371 people tested in the community on Sunday, as rest of world hit record infections.
National leader knew Michael Woodhouse was also sent Covid patient data
The MP told Todd Muller on Tuesday evening that he had Covid data from Boag.
Live: Todd Muller: MP 'went behind my back'; his only option was to stand-down
Why Hamish Walker had to go.
Live: 'Others' fingerprints all over this': Police Minister on Nats' Covid privacy breach
I simply can't believe that this is just Michelle Boag and Hamish Walker
One new Covid case - man in his 20s from London
The final cluster of Covid-19 cases is due to close today.
Live: Overseas holiday? Why travellers may soon have to pay for isolation
It's not fair for taxpayers to foot the bill of holidays in isolation, says PM.
Watch: Two more Covid cases; Health boss' plea to 367 Kiwis dodging authorities
There are now 22 active cases in New Zealand.
'Time has come': Anne Tolley to quit politics at election
After 34 years, Anne Tolley is stepping down from politics.
Three new Covid cases in isolation; Bloomfield backs Clark
No more tests for every sniffle as testing criteria change.
Two new Covid cases: Men in their 20s from LA and India
There are now 10 active cases in New Zealand.
Jacinda Ardern says ministers not to blame for border failure
Military to oversee quarantine and isolation facilities.
Level 1 from midnight, PM's 'little dance' at Covid-free news
Ardern: Kiwis have done 'something remarkable' by uniting to crush the virus.