We've dodged the Covid bullet, again - here's why
The nature of how it spreads also explains why New Zealand managed to prevent an outbreak.
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Contact tracers in race against time today after a series of concerning developments.
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Government has also deemed it safe enough to resume quarantine-free travel.
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How money earmarked for responding to a public health disaster bought cameras on boats.
New data reveals why we may never reach Covid herd immunity
Researchers are cautioning people who believe herd immunity means no danger from Covid.
Genome testing shows Novotel Covid-19 cases not linked
Returnees at Novotel Auckland Airport will leave managed isolation as originally planned.
Iwi run Covid-19 vaccination centre opens in Auckland
The centre started with a trial run last week and will open to the public tomorrow.
1600 border workers still unvaccinated; 160 MIQ workers overdue for testing
The weakness is mainly at the ports, but Hipkins can't say if workers are being contacted.
Covid-19: Wellington rejoices at move to alert level 1
From 11.59pm tonight Wellington will move down to alert level 1.
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New York Times: A series of failures left hospitals without oxygen, killing hundreds.
Covid-19: Half the Australian population faces lockdown
Four regions face lockdown restrictions due to multiple coronavirus outbreaks.
Three studies, one result: Vaccines point the way out of the pandemic
New York Times: New scientific research underscores the effectiveness of vaccines.
NZ is right to pause travel to Australia. It buys time to upgrade its Covid-19 response
Opinion: New Zealand has so far managed to avoid an outbreak. Let's keep it that way.
'We need to go fast': Queensland plunged into lockdown
There are now four Australian states imposing partial lockdowns.
Wellington returns to level 1 at 11.59pm, transtasman bubble to partly reopen
Bloomfield: Likelihood of people in Wellington still incubating virus "now very low".
Parts of Queensland plunged into snap three-day lockdown
The pause on the travel bubble with New Zealand will be reviewed next week Tuesday.
Focus Live: Wellington returns to alert level 1 at midnight
Wellington will return to alert level 1 from 11.59pm tonight, eight days after a Covid-infected Sydney tourist flew out of the capital. Video / Mark Mitchell
People sent to wrong address to get Covid vaccine in Albany
The directions sent them to a hall five minutes away from where the new vaccine centre is.
Focus: PM Ardern warns to remain alert no matter Alert Level decision
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirms there are no new cases of Covid-19 overnight but encouraged kiwis to remain alert no matter the Alert Level decision. Video / Derek Cheng
Amish put faith in God's will and herd immunity over vaccine
Many Amish now say they have already had the virus and don't see a need to get vaccinated.
'Smug and stupid': Rebel Wilson blasted over lockdown rant
Rebel Wilson's lockdown rant has been met with widespread backlash.
Shop's brutal sign slamming Oz PM for lockdown
'We can't leave the country, people can't come in,' owner James Powditch says.
'The suitcase is packed': MIQ stay extended for 156 returnees after two contract Covid
Genome sequencing is underway to detect any sign of in-facility transmission.
Derek Cheng: Did Kiwis' Covid complacency rub off on Ardern's Govt?
The Govt is looking to strengthen its response in ways it could have looked at months ago.
Editorial: Bubble pause blunt response, reopening will mean change
EDITORIAL: New system to help us re-engage with world needed when NZers are vaccinated.
'Kōkihi - 95 apartments where once 7 houses stood': Woods
Paul Majurey: "Emphasis on whanaungatanga - relationship, not profit."
'Irresponsible': Unwanted messages to returnee costs MIQ guard job
'The guard was immediately removed from duty.'
Travel bubble pause puts Kiwi's motherhood plans on ice
Ash had been hoping to help her sister by donating her eggs - those plans are now on hold.
Queensland Premier says state 'on the verge' of lockdown
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk warned the state government "will not hesitate to take strong action". Video / Sky News Australia
Focus Live: Government considering mandatory QR scanning in
The Government is considering mandatory QR scanning in "high-risk" locations such as bars and restaurants, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Covid-19: Queensland 'on the verge' of lockdown
"This is a world pandemic and anything can happen," the Queensland Premier said.
No new community cases, two contacts of positive Australian case travelled to NZ
The Government will tomorrow make a call on resuming the transtasman travel bubble.
'Deep trouble': US health expert slams Australia's vaccination rollout
'Dear Scott Morrison, your slow vaccine rollout has jeopardised your county.'