'We were told May and then we were told June and now we're told July.'

'It would be unethical, at best. We're not talking Saudi sheep, here.'

Chris Hipkins does not know how many young people have received surprise invitations.

There are fears for children who are dying from Covid-19 at alarming rates in Brazil.

Jimmy Barnes postpones tour due to the growing Covid-19 outbreak in Australia.

There are currently 3,896 active cases in isolation in the Pacific country.

Firm's NZ boss says it will help retain staff as travel bookings are expected to grow

Cuba St's Floriditas is having to make do while 19 staff are in isolation.

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The driver doesn't believe he is patient zero in Sydney's outbreak.

8 per cent of NZ is vaccinated, we need at least 85 per cent to relax border controls.

The ministry says debt collectors will be needed for 40 per cent of returnees.

North could be wrestling with a significant setback in its pandemic fight, say experts.

More than $13 billion was paid through the wage subsidy scheme.

The infected nurse worked across wards in different hospitals.

SA has recorded first local case in more than 200 days.

'Plan A is still for everyone to be offered the Pfizer vaccine by the end of the year'.

The state joins other Australian regions in the battle against Delta.

As of midnight last night, 149,608 doses of vaccine had been administered across New Zealand, while more than 444,000 New Zealanders had received their second dose.

"Hopefully, by publishing, it's going to be fairer for everyone."

Four Australian states and territories have now introduced lockdown orders.

Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins says switch to more effective Pfizer vaccine worth it.

The nature of how it spreads also explains why New Zealand managed to prevent an outbreak.

Contact tracers in race against time today after a series of concerning developments.

Government has also deemed it safe enough to resume quarantine-free travel.