Live: Alert level D-Day - experts plea for lockdown caution, idea for three zones across NZ; Top adviser: 'I'd love to say Santa exists'
Experts want an extension to further stamp out any risk of spread.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromMinistry of Health
'There will be a revolt': Outrage as Govt pursues new MIQ in Rotorua
"Rotorua has done its fair share of heavy lifting in MIQ for this country."
'Can you be forced to take annual leave?': Ask us anything on Covid
We answer your questions about Covid 19 and the country's current outbreak.
'Be strong, keep the faith': Churchgoers turn out to get tested
Churchgoers affected in the country's biggest cluster continue to be urged to get tested.
Covid-19: Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg on what the future might look like
Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg on eliminating Covid-19, uncertainty and what the future might look like.
Claire Trevett: PM, we don't expect perfection but drop the defensiveness
The PM's political broadcast missed the point of the questions being asked.
68 new Covid cases in community; Virus detected in Christchurch wastewater
The first wave's peak is expected to hit in the next 48 hours.
'It's been full on': Covid testing centre staff reveal life on the frontline
They are the frontline in our fight against Covid. These are their stories.
Poll: Over 60% want alert level change in South Island if no cases
Herald readers shared their thoughts in an online poll.
Focus Live: Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg answers questions from MPs
Epidemiologist Sir David Skegg answers Covid-19 questions from MPs
Covid-19 detected in Christchurch wastewater - likely from MIQ
With 3 positive cases in MIQ, test results don't necessarily mean Covid in Chch community.
Two new community cases in Wellington, in isolation while infectious
On day 9 of nationwide alert level 4 lockdown, Wellington's case numbers sit at 14.
Focus Live: 68 new Covid-19 community cases - 277 in total
There are 68 new Delta cases in New Zealand today, bringing the overall total of the Covid outbreak to 277 people. 263 are in Auckland and 14 are in Wellington.
'Disastrous': Lower Hutt birthing centre confirms closure
Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre will shut its doors on September 23.
Police issue more than 650 lockdown infringement notices; 5000 calls reporting breaches
Police Commissioner speaks to select committee on the Delta lockdown so far.
Exclusive: Possible link between Crowne Plaza index case and church cluster
A case possibly connected to the index case is part of the church subcluster in Māngere.
Second quarantine facility for Auckland, options for Wgtn, Chch
Chris Hipkins said yesterday that Jet Park could be out of beds by tonight.
Live: 'Decent number' of new cases today, peak in next 48 hours; North/South alert level divide likely - expert; New employment agreements could require vaccine
Despite record numbers of daily cases, the Government is hopeful it can crush the curve.
Ministry confirms another suspected vaccine mistake after saline error
Six people were administered with a very low dose of vaccine in Christchurch.
Student at Ōtāhuhu College tests positive, new locations of interest released - set to hit 500
AUT's Wellesley Student accommodation is a location of interest.
Auckland mum's Delta nightmare: The day my son tested positive for Covid after visiting mall
I could hear him coughing through the walls of the house at night, mum says of sick son.
Had an anti-vax pamphlet? Police want to hear from you
Police say pamphlet delivery is a breach of the current Covid health order.
Delta outbreak: Demographic breakdown revealed; 66 children and teens infected
Ministry of Health releases a demographic breakdown of the Covid community cases.
Drive-through vaccine clinic for Pacific families in Porirua tomorrow
The Porirua clinic will be open on Thursday between 10am and 2pm.
Church cluster: 'It hasn't discriminated. A lot of our elders are affected'
More than 100 people who were at a church in Māngere have tested positive for Covid.
Focus Live: Chris Hipkins on the Government's response to Covid-19 as outbreak grows to 210 cases
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says a potential vaccination botch-up at an Auckland centre was "regrettable", but he had confidence in officials to resolve the situation.
Mighty Ape 'suspends operations' after staffer tests positive for Covid-19
Their Auckland warehouse has been shut to allow other staff to get tested.
Focus Live: 62 new Covid-19 community cases, 210 in total
August 25 2021 There are 62 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the total number of cases in the outbreak has now hit 210. There are 12 people in hospital with Covid-19.
Auckland's second drive-through vaccination centre opens as nation rushes to get jabbed
Push is on for New Zealand vaccination rates to catch up with the rest of the world.
Vaccine saline botch-up: Victims should be contacted - immunologist
Five Aucklanders may have been administered a dose of saline solution instead of Pfizer.
New locations of interest include Aotea Centre, Auckland Uni spots, supermarket
Authorities continue to release more locations of interest linked to the Covid outbreak.
Middlemore ED staff member, 9 AUT students test positive; two-thirds of cases aged under 30
Two thirds of community cases in NZ's Delta outbreak are younger than 30, data shows.
Delta outbreak: Lockdown letterbox drop for anti-vax leaflets
Concern false information could hit New Zealand's vaccine rate, endangering health.
Delta outbreak: 41 community cases, total now 148; Child under 1 youngest case
The next few days will be crucial in determining the outbreak's spread.