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.

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.

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.

Two well-dressed men knocked on his door wearing Ministry of Health cards on their necks.

Big takeaway chains KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Domino's are gearing up for tomorrow.

September 21 2021 There are 14 Covid cases in the community as Auckland prepares to shift down to alert level 3 tomorrow.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield says elimination of Covid-19 is still the big aim.

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield clashed with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking over New Zealand's elimination strategy. Video / Newstalk ZB

Dr Ashley Bloomfield has issued a section 70 notice for people around Mangatangi.

September 20 2021 Auckland will end its five-week alert level 4 lockdown when it moves to level 3 for two weeks from 11.59 pm tomorrow night. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2 - with one part of the Waikato with three new cases to temporarily move into a "bespoke" level 4 for a short period.

Police allowed a family to cross the Auckland border but later threatened to arrest them.

More locations are expected to be announced throughout today.

Will Auckland move out of alert level 4 and will Waikato move up a level?

A pop-up testing centre is underway at the Wharekawa Marae in Whakatīwai as three new Covid-19 cases are announced in the Waikato. Video / Mike Scott

The men have fake Ministry of Health business cards and an eftpos machine.