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Emerging positive cases have been linked to transitional housing tenants and gangs.
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Middlemore boss says new cases are occurring unexpectedly.
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It's a chorus as catchy as Covid itself - "vaccinate, before it's too late".
Woman who survived 1918 flu, World War II succumbs to Covid
Primetta Giacopini's life ended the way it began - in a pandemic.
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Images reveal China's radical Covid plan
Startling new photos show the immense scale of China's ambitious quarantine strategy.
Australia set to announce 'no jab, no pay' rules for health workers
But the move is likely to spark tensions.
'Steady stream' of ED patients show up for unrelated issues, test positive for Covid
Two new exposure events have been identified at Middlemore hospital.
Missing activists: Wuhan whistleblowers mysteriously disappear
One of the activists is lawyer-turned-citizen journalist Chen Qiushi.
Local Focus: Whanganui's 'real heroes'
Getting the vaccine is tougher for some than others, but they're still doing it.
MIQ taking toll on returnees' mental health - psychologists
Some returnees say they're being caught completely unprepared by the mental health toll.
Covid-19: What you need to know about kids and vaccines
The Pfizer shot may soon be approved for under-12s. An expert explains what that means.
Lockdown hero: Sparky's free bacon butties brighten day for cafe, customers
Free coffee and doughnuts on the menu after sparky's bright idea grows.
'Red alert' hospital plans for uncontrolled Covid-19 revealed
Escalation plans have been released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.
Covid-19: How have Kiwi pre-teen kids fared during the pandemic?
Most comprehensive NZ study of its kind set to survey 6000 pre-teens' pandemic lives.
Mangaweka residents travelling an hour for Covid-19 jab
Mangaweka locals call for a vaccination clinic and it is on the way
Covid latest: 'Risky' alert-level decision nears - calls for more vaccinations, testing
Regardless of a level change, the Auckland border will remain.
More than 80% of Covid cases and hospitalisations among unvaccinated
'Your chances of ending up in hospital with Delta if you're unvaccinated are greater.'
Two Covid exposures at Middlemore, 66 patients are close contacts
Two new exposure events have been identified at Middlemore hospital.
Cases skyrocket in Singapore as country tries to 'live with Covid'
Covid cases have increased - but there is evidence the plan is working.
Business leader calls for 'expanded criteria' to Auckland's Covid-19 borders
Cabinet will not consider the removal of Auckland's tight borders when it meets on Monday.
Locations of interest: Mt Roskill, Panmure and Hillsborough among new locations
New locations of interest show Covid-infected person visited an Auckland dairy.
Death of teen after Covid vaccination might be linked to other medication
Vaccination not believed to have caused the death of Auckland high school student.
Walking for Wellness: The initiative to help travel agents cope with closed borders
Small business minister acknowledges travel agents one of hardest-hit groups.
Shipping boss: Govts must relieve supply chain turmoil
Intervention needed to avoid 'out-of-control situation', warns Mitsui OSK Lines president.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 30 Sept Wrap
There were 19 Covid cases in the community today. Video / NZ Herald
Covid coffers: $3.1million windfall after emergency law botch-up sees lockdown jobless short-changed
The 5,300 people who applied for Jobseeker benefit for four months last year owed money.
'Low-risk approach' tipped: Auckland border restrictions to remain even after move to level 2
Aucklanders won't be getting set free into the regions anytime soon.
Focus: Auckland boundary to remain in place
PM Jacinda Ardern explains why the boundary will remain even if the region does move to level 2 next week. Video / Pool
Immigration move 'most significant in decades'
It will see 165,000 people stuck here through the pandemic get fast-track residency visas.
NSW Covid outbreak: Why a small number of fully vaxxed people are dying
The small numbers shouldn't perturb you from getting the jab, experts say. Here's why.
19 new cases, Auckland boundary will remain at level 2
Today's cases include an MIQ worker and a primary school pupil.
Focus Live: 19 new Covid-19 community cases
September 30 2021 There are 19 Covid cases in the community today. Eighteen of the cases are in Auckland and the other is a child who attended Mangatangi School, who had been isolating.
Michael Baker on the Government's 'less cautious' plan to reopen borders
"I think a month is a long time in a pandemic, so six months is almost an entirety."