Government behind in race to procure less wasteful syringes
The Government still hasn't ordered three million syringes meant to arrive in August.
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Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Tuesday 7th Sep wrap
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Government was finalising arrangements to provide additional supplies of the Pfizer vaccine. Video / Michael Craig / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell
Residents warn off lockdown flouters out viewing flood-damaged homes
Mayor Goff urged people to stay at home until alert levels were lower.
Vaccination clinics prioritising Māori 'swamped by Pākehā'
Following Seymour's post, some Pākehā are taking vaccine spots intended for Maori.
Covid locations of interest: Two new Auckland locations added
A new location of interest was visited by a person with Covid-19 over the weekend.
Govt does u-turn on house-building products
Change follows an outcry from sector nationally and worry about access to products.
Lockdown arrest: Judge allows Billy TK Jr to resume internet sermons, but most online restrictions remain
Billy Te Kahika and Vince Eastwood were part of a protest on the first day of lockdown.
Focus Delta outbreak: Remarkables ski field prepares for level 2
Remarkables ski field prepares to open at alert level 2. Video / James Allan
Focus Delta outbreak: Dozens linked to Māngere church cluster get vaccinated
Junior Fuimaono from the Panmure Samoan Assemblies of God gets his Covid vaccine along with other members of the Pacific community. Video / Dean Purcell
Aus outbreaks: NSW reports 1220 cases, 8 deaths; teen on ventilator in Victoria
Today's case numbers come after ICU nurses penned a scathing letter to the NSW Premier.
Hospital worker reveals the horrific seven final stages of Covid
Hospital worker shares the stages of a Covid-19 case – and how it can claim a life.
Customs frontline worker justifiably sacked after refusing Covid jab: ERA
The worker argued having to be vaccinated to keep her job breached the Bill of Rights.
Delta surge is test for US schools as classrooms reopen
Financial Times: Rise in hospitalisations among kids forces rethink of in-person teaching.
Quiet venues, mandatory masks: Wellington reopens to a post-Delta level 2
Some venues will be operating at just ten 10 cent capacity under level 2.
Dozens linked to Māngere church cluster get vaccinated
The AOG church members have been supporting each other over a tough few weeks.
'We might not get a second chance': Auckland becomes elimination frontline
We need to get it right the first time. With Delta we might not get a second chance.
Using the right language in Covid communication
Samoan translator promotes better Covid communication in his community.
Focus Live: 21 new Covid-19 community cases
September 7 2021 There are 21 new Covid-19 community cases today and are all in Auckland. The Government is finalising arrangements to provide additional supply of Pfizer vaccine doses.
Govt finalising deal to provide extra vaccines, 21 new cases
Ardern has been reaching out to her global network to secure quick-fire supply of Pfizer.
'I am really sorry': Guy Sebastian deletes pro-vaccination video
Guy Sebastian issues emotional apology after posting a now-deleted social media message.
Arrest made after aircon units for Wellington Hospital damaged in suspicious fire
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested on an arson charge.
'On the brink': ICU nurses' grim warning to NSW Premier amid Delta surge
The number of NSW Covid patients in ICUs is expected to triple in the coming weeks.
Live: Updated vaccine plan reveal ahead of alert level change
Level changes set to drop, but concern remains over Auckland mystery cases.
Lessons for NZ: How Australia 'really failed' in Delta battle
Australia was celebrated around the world. Everything changed in the winter.
Lockdown memes pop up on billboards on Auckland streets
The man behind the viral posts says he is flattered to see his memes in the offline world.
'Sirens going off': Mum relives scary moment newborn tested positive to Covid
Madeline Woods' son contracted Covid at 8 days old - Australia's youngest case so far.
Watch: Jenny-May Clarkson reacts to David Seymour sharing vaccine code
Act Party leader tweeted an image of the code, which he said was sent to him.
Live: Govt's new vaccine deal; 33 'mystery' cases - the number Auckland needs cut for level 3
Hipkins: 'We're very, very close' to confirming vaccine supply deal.
'Profitless boom': Builders say materials drought has crippled them
If the Government doesn't act 'I think some of them will just open anyway'.
Lower Manhattan rebounded after 9/11, but Covid erased the gains
New York Times: Offices have emptied out, tourists are gone, and retailers have shut down.
Watch: 'Not a complete idiot' - PM chides broadcaster over new mask rules
Mask confusion leads to awkward exchange between PM and breakfast TV host.
Mandatory QR code scans 'unenforceable'
Contact tracing systems thwarted by signing with fake details and new rules are powerless.
Far North iwi's plea to put down the drink as booze drives family violence
Alcohol has again topped the charts as a leading trigger in family harm incidents.
Debbie Miller is a lockdown hero
Debbie Miller runs up and down her driveway each day of lockdown until she reaches the summit of Mt Everest - she's raising money for Gumboot Friday.