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Covid infections are skyrocketing as the Delta variant spreads through the country.
National takes aim at Bloomfield, Helen Clark over UN staffer memory lapse
Chris Bishop said Bloomfield's texts showed Clark was "donkey-deep in the issue".
NSW's horror day: Record 319 new community cases, 5 deaths
At least 50 of NSW's new local cases were infectious in the community.
Aussie radio star shares her mum's hilarious Covid QR code gaffe
This understandable, yet hilarious, QR code mistake has been labelled "iconic" and "gold".
Boris Johnson will not isolate after aide tests positive for Covid
A member of the British PM's team on a recent visit to Scotland tested positive for Covid.
Infected UN staffer: Bloomfield gave MPs wrong information
Bloomfield told MPs he had not discussed the case of a Covid-positive UN worker.
Unfriended: Jennifer Aniston cuts anti-vaxxers out of her life
Got a problem with coronavirus jabs? Jen doesn't want to be your friend.
Kiwi army mum's sacrifice: 'I make my kids proud'
When she's called to duty, Megan dons her fatigues and kisses her babies goodbye.
'The hardest year': Ardern on the next six months, a vaccination pass and the Delta plan
Prime Minister rules out different rules for unvaccinated people within New Zealand.
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Hundreds of MIQ rooms ring fenced for Expo 2020 returnees
A number of MIQ spots will be reserved for people returning from the expo in Dubai.
Influencer attacked over vaccine admission
She shared her thoughts on the Covid jab with followers – triggering a barrage of abuse.
Ron Brierley's sentencing may be delayed due to Sydney's Covid outbreak
The now-infamous businessman and criminal is on bail at his Point Piper mansion.
Covid-infected mariners moved to community quarantine in Southland
Health officials say they're "aware of some anxiety" but every precaution is being taken.
'They have just rocked up': People getting vaccine early despite not being eligible
Auckland GP says people are travelling to clinics south of the city that take walk-ins.
Aussie mum details 8yo daughter's 'nightmare' Covid struggle
"This s**t is real. Get fully vaccinated as soon as possible."
Sydney Covid surge: Record 291 new community cases, one death
Officials also reported another Covid-related death - a woman in her 60s.
One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation, two in hospital
Officials are set to announce whether any new cases have crossed our borders.
Neighbour's brutal letter to Aussie family in Covid isolation
In one of Brisbane's posh suburbs, Covid tension is rising.
Longer wait between jabs provides more immunity, says Bloomfield
Director-general of Health will be raising issue with ministers this afternoon.
Kiwis 'embracing the vaccine': Nearly 1 million active bookings
From today those over 55 will be able to book themselves in for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid-19: Two new arrivals, person in MIQ taken to hospital
Counties Manukau DHB said the travellers did not have Covid but required same protocols.
Scary new twist in NSW outbreak as Victoria cases rise
Six new cases recorded in Victoria as state wakes up to sixth lockdown.
Fiji's climate of fear deepens in time of Covid crisis
In the past two weeks numerous opposition MPs have been taken in for police questioning.
'I'm not a slave': Man detained in Singapore mental hospital for refusing to wear mask
"I think it's insane that I am facing a trial at all, just for not wearing a mask."
No luxe life for Google billionaire after request for MIQ upgrade declined
Google co-founder Larry Page came to New Zealand for hospital treatment for his child.
Air NZ and Auckland International Airport downgraded by Jarden
The transtasman bubble pause has prompted a rethink by analyst.
Tokyo logs record 5,042 cases as infections surge amid Olympics
The city has hit a new daily record since the pandemic began.
Snap decision: Victoria goes into lockdown for a week as cases rise
Officials bring back harsh restrictions as Covid-19 cases grow.
Tasmania records first Covid case in 12 months
An infected NSW man travelled across two borders.
America to require Covid jabs for tourists, foreign visitors
They must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter the United States.