'Confusing messaging': Only half of vaccination centres available for kids
Parents are being turned away from their local GP and pharmacy.
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Herald reporter David Fisher was there as Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki was arrested.
Dogs could possibly sniff out Covid with more accuracy than RATs – but MoH not considering using them
Dogs are being used overseas but NZ is not considering them as part of its response.
Covid-19 Coronavirus: What you need to know about child vaccines
The rollout of Pfizer's paediatric Covid-19 vaccine for children began on January 17, giving those aged 5 to 11 the chance to get a dose and reduce the risks of the virus. Video / NZ Herald / MoH
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 16th January Wrap
January 16 2022 An MIQ worker who contracted Covid-19 has the Omicron strain of the virus as health officials report 25 community cases today.
MIQ worker infected with Omicron, 25 community cases
Twenty-two people are in hospital and two are in ICU with Covid.
Vaping epidemic: One in five secondary students addicted - survey
At least one in four New Zealand schools are within 1km of a vape store.
'History repeating': The rise of vaping-addicted teens
"I didn't realise I was hooked until I tried to stop and became really sick," teen tells.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 15th January Wrap
January 15 2022 An MIQ worker has tested positive for Covid-19 amid 29 new community cases.
Live: MIQ worker tests positive for Covid, 29 community cases
Officials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.
Surge of Covid cases at border, double those in the community
Majority of cases popping up at the border are the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Otaua the brave: 7-year-old will be among Kiwi kids lining up for Covid-19 jab
Trust the experts, not social media, mum says.
Live: 18 new Covid cases in the community, 43 at the border
How many Covid cases will be identified at the border today?
G.A.Y night club latest location of interest linked to Delta outbreak
Anyone who was at the nightclub during that time is urged to self-isolate and get tested.
Six new Covid-19 cases in lower North Island, people urged to check locations of interest
The cases are under investigation to find out where they contracted the virus.
PM tight-lipped over fiance's rapid Covid test controversy
Clarke Gayford has apologised for 'any issues or confusion'.
'Terrible time' to be restructuring health sector - Reti
Health spokesman says DHBs still missing agreed deadline to improve safe staffing.
Obese Kiwi teens with 'no other hope' get weight-loss ops
More than 130 Aucklanders aged under 30 have had bariatric surgery in the past five years.
Opinion: The Covid lessons New Zealand could learn from Israel
Israel is a tiny country, the size of Northland but with about 10 million people.
'Risen steadily': ACC figures show increased claims over vape injuries
Vape sellers are reassuring their products are safe despite an increase in injuries.
'Welcome news': Only 14 community cases despite higher testing rates
On Tuesday, there were nine cases at the border.
Vaccine tracker: How many people have received their booster Covid shot?
Booster vaccines became available in late November 2021.
Luxon's biggest headache? The National MP flirting with anti-vax messaging
National MP in hot water for visiting an anti-vax protest has other controversial views.
27 Covid cases in community, 33 in MIQ; 35 people in hospital
Today's Covid cases are in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Wellington.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Jan 8th & Jan 9th Wrap
January 9 2022 There have been 85 new Covid-19 community cases over the past two days. Video / NZ Herald
Covid: More than half a million kids' vaccine doses arrive in NZ, 85 new community cases
So far, NZ has avoided community transmission of the Omicron variant.
Covid: 48-hour wait for official update on new case numbers
Health officials announced before 2022 two dates on which updates would not take place.
'Māori servicing Māori' touted as key in soaring Bay iwi vaccination rates
Iwi leader says: "We know how to reach our people."
More New Year's revellers linked to Covid; warning to learn from Oz
It's unclear how many of this week's border Covid-19 cases are Omicron.
Police called in after Covid-positive person leaves self-isolation
It isn't yet clear what locations of interest may spawn from the person's travels.
Second New Year's Eve party in Auckland named as location of interest
People at the Britomart Block Party must watch for symptoms.
Covid: 35 new community cases today, more Omicron in MIQ
There were more than twice as many new cases in MIQ than in the community yesterday.
Parents lose daughter to meningococcal, now fighting for access to vaccines
Parents Mark and Lisa Gallagher lost their daughter Letitia to meningococcal C in 2012. Video / Ministry of Health