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Covid-19: Police called in after rooms trashed at Jet Park
A number of rooms at Auckland's Jet Park quarantine facility have been trashed.
Northland principals encourage teachers to get vaccinated
Northland principals ask for more clarity around tougher rules for unvaccinated teachers.
Location of interest shows person with Covid in Hamilton yesterday
The first Hamilton locations of interest have been released shortly after 4pm today.
Business to Govt: Please let us bring in rapid Covid test kits
Emergency approval sought for rapid Covid-19 tests to be used in critical work sites
Focus Live: 39 new community cases, person with Covid dies in Auckland
October 6 2021 There are 39 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and a person in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital dies of the virus, Dr Caroline McElnay says. Thirty of today's cases are in Auckland and nine are in Waikato.
Picnics and playdates resume - but confusion continues over playgrounds
Auckland enjoys its first day of further reduced restrictions in level 3 today.
'It's dire:' Events sector in limbo, supports vaccine passports
The events sector says lockdowns cost the economy billions of dollars in lost revenue.
24 cases, six in Waikato; vaccine pass to be required for summer events, festivals
It comes ahead of Auckland moving to the first step of its road map tonight.
Focus Live: 24 Covid-19 community cases; vaccine passes to be used in NZ
October 5 2021 There are 24 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals vaccine passes will be used in New Zealand from as early as next month.
Interislander crew granted MIQ exemption after Sydney trip
The crew were isolated on board and had saliva tests and temperature checks each day.
Get used to living with Covid - expert 'gutted' by new 3-step plan
Auckland will move to a new life at level 3 from midnight tonight.
Covid-19: Positive Covid cases see Raglan shake off its 'anti-vax' image
People who have been against getting vaccinated are now lining up for the jab.
Covid-19: Infected person at apartment this afternoon
An Auckland apartment block has been visited by an infected person five times.
Focus Live: PM announces phased end to Auckland Covid-19 restrictions
October 4 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern has promised a phased end to Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland. From midnight Tuesday, bubbles will be able to mix, but only outdoors and with some restrictions still in place.
29 new Covid cases - eight unlinked; new case at hospital ED
Cabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.
Live: Taxi driver tests positive, more Raglan cases - Cabinet faces grim scenario
A newborn baby has tested positive for Covid at Auckland's North Shore Hospital.
People turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid case
Waikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.
Hamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new cases
The new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.
Focus Live: 33 new community cases; Hamilton and Raglan move to level 3
October 3 2021 Hamilton, Raglan and several other Waikato towns will move to alert-level 3 from 11.59pm tonight after the discovery of two Delta cases, and the spread of the virus beyond Auckland's borders.
Covid-19: An unlikely country with record jab rate, 119pc
Although it seems impossible, this territory has vaccinated 119pc of its population.
Live: Delta spreads to Waikato - new cases in Raglan, Hamilton
Jacinda Ardern will now front a 1pm press conference.
The 90% Project: Why Dr Ashley Bloomfield got the jab
Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield on why he decided to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Get the vaccine and let's get back to normal': Laura McGoldrick
"Do it for your family, do it for your friends, do it for your community."
Bloomfield on the 'heat-seeking missile' virus, and our most vulnerable regions
On getting to 90 per cent: "It's not just possible. The modelling shows it's essential."
The 90% Project: Interview with Dr Ashley Bloomfield
Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it’s a matter of when, not if NZ hits 90% vaccinated and what lies ahead for borders, future lockdowns and Covid treatments. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 02 Oct Wrap
There are 27 new cases of Covid-19 today with another possible exposure event at Middlemore Hospital's ED and anti-lockdown protests happening across NZ. Video / NZ Herald
Patients could soon be told to stay home. GPs aren't prepared to monitor them
GPs expect they may soon have to treat Covid-19 patients who have been told to stay home.
27 new community Covid cases; possible exposure event at hospital
Five unlinked cases come just days out from the Government's alert level decision.
Editorial: Level 2 and Auckland border trade-off on the cards
EDITORIAL: Auckland may have to battle on, apart from NZ, for some time yet.
Delta outbreak: More Auckland suburbs on locations of interest list
More locations of interest around Auckland are now being identified.
The 90% Project: NZME stars roll up their sleeves
NZME stars are supporting #rollupyoursleevesnz, let's get vaccinated! Let's get at least 90% of kiwis fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Christmas. Video / NZME
Can landlords ask tenants for their vaccination status?
A "grey area" has emerged around rights for landlords and tenants amid vaccine rollout.
19 Covid cases today - why officials are expecting another 35 in coming days
It comes as two people tested positive at Middlemore Hospital overnight.