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PM denies seeking cheaper, delayed vaccines
Cabinet papers reveal discussions around the higher costs of early access vaccines.
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Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Tuesday 14th Sept wrap
14 September 2021. There are 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - and all have been linked to other cases in the outbreak. Video / NZ Herald
'Potentially a thorny issue': Parents discouraged from seeking childcare vaccination status
A Wellington childcare centre said it was 'inappropriate' to request this information.
Focus Live: 15 new Covid-19 community cases
September 14 2021 There are 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - and all have been linked to other cases in the outbreak.
15 Covid cases today, unlinked cases fall to 10; 'Mr Whippy' vaccine buses hit streets
The numbers come as testing and vaccinations in Auckland ramp up.
Barry Soper: Why lockdown decision was a nightmare for this Government
Level 4 has been kept in place for another week, which is simply delaying the inevitable.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Monday 13th Sept wrap
Auckland's level 4 lockdown has been extended but Cabinet has made an in-principle decision to shift the region down to level 3 at 11.59pm on September 21. Video / NZ Herald
Parents, principals clash over moving school holidays
Auckland will remain in alert level 4 until next Tuesday.
Auckland lockdown extended, level 3 'in-principle' in 8 days; rest of NZ stays at level 2
There are still 17 'mystery cases', those yet to be clearly linked back to the outbreak.
New $300m Halswell mini-town centre gets consent
Pool, gym, cinemas, apartments, supermarket, childcare and housing planned for site.
Focus Live: Level 4 in Auckland extended, rest of NZ to stay in level 2
September 13 2021 Auckland will remain at level 4 for another week, until 11.59pm on September 21. Level 2 will remain in place for the rest of New Zealand for another week, and Cabinet will review these settings on Monday next week.
Auckland DHB changes visitor policy after being accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with patient safety
Visitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.
Covid-19: 10 maps that reveal NZ's vulnerability
Is your part of NZ more vulnerable to Covid? Experts share images that tell the story.
NZ losing migrant rest home staff to Canada, UK due to MIQ unavailability
Rest homes are turning down new admissions because nurses can't enter NZ.
'Ghost town': Covid restrictions impact Wellington hospitality industry
Under the current restrictions, cafes and restaurants can only have 50 people at a time.
Live: Path out of level 4 promised for Auckland but longer lockdown likely
There's universal agreement Auckland won't be moving out of level 4 just yet.
Expert blames rule breakers for longer lockdown; Big supermarket and pharmacy new locations of interest
One commentator said the mystery cases mean Covid-19 has gone "underground".
Patient stole hospital swipe card at Wellington ED amid security concerns
At 4.30am on July 8 a patient stole a hospital swipe card to exit Wellington ED.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Sunday 12th Sept wrap
September 12, 2021: 20 new community cases of Covid-19 are announced all in Auckland, one day away from a Cabinet alert level decision. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: 20 new Covid-19 community cases
September 12 2021 There are 20 new community Covid cases today, all are in Auckland. No staff or patients have returned a positive case after being in potential contact with the cases in Middlemore Hospital.
'Don't delay seeking help': People urged to keep using Middlemore Hospital ED
The hospital is safe to attend, Counties Manukau Health chief medical officer says.
Live: Three people, including baby, test positive to Covid after Middlemore visit; what it might mean for lockdown
It's not yet known how many staff and others in the hospital are close contacts.
'Strong reminder to follow rules': Community cases up as lockdown decision looms
The Ministry of Health confirmed 23 new community cases on Saturday.
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Sex disease warning for amorous folks desperate to get new alert level romances.
Where to from here? Herald Covid-19 experts on the future for NZ
Herald Covid-19 experts answer key questions on what's in store for NZ.
The key to happiness: How an Olympian fought depression
'I took things off my plate ... My wellness became my No 1 goal' - Eve Macfarlane.
Nurses take Auckland DHB to task over visitor policy
NZNO says 'free for all' visitor policy is putting everyone at risk.
Pregnant during Delta: Doctors worried about women putting off getting jab
Charlotte Johnston got the Covid vaccine to do all she could to protect her unborn baby.