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17 new cases, more Omicron at the border as booster interval shortened
Kiwis 18 and over can get their booster dose if it's been four months since their second.
31 new cases in the community - new border-related Omicron case
The interval between second and booster vaccine doses drops to four months tomorrow.
Live: 27 Covid cases today; 44 people in hospital; no Omicron in community
Twelve cases in Auckland, seven in Waikato, seven in the Bay of Plenty and one in Lakes.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Jan 1st & Jan 2nd Wrap
January 2 2022 There have been 105 new Covid-19 community cases over the past two days.
Covid: 105 cases over two days, no Omicron in community, two deaths
The latest two deaths raise New Zealand's Covid-19 death toll to 53.
Covid: 49 new cases, Pacific community hits 90% milestone
Limits on gathering ended today across most of NZ ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.
Local Focus: Aotearoa's first saint in the making and her ties with the Whanganui region
The rich history of Whanganui's Jerusalem and its French nun Suzanne Aubert.
Watch: Up to 100 people isolating after close contact with Omicron case
Covid-19 expert fears UK musician could have picked up variant in MIQ.
'Angry and heartbroken': DJs caught up in NZ's Omicron storm; replacement festival acts named
Fat Freddy's Drop steps up as replacement act.
'Just ludicrous': Closure of vaccination, Māori response centres slammed
This region is lagging behind vaccination rates, so why are the main vax centres closed?
Covid-19: 46 new cases in community; 48 people in hospital
There were 18 community cases announced yesterday, the lowest number since October 1.
Delta still the biggest threat says Ministry of Health
Despite the Delta outbreak appearing to be under control, the variant is still of concern.
Covid: Woman in 70s dies, 18 new community cases today
Yesterday 34 community cases of Covid-19 were reported.
Bleak festive season for unvaxxed DHB staff made redundant
Forty-six Northland DHB staff have had their jobs terminated.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Xmas Day & Boxing Day Wrap
December 26 2021 There have been 126 new Covid-19 community cases - and seven Omicron cases in MIQ - over the past two days. Video / NZ Herald
First stage of Dunedin Hospital build granted consent
An independent panel has approved a fast-tracked consent for stage 1 of the $1.47b build.
Covid latest: New community case in Taranaki
The new case is linked to the region's biggest cluster.
'We were as confused as everybody else' - Pharmacists on booster eligibility
Opposition leaders criticise the Government for "crazy" vaccination booster rollout.
Singer hoping for 'miracle' to avoid spending Christmas alone in MIQ
"Christmas is such a poignant mark in the calendar."
'It came as a complete shock': Midwife and solo mum of six struggling to survive, owed $25,000
Health Ministry apologises for payment claims email error causing "considerable concern".
MOH's 'fear' over lack of pregnancy vaccination data
Unvaccinated pregnant people are five times more likely to have a premature baby.
Covid: A patient in their 50s has died, 62 community cases
What will the latest case numbers show?
Holiday season warning, where NZ's Omicron cases are coming from
Most Omicron cases in New Zealand have come via the UK.
Covid: 56 new community cases, 4 cases at the border
As community infections stabilise, more cases of Omicron are caught at the border.
Upper Hutt City council will require vaccine passes for all council facilities after case found in Wellington
It comes a day after Covid-19 was discovered in the Wellington region.
Another highly contagious virus could hit NZ soon - expert
Expert warns a whooping cough outbreak is likely when NZ's international border reopens.
'Unfair' and 'insulting': Midwives told they won't get paid until next year
The email was sent at 4.04pm advising them they had until 3.30pm that day to make a claim.
'I've never stayed in a hotel in my life': Grandma sees bright side of MIQ Xmas
Being in an MIQ hotel feels 'like you've gone to heaven', grandmother says.
Live: Covid detected in the capital, new Omicron cases at border
Almost 30 Omicron cases have been detected at the border so far.
'Cruel and insane': Stranded Kiwis lash out at plans to keep border restrictions
'Disappointed and frustrated' - Kiwis respond to extended border restrictions.
Focus Live: Booster gap shortened, border reopening delayed, MIQ extended
December 21 2021 The Government has announced a suite of changes to bolster New Zealand's defences against the Omicron variant of Covid-19 - including pushing out changes to border rules until the end of February.
Border, MIQ plan expected today after Cabinet decision on Omicron risk
Experts urge Government to delay the reopening of New Zealand's borders.
Man's death 'probably due to vaccination', board says
The board noted symptoms of myocarditis developed in the days following his first jab.