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Exclusive: Mandatory vaccination considered for some health workers
Hipkins wants advice on mandatory vaccination for those dealing with Covid patients.
Teuila Fuatai: Alarming case numbers didn't need to be this bad
OPINION: Another week at level 4 and we're still failing to learn from our mistakes.
'Stark warning': Covid adds to risk of blood clots in surgery
These findings are a stark warning of the devastating impact that could hit New Zealand.
Editorial: Best and worst of these times
OPINION: Editorial on the break-ins at the Auckland Hospital staff car park.
'Tragic death': Young mum dies with Covid-19 in Sydney
A 30-year-old mother of three has died at home after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
Rising Black Caps star tests positive for Covid-19
The Black Caps opener tested positive for coronavirus 48 hours after arriving in Dhaka.
Largest of six sub-clusters grows to 58 cases across two cities
There are a total of 148 cases in NZ, all in Auckland apart from 11 in Wellington.
Abuse aimed at church-goers reveals racist double standard - Auckland councillor
Infected North Shore man gets praise while South Aucklanders get abuse, councillor notes.
Northland iwi sound alarm on lockdown-breaking boaties
Iwi says checkpoints are needed on land and at sea to protect locals.
100-year-old proud to be among those vaccinated at Mōkau
Mere Wihongi is old enough to remember the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic.
Lockdown takedown: Bubble-busting bandit bashed by brave dad
He rushed in to protect his family - and it was all caught on video.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Tuesday 24th Aug Wrap
A daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
South Island businesses want clarity over lockdown duration
Businesses in the lower South Island are calling for greater certainty.
'NZ can't do that': Aussie PM likens elimination strategy to living in a cave
Scott Morrison says it is 'absurd' to chase elimination forever in a Delta world
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff 'disappointed' in rule breakers
Mayor Phil Goff says for things to return to normality, everyone must follow the rules.
Middlemore ED staff member, 9 AUT students test positive; two-thirds of cases aged under 30
Two thirds of community cases in NZ's Delta outbreak are younger than 30, data shows.
Middlemore staffer has Covid-19
Middlemore Hospital Covid-19 case has been confirmed today.
Covid: Nine AUT students have tested positive
In Delta outbreak, University now says nine students have been diagnosed with Covid-19.
Explainer: Hospitality and retail workers' rights in level 4 lockdown
Here's a guide to questions you might have about your rights as an employee in lockdown.
NCEA changes could be made 'if necessary'
But principals expect an announcement is around the corner.
HQ a location of interest: Leo Molloy says he'll only serve customers with vaccination passports
Headquarters boss Leo Molloy will only serve customers with vaccination passports.
Delta outbreak: Lockdown letterbox drop for anti-vax leaflets
Concern false information could hit New Zealand's vaccine rate, endangering health.
Government needs to come clean on sluggish vaccine rollout
OPINION: At least 107 Covid-positive New Zealanders deserve more than a glib brush-off.
Delta outbreak: 41 community cases, total now 148; Child under 1 youngest case
The next few days will be crucial in determining the outbreak's spread.
Police arrest 44 people since being in alert level 4
Since Alert Level 4 came into place, Police have received thousands of online complaints.
'Masks for years': NSW top health official's Covid warning
Kerry Chant warned it's a case of 'God help us' if a new variant emerges in Australia.
Burglary suspect also charged with defying lockdown
The man was also charged with burglary, resisting arrest and escape.
Watch: Bloomfield dismisses portrayal of Health Ministry reluctance to increase contact tracing
Bloomfield and Covid-19 Response Minister appear before the health select committee.
Focus Live: Chris Hipkins and Dr Ashley Bloomfield front questions on Government response
24 August 2021 Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield says the Health Ministry was never against increasing surge capacity for contact-tracing, despite it being explicitly mentioned in an independent review of the February outbreak.
No guests left at Crown Plaza MIQ facility where Covid is suspected to have entered community
No guests are due to stay in the Crown Plaza MIQ facility in Auckland for two weeks.
Samoan church cluster: 58 cases linked to Sunday service attended by 500 people
Just over 500 people attended the church service on August 15.
Focus: Covid-19 testing numbers slow after huge weekend
600 people have already been swabbed at the Ōtara testing station today, but that’s a quiet day for the centre. Video / Miriam Burrell
Steve Braunias: Back in the deep, dark deja vu depths of lockdown
Health workers, anti-vaxxers, the pious left and righteous right - good luck to us all.