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High attendance, 'low' mask-wearing among students
Face-to-face learning is back in Rotorua as schools return under level 2.
Mask or pass? Students decide as schools return
Face-to-face learning at schools and early childhood centres is under way in the Bay.
Watch: VB revives classic song for vaccine ad
VB has revived its 53-year-old anthem to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Pregnant woman given MIQ spot after launching legal action
Launching legal action against the MBIE and the Minister of Health, lands MIQ spot.
Students outside Auckland to get some bonus NCEA credits
More than 7000 people signed a petition calling for bonus credits for all students.
Opinion: Lockdown dating trend that needs to stop
Singles are resorting to a particular type of date — but it's proving to be disastrous.
The Ex-Files: What should separated parents do in lockdown?
Lockdowns are difficult for everyone - particularly separated parents.
Nearly 18,000 Kiwis dobbed in others, say police
Of the 380 vehicles turned around at Auckland checkpoints, 244 were heading north.
Bemused PM answers question about sex during hospital visits
Ardern said people should not be having sex in hospital, regardless of Covid status.
'Discriminating': Woman with mask exemption refused supermarket entry three times
Even with a note from her doctor, Zoe was turned away from the supermarket.
What sitting duck Auckland tourism businesses need from the Govt
Minister Stuart Nash 'acknowledges the disruption' to Auckland caused by the lockdown.
Minister 'doesn't care': Travel agents angry over refund scheme
"It's on him" says disappointed travel leader about David Clark's stance on refund scheme.
Winston Peters demands inquiry into Govt Covid saliva testing contract
Former deputy PM Winston Peters wants an investigation into saliva testing contract.
Claire Trevett: Is the PM's vaccines deal a triumph of politics over principle?
The vaccines deal will save the PM blushes, but some may wonder at the horsetrading.
'They're searching all bags': NSW imposes six-pack beer limit for some residents
Residents in a tower block under a strict lockdown are having their deliveries policed.
'You've been warned': How NSW intends to open up despite Delta outbreak
Restrictions will ease once 70 per cent have been jabbed. Here's what that looks like.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Thursday 9th Sep wrap
There are 13 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Spain is sending 250,000 Covid jabs to New Zealand - enabling this country to keep up record levels of vaccinations. Video / NZ Herald
Full details of NSW’s roadmap to freedom revealed
NSW’s roadmap to freedom has been revealed but only for those fully vaccinated people and those with medical exemptions. Video / NSW Health
Tempers frayed inside Spring Hill Prison as level 3 restrictions remain
No visits, no programmes, extended time in cells at country's only alert level 3 prison.
Covid-19: More locations of interest recorded in Auckland
New locations of interest have been added to the Health Ministry's site this evening.
'Devastating decision': World of Wearable Arts cancelled
Chief executive says they needed to face the reality that the risks are just too high.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt masks up to celebrate Māori Language Week
The Hollywood star was gifted the mask by the Māori Language Commission.
NZ to have vaccine passport by Christmas
Kiwis will soon have access to digital proof that they've received a Covid-19 jab.
Focus Live: 13 new Covid-19 cases in the community
September 9 2021 There are 13 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Spain is sending 250,000 Covid jabs to New Zealand - enabling this country to keep up record levels of vaccinations.
NSW plans lockdown exit despite 1405 new cases, big spike in Victoria outbreak
Both states are looking to ease restrictions despite the worsening outbreaks.
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Review into economic support, once outbreak passes
The Government will review the economic response to the pandemic.
88 Delta hospital admissions, only one fully vaccinated patient
'The vaccine works well but you don't become bulletproof straight after the first dose.'
Live: School's back - call for open windows, masks; fresh hopes for alert levels to fall
Pupils donning face masks headed back to school today as NZ started to return to normal.
Sex work in Level 2: Avoiding the 'moist breath zone'
Level 2 means changes for sex workers and their clients.
Live: Outbreak forces rethink on border strategy; Covid clampdown costing $1b per week
Seeing how quickly Delta can spread has 'changed the game', Covid-19 Minister says.
'Extremely distressing': Covid case needed ambulance, MIQ staff offered Panadol
Tuala Tagaloa Tusani pleaded for an ambulance - MIQ staff said 'we'll give you a Panadol'.
Four-month-old baby boy dies from Covid in Fiji
His mother noticed he had a cough, was irritable and then developed a fever.
Four days short: Students outside Auckland fear missing out on bonus NCEA credits
"The students of NZ are desperate," a petition to education authorities says.