The highly vaxxed country under siege from Delta
After a successful vaccine rollout, they were ready to live with Covid - until this.
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Grant Robertson questioned over Pasifika who struggled to receive hospital care
Breakfast host Indira Stewart challenges Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson over the handling of Tuala Tagaloa Tusani and his partner who struggled to receive hospital care while in MIQ. Video / TVNZ
Patients in same room as Middlemore Covid case test negative
More than 80 patients and 29 staff were potentially exposed.
Level 1 could be just two weeks away
Level 1 will look much different however, with masks and mandatory record keeping.
Great Danes? Denmark declares Covid is 'over'
Danish health minister says 'epidemic under control' - prepares to lift all restrictions.
'Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room
'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.
Editorial: Auckland hunkering down to save NZ
Editorial: How assured should we be that our Covid fight relies on Fortress Auckland?
Cyber attacks against banks, MetService - experts see lockdown link, explain why your data is not at risk
What can be done to stop the repeated attacks?
Ask us anything on Covid: Keeping kids safe, deep cleaning and contact tracing
We answer your questions about Covid-19 and the country's current outbreak.
Whanganui vaccination rollout reaches halfway mark
The Whanganui DHB is over halfway to vaccinating the entire Whanganui population.
Mike Hosking: This Govt has been superb on fear - now it's time for hope
OPINION: The world is moving on while we are frozen scared.
'We've kept it really simple': Schools, UCOL reopen at level 2
Some schools are expecting increased absences due to 'Covid anxiety'.
Third wealthy Auckland family helps tenants with free rent
Food retailer grateful for 'most generous' family.
Anti-maskers having 'heartbreaking' impact on disabled community
Some people are being banned from stores and being reported to the police.
'Optimistic': Family of 11-month-old Kiwi Covid case open up about recovery
They feared a 'death sentence' with Awa suffering underlying conditions. Now there's hope.
'Level 4 is effective': Covid modeller says Delta elimination is near
'Level 4 in AKL is working nearly as well against Delta as it did last year.'
Covid: Schools prepare for voluntary student mask rules
The Principals Federation says the mask rules add extra complexity for schools.
Original complainant glad to see Crowne Plaza MIQ changes
The source of the outbreak may never be discovered.
Batts, GIB board, ColourCote back in production as Fletcher factories re-open
Winstone Wallboards, Tasman Insulation and Pacific CoilCoaters staff about to return.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Wednesday 8th Sep wrap
New level 2 rules kick in for most of the country - 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
'Fumbling over saliva testing': Expert questions whether PM has been misinformed
Saliva-testing expert Dr Anne Wyllie's scathing criticism in letters to Jacinda Ardern,
Crowne Plaza conundrum and the mystery MIQ leak; 15 new cases today
Case numbers in recent days: 20, 20, 20, 21 - and 15 today.
New red flight added from NSW to NZ
Ninety three people returned to New Zealand on a Sydney-Auckland red flight last Sunday.
Focus Delta outbreak: Fisher & Paykel's drive-through vaccination site for its workers
Fisher & Paykel Chief Executive, Lewis Gradon talks about the company's drive-through vaccination site for its workers. Video / Dean Purcell
Hipkins strikes again, drops cheeky gag at Covid presser
First he told Kiwis to 'spread their legs', now he' is back with another banging moment.
Northland level 2 air links cut off by Auckland Airport transfers
But airlines bypassing Auckland have had a bookings boost.
Hastings' homeless population gets the jab, but cohort still facing challenges
Challenges facing Hawke's Bay's homeless in the Covid pandemic are multi-faceted.
Aus outbreaks: NSW records 1480 new cases, 9 deaths; Vic eases restrictions
A man in his 20s was among the nine people whose deaths were reported today.
Covid-19: New locations of interest show latest visit two days ago
New locations of interest show visits over Father's Day and Monday.
Covid victim's family grief compounded by level 4 restrictions
The woman played a large part in the running of Hoani Waititi Marae.
How Dawn Raid's Brotha D came to the aid of the AOG Church cluster
Brotha D offered his help to get the Delta outbreak under control with church cluster.
Covid 19: Crowne Plaza reopening tomorrow after transmission ruled out
The Crowne Plaza, in downtown Auckland, will reopen as an MIQ facility.
Sixteen Hawke's Bay businesses reported to WorkSafe for alleged Covid level 4 breaches
Questionably "essential" Hastings sex toy store Adult Selections was referred to police.
Focus Live: 15 new Covid-19 community cases
September 8 2021 There are 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. There are 37 people in hospital, including six in ICU or HDU.