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DHBs improve screening as Wellington Covid hospitalisations climb, new ward to open in Hutt
The two projects come from $3 in infrastructure funding.
Record 773 people in hospital with Covid, 21,000 new cases; death toll hits 91
Vast majority of today's hospitalisations were there because of Covid.
Dr Bloomfield says Auckland's Covid peak could be known in days
Dr Ashley Bloomfield appears before the Health Select Committee and reveals Auckland's peak in Covid-19 case numbers could be known within days. Video / Parliament TV
Woman appears in court after break-in at Government House
Brett Power plead not guilty to a charge of disorderly behavior likely to cause violence.
Live: Auckland peak could be known in days - Bloomfield
The outbreak is putting pressure on Middlemore Hospital with more than 150 Covid patients.
Austria does a U-turn on mandatory Covid vaccinations
New York Times: Case numbers remain high, but far fewer Austrians are seriously ill.
Empty stores and an exodus: Hong Kong's Covid crackdown stirs panic
New York Times: A surge in cases has alarmed many residents.
'My business': Mayor to remain unvaxxed despite Novavax claims
Arrival of the Novavax vaccine won't change Sandra Goudie's vaccine stance.
'More than worst case scenarios': Auckland hospitals see overwhelming Covid cases
Auckland hospitals dealing with more Covid patients than forecast, even in worst estimate,
Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2022
Covid self-isolation times slashed, an explosion in state housing unpaid rent and polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance has been found after 107 years in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Mike Hosking: Luxon has made Ardern look out of touch
OPINION: The Government walked into National's trap over the cost-of-living crisis.
One week on from the protest: Streets reopen after huge cleanup, businesses still hurting
After huge effort to clean and repair area, businesses desperate to see customers return.
'No evictions' policy blamed for explosion in unpaid Kāinga Ora rent
About 12 per cent of Kāinga Ora households are now behind on their rent.
Nearly 25,000 Covid cases in Lower North Island, Palmerston North Hospital opens specialised Covid ward
The specialised 32-bed ward recently underwent a medical gas upgrade.
Niue records first Covid-19 case, traveller from NZ
Since the global pandemic started two years ago, Niue has reported no cases till today.
Concerns over renewed teacher shortage as NZ borders open
At the start of the pandemic, many teachers returned to New Zealand from overseas.
Explained: Three things to know about Long Covid
Long Covid is emerging as a health crisis within a health crisis. What have we learned?
Watch: Police back 'proportionate' use of force as video shows violent clash
1700 complaints - but police defend action during unlawful Parliament occupation.
'Disgustingly bullied': Woman who sparked Northland lockdown speaks
It comes after police ruled out charges against her and her travelling companion.
Covid-19: 'Challenging' weeks ahead for Christchurch Hospital
150 staff have tested positive for the virus.
Dire predicted heartland town death toll: Fears of tangi cluster
Wairoa Hospital has no intensive care capacity or ventilators for severe Covid-19 cases.
Hipkins stands by claims over women who prompted Northland's snap lockdown
Police say there wasn't enough evidence to suggest the women used false documents.
Focus Live: Four deaths, 22,454 cases, 742 in hospital with Covid-19
March 9 2022 Chris Hipkins spoke just before the Ministry of Health announced there were 22,454 community cases and four deaths today. There were 742 people hospitalised including 19 in ICU.
First Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positive
The man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.
Police investigate positive rapid antigen test sale offer
Sale of positive tests on social media, to enable a break from work, under investigation.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 09 March, 2022
US slaps Russia with oil, gas and energy sanctions, Covid infected healthcare staff can return to work and local councils may still have a voice in the Three Waters Reform in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Real Covid-19 cases could be nearing 1 million, expert says
Real case numbers much higher, professor says, as Act calls for isolation time to be cut.
US warns against travel to NZ due to rising Covid cases
Travel warning for Americans wanting to visit NZ updated to 'level four: very high'.
Help! What happens if I catch Covid-19 overseas?
Herald Travel answers your questions about international travel during the pandemic.
Editorial: Covid-19: Are we cresting the Omicron wave?
OPINION: Our editorial on cresting the Omicron outbreak and what numbers to watch.
Record profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021
Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.
Brooke van Velden: Government's Covid rules are no longer fit for purpose
OPINION: It's time to stop the fear and get back control of our lives.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff tests positive for Covid-19
Phil Goff says he has a sore throat but is so far experiencing mild symptoms.