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'Get a grip wowsers': Aussie lockdown beach pics defended

Packed Sydney beaches have caused outrage. But many are defending the controversial move.

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.

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.

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.

Editorial: D-day for Auckland's lockdown

EDITORIAL: Officials will be wary of lifting lockdown while there is a whiff of Delta.

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.

'Patient X': Cricket legend's $58m Covid blunder

Ravi Shastri has demonstrated a flagrant disregard for safety since the pandemic began.

Pfizer to seek approval for Covid vaccine use in over-5s

Pfizer is looking to get its Covid vaccine approved for children aged between five and 12.

'Unbelievable scenes': Sydney beaches 'as busy as Australia Day' as Delta soars

Sydney's east has access to beaches while those in the west can't stray further than 5km.

Doctor's chilling warning for pregnant women who catch Covid

'We have lots of women now who are very sick': Dr Ryan Hodges.

Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Saturday 11th Sept wrap

September 11, 2021: There were 23 Covid cases in the community announced today, 12 more than yesterday, just days out from the Government's decision on whether it should ease lockdown restrictions in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald

Whangārei schools focus on teaching students not subjects during transition

Northland schools are seeing a majority of students returning in Covid-19 alert level 2.