Bubble settings need to change, as Government too 'complacent'- expert
'Review of the bubble now needed, as well as an urgent upgrade of the alert-level system.'
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A group of 1000 New Zealanders are being guinea pigs for the new Chinese covid vaccine.
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"The staff were all sort of just standing around."
'Most important data': China deleted early pandemic info say researchers
Scientist reveal early sequences of the virus genome were deleted by Chinese researchers.
Queensland records three new community cases
The three cases are linked to the flight attendant who tested positive on the weekend.
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Increased demand for Covid-19 testing is expected to continue today.
Lockdown harmed Kiwi kids – shocking new study finds
Avoiding hospitals and reduced access to healthcare contributed to worse outcomes.
The Delta variant: What scientists know
New York Times: Answers to some common questions about the Delta variant.
Calls for Sydney lockdown as NSW minister tests positive
Some experts have repeated calls for the city to go into a "short, sharp" lockdown.
'$7m overdue': MIQ staff struggle to identify who needs to pay for stay
Officials say total amount earned by scheme falls well short of the expected revenue.
Chris Hipkins gives the latest update on Wellington's first day in Level 2
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Wait continues for genomic test results after Covid scare - Hipkins
With the Wellington region on level 2, time will tell if the virus has spread.
Covid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutation
Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.
Deadly Covid variant 'could be anywhere in NZ'
Expert: 'It can go either way. We just have to wait and see.'
Derek Cheng: Lockdown looming in Wellington? Very possibly, but depends how the dice roll
Restrictions in Sydney (37 cases) and Wellington (no cases) will start at the same time.
Editorial: A nation on edge once more
Editorial: New Zealanders have tools of protection at their disposal, and must use them.
Covid infections in Fiji soar - four deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 279 positive Covid-19 infections in the 24 hours to 8am Wednesday.
Covid-19: Wellington region moves to alert level 2
An Australian tourist who visited the capital on the weekend tested positive for Covid-19.
Stricter measures urged if 'explosive' Delta variant identified
The Covid-19 Response Minister says an outbreak in the Capital is 'low-risk'.
'Absolute shambles': Te Papa worker turned away from Covid testing station
"I'm trying to do the right thing but the system is so bad it makes you think why bother?"
Covid-19: The number that shows Sydney lockdown is imminent
Contract tracers may be fighting a losing battle to contain latest outbreak, warn experts.
Aurecon leases part of $250m Mansons TCLM block
From Newmarket to Air NZ at 185 Fanshawe St then back to Newmarket next November.
They voted for Brexit, but not the giant truck park that came with it
New York Times: A formerly idyllic village now has to deal with a floodlit eyesore.
Wellington now in alert level 2; Tourist's four close contacts negative
Restrictions for the region will stay in place until 11.59pm on Sunday.
Vaccinated Air NZ crew spared hotel isolation after US trips
Crew who haven't had the jab still face days in isolation and more routes are covered.
Kiwi Covid antibody tester Pictor to raise $7 million
The test can be used to determine if someone has had Covid or the vaccine.
Wellington Airport location of interest warnings
Te Papa is one of 16 potential exposure sites identified in Wellington so far.
They relied on Chinese vaccines. Now they're battling outbreaks
New York Times: A cautionary tale in the global effort to fight Covid-19.
Private school on high alert after ball held at Te Papa
Attendees are considered casual plus contacts of the infected traveller, school says.
The events affected by Wellington's Covid-19 scare
Events from Auckland through to Wellington are being postponed and impacted.
Te Papa unsure if it will have enough staff to reopen after Sydney Covid case
Up to 2500 people were visiting Te Papa at the same time as the Sydney Covid case.
Watch: 'Can we start my time again?' - Covid alert interrupts MPs
The alert causing amusing scenes in Parliament, interrupting Judith Collins' speech.
Wellington region moving to alert level 2: What you need to know
Wellington region will move to alert level 2 from 6pm today until 11.59pm on Sunday.
Kiwis in Sydney face uncertainty around when they can come home
Kiwis are now facing an extended stay in New South Wales as its Covid cases keep rising.