'Vaccine fatigue' in the community real, one board member said.

There are currently 53,893 active community cases in New Zealand.

11 May 2022. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi and Education Minister Chris Hipkins said the full reopening is a significant milestone. Video / Michael Craig

Virus prediction is based on what has been seen overseas and in modelling.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tested positive for the virus on Saturday.

While isolating, Jacinda Ardern chaired Cabinet remotely and took part in proceedings.

The number of Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic reaches 973.

Eloi Rolland's parents remain hopeful their son is still alive.

Phil Twyford is displaying moderate symptoms.

Country has a poor healthcare system and its 26 million people are largely unvaccinated.

Anti-mandate protesters blocked the exit from a community meeting in Palmerston North.

The alarm has been raised over two new offshoots of Omicron.

National and Act pull ahead, Te Pāti Māori out of kingmaker role in new poll.

City's path could show what rest of country faces as infections continue.

"Right now, the whole health system just needs more nurses."

Bloomfield says only half of NZ's Covid cases are being reported.

Older Kiwis and those with high-risk conditions should remain vigilant about reinfection.

13 May, 2022. Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield fronts 1pm Covid-19 press conference. Video / Marty Melville

Kiwis will be able to show proof of booster vaccine shots should they be needed.

Construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in the country.

First look at the black hole in the centre of our milky way, the occupation that’s been left off the Green List and the British partygate scandal continues in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

America lowers flags to half-mast to note a sobering milestone.

Auckland upswing in Covid-19 cases may signal the start a national climb to a new normal.