107 Covid cases, 13,000 contacts - hunt for mystery pair who used public walkway next to MIQ hotel
There are 107 cases of Covid in the community.
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Covid-19: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision looms
There have still been no cases in the south despite the Auckland outbreak growing to 72.
Frustration boils over at Avondale testing centre
Cars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.
Does mixing Covid vaccines give better immunity?
An expert wants the Government to stock up on the AstraZeneca vaccine too.
Chris Hipkins' guidance on driving to an exercise spot
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed in Sunday's 1pm press conference that it was acceptable to drive to a nearby spot for exercise. Video / Ministry of Health
Editorial: A positive Delta lockdown example from across the ditch
Queensland offers some hope New Zealand can crush this cluster and get back on track.
Live: Third AUT student tests positive as church cluster emerges within 72 cases
One new case is in Wellington, the others are in Auckland.
Covid record-keeping to become mandatory at all levels - but retail exempt
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins broke the news at the 1pm press conference.
Focus Live: 21 new Covid-19 community cases, 72 in total
There are 21 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, bringing the total number of people infected in the outbreak to 72. One million New Zealanders are now fully vaccinated.
Five changes NZ can make to fight Delta outbreak
NZ should consider pausing international flights while it tackles outbreak, experts say.
First vaccine drive-through underway at airport
The event at the Park and Ride site at Auckland Airport is set to give 1000 jabs today.
'Feeling great': Ashley Bloomfield gets jabbed
Ashley Bloomfield has received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning.
'I am sure we will beat this': Why Michael Baker is optimistic about Delta outbreak
"We should see it peak very soon, actually - just this week."
Dunedin's first drive-thru vaccination centre
Health workers vaccinate patients who have arrived at Dunedin's first drive-thru vaccination centre. Video / Craig Baxter
All heroes wear masks: Mandatory masks 'here to stay', says top expert
Mandatory mask wearing is here to stay, a top epidemiologist says.
Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gets Covid-19 vaccine
Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on August 22.
Kerre McIvor: Delta lockdown could be the last straw
OPINION: Given the state of NZ's vax rollout and ICUs, what else could the Government do?
SkyCity Casino staff member tests positive for Covid-19
The risk period is Saturday, August 14, from 1.15am to 3am.
Wellington locations of interest not contacted prior to be listed
In some cases businesses find out they're a location of interest when everyone else does.
Record vaccine doses given, but anger at cancelled appointments
Woman has to wait a month after her vaccine appointment was cancelled without notice.
Delta outbreak: Locations of interest spread to three more North Island towns
It's likely the locations were visited by people on a flight carrying infected passengers.
Focus Live: 21 new Covid-19 community cases, 51 in total
August 21 2021 There are 21 new cases of Covid-19 in the community - bringing the total number of people infected in the latest outbreak to 51.
Locations of interest: Central North Island petrol stations, AUT campus, bus routes added to growing list
There are more than 200 locations of interest - and more are expected today.
'Fear and uncertainty': 7000 students close contacts of Covid cases
Students from De la Salle, McAuley, Avondale, Northcote and Lynfield await test results.
Covid hush back in Dunedin
If a lone tumbleweed had drifted across Dunedin’s George St yesterday, it would not have seemed out of place. Video / ODT
Locations of interest/visits pass 200 - Akl to Welly flight, Porirua sushi shop, Johnsonville Countdown
There are more than 200 visits to location and with more expected to be listed today.
Elderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE training
Lakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.
Why there's concern over ICU capacity amid Covid Delta outbreak
'We are regularly at capacity and need to cancel planned surgery,'' one DHB has warned.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Nationwide lockdown extended
A daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ Herald
Second big corporate hit by Covid exposure event scare - 1000 nationwide attendees alerted
People at the Auckland event last Friday came from around the country.
Countdown to make nationwide cut in opening hours, plus temporary store closures
Some people hoping to fit in a late-night shopping visit might need to revise their plans.
Live: Bar worker at huge event tests positive, host Hilary Barry one of 1000 contacts isolating
Hundreds attended corporate awards event held at Spark Arena last week.
Focus Live: 31 Covid-19 community cases; lockdown extended until at least next Tuesday
New Zealand's level 4 lockdown has been extended nationwide until 11.59pm on Tuesday after confirmation the Covid-19 outbreak has spread to Wellington.
Albany testing centre security staff cop abuse
Confusion has caused some people waiting for tests to lash out verbally at security staff.