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Lockdown 'slowing outbreak': 20 new cases in the community today
Health officials are preparing advice that may see the rest of NZ drop to a level 2.5.
Focus Live: 20 new Covid-19 community cases, all are in Auckland
There are 20 new Covid cases in the community - the lockdown is slowing the outbreak, says Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
Misinformation pandemic will endure longer than Delta
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'Living with Covid': Life in the country that's 80% vaxxed
This Asian country has the highest vaxxed population and is "becoming Covid-resilient".
Fatherless boy laughs again thanks to charity
Big Buddy charity gives little South Auckland boy hope: "He woke up singing the next day".
A family of 5 gathered in Birkdale for a celebration... in days they all had Covid
They are part of a cluster that has rapidly grown to infect 73 people.
Fiji declares 'only fully vaccinated' allowed to enter the country
Fiji government confirmed this week the only exemptions would be "a few emergencies".
Experts urge rethink on kids' screen-time guidelines
Blanket limits on kids' screen time don't reflect modern family life, expert review finds.
'The war is still here': Vaxxed nation's huge spike in Covid cases
One of the most vaccinated countries has this week seen its highest number of cases ever.
Parents of baby who died of rare condition launch campaign to help others
"Nothing, no cent, no dollar, no wish could make the machine available when we needed it."
Frontline workers under 'extraordinary pressure', Andrew Little says
Pressure on health system likely to continue, the minister said in an exclusive interview.
Whole family contracts Covid-19 on UK trip
Seven of nine at family Christmas contracted Covid-19, including terminally ill father.
Big Read: Will the health system cope with Delta?
The unvaccinated "will potentially will lead to hospital overload", one specialist warns.
More people rushed to hospital with Covid compared to last year's outbreak
The ratio of those critically ill has remained much lower, data reveals.
St Margaret's rest home tests negative so far - CEO
First round of Covid results "reassuring".
Focus Live: 28 new Covid-19 community cases
There are 28 new community cases of Covid-19 today - 27 in Auckland and one in Wellington, Director of Public Health Caroline McElnay has confirmed.
Māori vaccination rate lag due to 'access and availability'
Māori are calling on the Govt to trust them to lead vaccination efforts in communities.
Lockdown traffic up on last year's level 4, Waka Kotahi data shows
Wellingtonians and Aucklanders have been on the roads more during this year's lockdown.
Second person flies Auckland to Wellington under alert level 4 restrictions
Police confirm a person flew from Auckland to Wellington on Wednesday.
Focus: Drive-through vaccinations in Wellington
The Ora Toa Covid-19 drive-through vaccination clinic in August focused on Porirua's Pacific population. Video / Mark Mitchell
Live: Lockdown until Xmas - expert's grim predictions if elimination strategy fails
'I don't think we even fully necessarily grasp what it will be like if we lose control.'
Ask us anything on Covid: Non-Pfizer vaccines, ICU capacity, outdoor transmission and wage subsidies
We answer your questions about Covid 19 and the country's current outbreak.
Premier warns of 'confronting' truth NSW is about to face
Premier is urging residents to get some 'perspective' as they propel toward Covid normal.
Does Auckland deserve vaccine priority? 'Hell yes'
Vaccine priority for city has strong support from business, as health experts weigh risks.
Can NZ ever reopen the bubble with Oz?
Victoria and NSW have all but given up on elimination. Where does that leave the bubble?
Health Minister confident DHBs can tackle mounting surgery backlog
Under the national guidelines for alert level 4 all non-urgent care have been postponed.
DHB asks for removal of Facebook posts about walk-in vaccination
A CCDHB spokesperson confirmed they had asked Vic Deals to remove the posts.
Focus Live: 49 new Covid-19 community cases, Northland to move to level 3 tonight
September 2 2021 There are 49 new Covid-19 cases today but Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that only seven of these were infectious while in the community. Northland will move to alert level 3 tonight.
Marae opens doors for drive-through vaccinations
Papakura Marae has opened its doors to locals wanting to get vaccinated. Video / Te Ao / Māori TV
'Horrible': Attempts to import disproven Covid treatment ivermectin soar
Attempted shipment imports of the de-wormer rose from 18 last year to already 114 in 2021.
South Auckland food banks already bracing for increased demand
Ōtara-based charity provides food parcels for families, alongside other social services.
Fast food provides comfort in troubled times
Experts explain why Kiwis raced out to queue for fast fried food and coffee as L3 dawned.
Te Arawa Covid response call-centre trailblazing
Te Arawa Covid response call-centre trailblazing. Video / Te Ao / Māori TV