A damning review has found that Oranga Tamariki is a "weak, disconnected and unfit" agency - and the Government says it will cease the controversial tactic of child uplifts.
Whangārei environmentalist Dr Manue Martinez collects 211 disposable face masks in a week.
The release of more MIQ spots should be exciting - but it's just causing more anxiety.
Kelvin and Amber Acutt say their triplets could arrive tomorrow or six weeks from now.
PM Jacinda Ardern on why she got vaccinated and what made her shed a tear when she saw the first vaccine shipments arrive. Video / Mark Mitchell
Experts warn opening Auckland up now could result in a surge of new cases all over NZ.
September 28 2021 There are eight Covid cases in the community today, including a person who presented at Waitakere Hospital. There is one unlinked case today - the person who arrived at the hospital. Five staff members have been stood down.
Staff at an Auckland shop linked to a positive case say it is not one of their team.
Vaccine passports will be in the form of an app to be made available in just over a month.
12 new Covid-19 community cases were announced on Monday with PM Jacinda Ardern outlining a self-isolation trial for international travellers and the RSE travel bubble for the Pacific to resume. Video / NZ Herald
September 27 2021 There are 12 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. The seven-day rolling average of Covid cases in NZ is now 15, compared with 17 last week and 19 the week before.
Today marks the 40th day of Auckland's lockdown.
Sir John Key says Kiwis deserve certainty about when the borders can reopen.
Mana Ake will provide early intervention to promote wellbeing for children in Northland.
People who were at this location must isolate and get tested immediately, authorities say.
Today's Covid case numbers are being announced in a press statement at 1pm.
After 561 days of restrictions, Norway has ditch them altogether in a new normal.
Eleven new locations of interest have been released by health officials today.
Forty years ago the Springbok Tour was our great divider. In 2021, will it be vax status?
New reporting regulations for abortion providers aimed at improving services.
Eleven new locations of interest have been released by health officials today.
September 24 2021 There are nine new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. All are in the Auckland region, Dr Caroline McElnay said. The total cases in the outbreak has now reached 1031 with 902 now recovered.
There are no requirements for schools to share staff inoculation status with parents.
Mt Wellington residents urged to get tested as health teams hunt for Covid in the suburb.
Students on the edge of Auckland are stuck in no-man's-land.
The Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre closed its doors on Thursday.
September 23 2021 A high vaccination rate would be a "golden ticket" for New Zealand and make level 4 lockdowns a thing of the past, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Ardern's comment followed the announcement of 15 new Covid-19 cases in the community.
Covid buses stopping at fast food joints near you.
Minister warns the inequity gap could grow if some communities refuse to get the jab.
The Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.
The Special Olympics would have undertaken 5000 health screenings at this year's games.
Pfizer said Monday its Covid-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek US authorization for this age group soon. Video / AP
September 22 2021 There are 23 Covid-19 cases in the community as Auckland enjoys its first day of alert level 3. 80 per cent of eligible Kiwis in Auckland are now vaccinated with at least their first dose.
Twenty two of today's cases are linked to the rest of the outbreak.