NZ's lockdown extended until midnight Friday; Auckland's for longer
Today the country recorded the highest number of daily cases in more than a year.
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Editorial: A positive Delta lockdown example from across the ditch
Queensland offers some hope New Zealand can crush this cluster and get back on track.
Jarrod Gilbert: Covid and the contagion of crazy
It used to be that each village had an idiot but now those village idiots converge online.
Live: Third AUT student tests positive as church cluster emerges within 72 cases
One new case is in Wellington, the others are in Auckland.
Five changes NZ can make to fight Delta outbreak
NZ should consider pausing international flights while it tackles outbreak, experts say.
First vaccine drive-through underway at airport
The event at the Park and Ride site at Auckland Airport is set to give 1000 jabs today.
'Feeling great': Ashley Bloomfield gets jabbed
Ashley Bloomfield has received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning.
'I am sure we will beat this': Why Michael Baker is optimistic about Delta outbreak
"We should see it peak very soon, actually - just this week."
Heather du Plessis-Allan: What happens after vaccine roll out
Scientist says elimination is unsustainable once borders open. "Covid will slip through."
Judith Collins distances herself from ex National MP's anti-vax post
"New Zealanders should have no doubt that the National Party backs the science." - Collins
Record vaccine doses given, but anger at cancelled appointments
Woman has to wait a month after her vaccine appointment was cancelled without notice.
Elderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE training
Lakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.
Covid-19: Should we vaccinate all children against Delta?
NZ's approved the vaccine for use in people as young as 12. Should all kids get the shot?
Children aged 12 to 15 can now be vaccinated - PM
More than 260,000 children aged 12 to 15 in New Zealand can now receive the vaccine.
Covid-infected Air NZ staffer: What we know
The woman is aged in her 60s and was fully vaccinated.
The 10 Covid Delta cases: Here's what we know
The 10 cases include an AUT student, an Avondale College teacher and a tradesman.
PM explains why Ashley Bloomfield is yet to be vaccinated - but he is booked in
The PM received her second dose of the vaccine in July.
Editorial: Time to step up vaccinations
EDITORIAL: New Zealand needs to adapt the "go hard" attitude to vaccinations.
Robertson reassures Wellington residents over lockdown, urges testing
"We can get through this. We've done this before."
Ananish Chaudhuri - Time to remove vaccination obstacles
OPINION: We'll never get as many vaccinated as we want but we need to get those who will.
Latest: No Covid cases in the community as lockdown rumours scotched
Health officials have issued a rare notice to ignore fake lockdown rumours.
The four steps for re-opening 'Fortress NZ' explained
Vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries will be able to arrive from early next year.
Unveiled: The plan to open 'Fortress NZ' - and get Kiwis flying again
The Government has announced a staged reopening from next year.
Derek Cheng: The political hot potato Ardern refused to touch
The PM has outlined a sensible border plan but side-stepped what might become a key issue
National wants vaccination target NZers can 'mobilise behind'
"It would focus the system on achieving that target and hold the Government to account."
NZ's Covid elimination plan 'let down by allies', says expert
Allies could have pursued an elimination strategy, but they didn't.
Derek Cheng: The political headache awaiting Jacinda Ardern
Should the PM stick with Fortress NZ to protect people who choose not to get vaccinated?
Only half of contracted port workers vaccinated - Hipkins
"It is the contracted workers ... proving the most challenging and difficult to budge."
'Another afterthought': Disabled community forgotten in Covid rollout - advocates
It comes after reports of varied experiences for disabled people getting vaccinated.
Editorial: Clearer border rules after vaccination required
OPINION: The border is the place for extra carrot as reward for fully vaccinated people.
Right-wing, conspiracy beliefs linked to Covid vaccine scepticism
Study finds right-wing link to vaccine scepticism - but only with conspiratorial thinking.
Global vaccine rollout must sprint to avoid mutated variants
World vaccination campaign must proceed faster to avoid variants with extreme resistance.
Sir John Key on 'failure' of MIQ, turning 60 and the Nats
Sir John Key on turning 60, learning to fly, his new Maui pad and advice for his party.
Four new Covid cases in MIQ as mass vaccination event draws to a close
The Ministry of Health is due to issue a Covid-19 update at 1pm.