7061 Covid cases today, five virus-related deaths, 415 people in hospital
There are currently 53,893 active community cases in New Zealand.
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Focus: Faafoi & Hipkins on border fully reopening
11 May 2022. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi and Education Minister Chris Hipkins said the full reopening is a significant milestone. Video / Michael Craig
Half the population will have been infected with Covid-19, says modeller
Virus prediction is based on what has been seen overseas and in modelling.
'She needs to rest up': PM 'doing OK', has moderate Covid symptoms
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tested positive for the virus on Saturday.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops primary international students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
Omicron outbreak: PM not well enough to chair Cabinet remotely in Budget week
While isolating, Jacinda Ardern chaired Cabinet remotely and took part in proceedings.
Live: 15 Covid-related deaths; average case numbers continue to rise
The number of Covid-related deaths since the start of the pandemic reaches 973.
Covid-19: Where are we at with saliva testing?
Most of us know the awkward feeling of doing a nasal swab. How far away are saliva RATs?
NZ has its own signature Covid Omicron lineage
Omicron outbreak now being dominated by multiple BA.2 lineages genetically linked to NZ.
How will the PM's positive Covid test affect her big week ahead?
OPINION: The Government does not have its chief salesperson on deck for Budget week.
'We are here': Father's heartbreaking message to missing French teen
Eloi Rolland's parents remain hopeful their son is still alive.
MP joins Prime Minister in testing positive for Covid
Phil Twyford is displaying moderate symptoms.
North Korea confirms 21 new deaths as Covid spreads
Country has a poor healthcare system and its 26 million people are largely unvaccinated.
Protesters block Christopher Luxon in building until police arrive
Anti-mandate protesters blocked the exit from a community meeting in Palmerston North.
Europe's new move against Omicron strains
The alarm has been raised over two new offshoots of Omicron.
New poll puts Nat-Act in position to govern - just
National and Act pull ahead, Te Pāti Māori out of kingmaker role in new poll.
Live: 7068 Covid community cases and 18 deaths today
City's path could show what rest of country faces as infections continue.
'The system is so stretched': Nurses, doctors say border changes not enough
"Right now, the whole health system just needs more nurses."
PM Jacinda Ardern tests positive for Covid
The PM has been in isolation since Sunday, May 8.
'I don't want to die. But I need help': Revealed - NZ's broken mental health services
Kiwis are paying the price for a deficient mental health system.
Fran O'Sullivan: City streets in urgent need of a crime clean-up
As NZ reopens, Auckland CBD should be something special — not somewhere scary.
Editorial: Back to the brain drain as world beckons our best
EDITORIAL: Fully open border means NZ back competing for workers, students and tourists.
Border announcement a boost for pilot academy
Chief executive Gerard Glanville says the goal is to have 200 students by the end of 2024.
Live: 29 Covid-related deaths, 7441 cases - only half of infections reported
Bloomfield says only half of NZ's Covid cases are being reported.
Covid reinfection within 90 days rare but possible, new health advice says
Older Kiwis and those with high-risk conditions should remain vigilant about reinfection.
Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gives Covid-19 update
13 May, 2022. Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield fronts 1pm Covid-19 press conference. Video / Marty Melville
Airways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turns
Plans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.
New vaccine passes showing booster shots soon available
Kiwis will be able to show proof of booster vaccine shots should they be needed.
Calls for mental health support in construction sector
Construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry in the country.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 May, 2022
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
US marks a million deaths, Biden says pandemic isn't over
America lowers flags to half-mast to note a sobering milestone.
Rising Auckland Omicron case numbers a warning to NZ
Auckland upswing in Covid-19 cases may signal the start a national climb to a new normal.
North Korea confirms first Covid outbreak, Kim Jong Um orders lockdown
The country had held a widely doubted claim of a perfect record keeping the virus out.