Two 'essential workers' with cannabis arrested at Auckland checkpoint
A third man was also arrested with meth after police found him evading checkpoints.
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Focus Live: Level 4 in Auckland extended, rest of NZ to stay in level 2
September 13 2021 Auckland will remain at level 4 for another week, until 11.59pm on September 21. Level 2 will remain in place for the rest of New Zealand for another week, and Cabinet will review these settings on Monday next week.
Auckland DHB changes visitor policy after being accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with patient safety
Visitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.
Man accused of Wānaka lockdown escape is son of high-ranking official, hires QC
They left Auckland on Friday and were located in Wānaka on Saturday, police said.
Relief as Auckland hairdresser's 10-day wage subsidy wait comes to end
Lyndsey Erasmus feels a deep sense of guilt for the slow processing of the subsidy.
Live: 33 new community cases as Govt decides on alert levels
All the new cases are in Auckland.
Covid-19: 10 maps that reveal NZ's vulnerability
Is your part of NZ more vulnerable to Covid? Experts share images that tell the story.
Auckland can't afford to wait in level 4 for high vaccination rates - immunologist
"You've just got to face facts if the virus has got away," Professor Graham Le Gros says.
NZ losing migrant rest home staff to Canada, UK due to MIQ unavailability
Rest homes are turning down new admissions because nurses can't enter NZ.
Live: Path out of level 4 promised for Auckland but longer lockdown likely
There's universal agreement Auckland won't be moving out of level 4 just yet.
'Huge risk' in NSW's reopening plan, Victoria sees worst day of outbreak
Of the active cases across Victoria, 85 per cent are under the age of 50.
'Properties available for sale will decrease': REINZ chief
An extension couldn't come at a worse time, with spring a traditionally busy period.
UK abandons lockdowns, vaccine passports as cases soar
High vaccine uptake means restrictions are no longer needed, government says.
Expert blames rule breakers for longer lockdown; Big supermarket and pharmacy new locations of interest
One commentator said the mystery cases mean Covid-19 has gone "underground".
Vaccine passports scrapped by UK Government
Health Secretary Sajid Javid says vaccine passport scheme will not go ahead in England.
'Get a grip wowsers': Aussie lockdown beach pics defended
Packed Sydney beaches have caused outrage. But many are defending the controversial move.
Lockdown Hero: Builder fixes houses and raises $100k to feed community
Generous builder provides 2000 food parcels to the same community he helped after tornado.
Delta outbreak: Govt pumps $10m more into food parcels, essential items
More than $69 million has provided to support providers and community organisations.
Derek Cheng: The 'handful' of cases likely to extend alert level settings
Cabinet will decide today on any alert level changes, but don't hold your breath.
Focus: Teenager's death not related to Pfizer jab
PM Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield respond to a rumour being spread online that a teenager's recent death had been linked to the Pfizer vaccine. Video / Pool
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Sunday 12th Sept wrap
September 12, 2021: 20 new community cases of Covid-19 are announced all in Auckland, one day away from a Cabinet alert level decision. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland couple used essential-worker exemptions to fly to Wanaka holiday home
Police say the couple will be prosecuted under the current Health Order.
Live: 20 new cases - Auckland lockdown decision goes to the wire; 500,000 new vaccine doses on way
Cabinet will meet tomorrow to decide the country's alert level fate
Calls for comprehensive support package for Auckland businesses
Auckland's lingering lockdown continues to hamper businesses.
'Distressing for family': PM hits back at rumours claiming teen's death is linked to vaccine
Year 13 student's death was unrelated to Covid vaccine.
NSW, Victoria outbreaks grow; Queensland dodges lockdown
A leading epidemiologist warns Victoria's outbreak is accelerating faster than NSW's.
Focus Live: 20 new Covid-19 community cases
September 12 2021 There are 20 new community Covid cases today, all are in Auckland. No staff or patients have returned a positive case after being in potential contact with the cases in Middlemore Hospital.
'Don't delay seeking help': People urged to keep using Middlemore Hospital ED
The hospital is safe to attend, Counties Manukau Health chief medical officer says.
'Very risky' to leave level 4 with mystery cases popping up - expert
People who tested positive after turning up at Middlemore could be "tip of the iceberg".
BioNTech owners reveal how Pfizer rejected their jab
BioNTech founders were initially told the mRNA technology was not going to work.
Live: Three people, including baby, test positive to Covid after Middlemore visit; what it might mean for lockdown
It's not yet known how many staff and others in the hospital are close contacts.
'Strong reminder to follow rules': Community cases up as lockdown decision looms
The Ministry of Health confirmed 23 new community cases on Saturday.
Where to from here? Herald Covid-19 experts on the future for NZ
Herald Covid-19 experts answer key questions on what's in store for NZ.
Aucklanders in lockdown face anxious wait ahead of Cabinet decision
Cabinet's decision may come down to how many unlinked cases are being found.