29 new Covid cases - eight unlinked; new case at hospital ED
Cabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.
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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."
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
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."
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.
New Covid case reported in Albany residential complex
People living at The Grange in Albany have been advised a resident has tested positive.
Covid-19: Positive case who left Middlemore Hospital transferred to MIQ
Patient is one of two people connected to two exposure events at the emergency department.
Focus Live: 19 new Covid-19 community cases
October 1 2021 There are 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, all in Auckland. Of today's cases, only one is yet to be linked to another case, with nine unlinked cases over the past 14 days.
How the Covid-19 response can better support marginalised communities
Emerging positive cases have been linked to transitional housing tenants and gangs.
'Red alert' hospital plans for uncontrolled Covid-19 revealed
Escalation plans have been released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.
More than 80% of Covid cases and hospitalisations among unvaccinated
'Your chances of ending up in hospital with Delta if you're unvaccinated are greater.'
Locations of interest: Mt Roskill, Panmure and Hillsborough among new locations
New locations of interest show Covid-infected person visited an Auckland dairy.
Focus Live: 19 new Covid-19 community cases
September 30 2021 There are 19 Covid cases in the community today. Eighteen of the cases are in Auckland and the other is a child who attended Mangatangi School, who had been isolating.
'Even tougher times': AKL team helps families scared of Covid testing
Covid-19 testing team working with families in emergency housing says many are frightened.
Listen: 'No one believes you' - Hipkins, Hosking clash over zero case return
Hipkins pushes back on Hosking's claim an elimination strategy is a waste of time.
Auckland Covid cases - move to level 2 would 'add fuel to the fire', says modeller
Chris Hipkins: 'We've still got to hold our nerve here'.
Blip or first signs of alert level change? Experts react to 45 new cases
Michael Baker says the country needs one or two more days to judge a proper trend.
Covid-19: Person with virus was at petrol station yesterday
A person infected with Covid was at South Auckland petrol station yesterday.
Focus Live: 45 new Covid-19 community cases
September 29 2021 There are a "sobering" 45 new Covid cases in the community today, including 12 unlinked 'mystery' cases. All of today's cases are in Auckland.
Nats' Covid plan: New 1500-room MIQ facility, cash incentives for jabs
Nats' 'vigorous suppression' strategy includes cash/voucher incentives for jabs.