As China imposes more Covid lockdowns, 'everyone is scared'
New York Times: Some 60 million people across China are facing partial or full lockdowns.
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Covid-19: Should NZ be in a hurry for new boosters?
NZ lags behind in getting new Omicron-targeted boosters - but experts see no great hurry.
Covid-19: 1296 new cases, 4 deaths; NZ's case rates may fall further yet - modeller
There are 1,296 new cases today and four deaths related to the virus.
Covid-19: Experts warn it may be too soon to relax mask mandates
'There is a lot riding on the decisions that are being made right now,' a top expert says.
Focus Live: PM Ardern says Government considering axing Covid traffic lights
During a visit to the University of Auckland PM Jacinda Ardern said that the Covid traffic light system will be reviewed, and potentially scrapped in the next "couple of weeks". Video / NZ Herald
Covid-19: 1709 new community cases, 11 further virus related deaths
Cases, deaths and hospitalisations continue to fall.
Live: 1800 new cases, 10 Covid-related deaths as PM announces settings review
New infections and hospital rates have fallen steadily across August.
Counterfeit: Businessman admits making fake vaccine passes
Man claimed unvaccinated people were being "unfairly disadvantaged".
Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 September, 2022
Hope for the return of fallen Kiwi soldier’s body, the Government looks to scrap more mask mandates and ex-Gloriavale women call for our help in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Nursing Council suspends anti-transgender activist
"All because I have criticised the jab and state a woman is an adult human female."
Masks off?: Government looks at scrapping mandates in some health settings
Disability support providers are concerned about the impact of the proposed changes.
Live: 2066 new Covid cases, 286 people in hospital, 3 in ICU
The latest results are promising, a fortnight out from the next traffic light review.
'They're crazy': Chris Luxon rules out National going with Brian Tamaki-led coalition
Christopher Luxon tells Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking he has ruled out joining with the Brian Tamaki-led Freedoms NZ coalition. Video / Newstalk ZB
Migrant chef criteria 'too much for Gordon Ramsay'
Queenstown eateries call immigration rules 'insanity' as kitchens go begging for staff.
Major changes made to Australia's Covid isolation rules
Australia's mandated isolation period will be reduced from seven days to five.
Focus: Kelvyn Alp addresses media outside court
Kelvyn Alp, one of the hosts of far-right conspiracy theory website Counterspin Media has faced media outside court. Video / NZ Herald
The growing evidence that Covid-19 is leaving people sicker
Financial Times: Covid may leave people susceptible to a huge range of other conditions.
'F*** you Dr Fauci': US TV host's extraordinary on-air rant
Megyn Kelly has demanded that Fauci answer questions from lawmakers.
Nine Covid-related deaths, 2318 new community cases today
There are 357 people in hospital with the virus, including seven in intensive care.
'He has no right': Stores hit back after Napier man rips down mask signs, claims 'moral authority'
"He has no right to be walking into the stores and defacing people's property."
Police arrest and charge far-right Counterspin Media pair
It is understood that police arrested and charged Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer with allegedly distributing an objectionable publication. Video / NZ Herald
If you're suffering after being sick with Covid, it's not just in your head
NYT: History is littered with examples of postviral illnesses medicine doesn't understand.
Man tests positive for Covid, Monkeypox and HIV at same time
Scientists say it's the first known case of simultaneous infection with all three viruses.
How NZ's Covid isolation period could be shortened
Smarter isolation regime could cut transmission while enabling many to leave home earlier.
Live: 2780 new cases, 20 Covid-related deaths
An expert says there are areas in which our pandemic response could be improved.
Covid pill showed no benefit in younger adults
The Biden administration has spent more than $10 billion purchasing the drug.
Long Covid: Teen losing months off school
Exhausted teen Jaime Warrington is struggling to return to her normal sporty life.
Covid 19: How many lives did NZ's pandemic response save?
NZ remains one of only nine countries with negative excess mortality since pandemic began.
Live: 3693 new cases, 35 Covid-related deaths
The Ministry of Health reveals the latest Covid-19 figures.
Focus Live: Brian Tamaki's anti-government protest in Wellington
Thousands of anti-government protesters led by Brian Tamaki march to Parliament Tuesday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Medical adviser who defied Trump's Covid response to retire
President's chief medical adviser continued to speak out after being sidelined by Trump.
Covid compliance plummets - poll
People are following Covid guidance less, the Government has found.
Explained: The Novavax shot just approved as a booster
Novavax's Nuvaxovid has gained expanded provisional approval as first and second booster.
Focus: Roads closed and concrete blocks in place as Wellington braces for protest
Roads have been closed, concrete blocks moved in, and temporary fencing installed around Parliament on Monday evening as the city braces for the anti-government protest. Video / NZ Herald