No new Covid cases, travellers now get 19-page hotel rulebook
Today's update on NZ's Covid cases.
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Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases for the first time in nine days
For the first time in nine days there are no new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand today. It has been 73 days in this country since the last case of community transmission.
Managed isolation escapee Suzanne Derrett leaves court
Suzanne Derrett has been charged at the Auckland District Court with escaping from the Pullman hotel during managed isolation. Video / Anna Leask
Audrey Young: The case for and against Woodhouse
Comment: Nikki Kaye and Amy Adams have defended misleading statements by Todd Muller.
One new case of Covid-19; Cabinet MPs say time to start charging returnees
The latest case is a woman in her 20s who arrived in NZ on July 4.
One new case of Covid today in quarantine - woman from London
Yesterday marked 70 days since the last case of community transmission.
'Blanket ban' on compassionate leave from isolation may not be legal - experts
A High Court judge has questioned the legality of banning leave exemptions from isolation.
Covid-19: Doctor outraged rescue helicopter trusts given patient details
Doctor outraged over helicopter rescue trusts receiving daily list of Covid-19 patients.
Police officers and higher fences at isolation hotels from today
From today, uniformed police officers will be posted outside quarantine hotels.
Hotel escaper's 'selfish act': Isolation hotel guests' anger as they're stuck inside
Returning Kiwis in Covid-19 isolation speak out about Stamford Plaza absconder.
Focus Live: Isolation escapees 'don't deserve' to be in NZ - Megan Woods
There are three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, all in managed isolation. People escaping managed isolation are committing a "reckless act" of selfishness, Minister Megan Woods said.
Ministry refuses to confirm patient source claims
Ministry of Health and ministers decline to comment on Boag's version of events.
Bloomfield pays tribute to trusted deputy as she leaves for Hawke's Bay DHB role
"I have relied heavily on Keriana in recent months."
Soper: Latest Covid hotel escaper case rings alarm bells
COMMENT: It's bad enough the man got out but it's worse that he was lost track of.
New Covid case escaped isolation to go to Auckland supermarket
The 32-year-old man arrived in New Zealand from New Delhi, India, on July 3.
Focus Live: Two new cases of Covid; still no community transmission
There are two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. They are both in managed isolation - it has been 67 days since community transmission was last detected in NZ.
Focus Live: Top lawyer to probe Covid-19 privacy breach
Former solicitor general Mike Heron will lead the probe into a massive Covid-19 privacy breach. This comes after the Herald reported the breach, which contained details of 18 confirmed Covid-19 cases, ranging from a 30-year-old woman in Auckland to a 70-year-old man in Canterbury.
One new Covid case - man in his 20s from London
The final cluster of Covid-19 cases is due to close today.
Confine people to rooms: More security needed at quarantine, health expert says
An epidemiologist wants returning travellers confined to their rooms during quarantine.
Toddler brain damaged after choking at daycare: Family blast 'useless' inquiry
Son, 5, cannot walk, talk or roll over after incident at Rotorua childcare centre.
Three new Covid cases - all on same flight from India
As cases skyrocket across the ditch, NZ went 2 days without a new case but now has 3 more.
'Faeces on floor, bins overflowing': Watchdog investigates what happened during a Covid-19 lockdown
"Our elderly deserved a better standard of care," a nurse told her manager.
No new cases of Covid-19 again today
One person remains in Auckland City Hospital in a stable condition.
Covid 19 privacy breach: Criminal charges 'on the table'
Government is not ruling out a criminal investigation into the leak of patient details.
Virus, recession keep kids away from school
Students forced to work to support families, or can't afford bus fares and lunches.
Audrey Young: Ardern faces new headaches in health
Jacinda Ardern needed the David Clark problem solved by this weekend.
Hipkins: Govt will be cautious over border to avoid outbreaks
New minister says there will be no change to the 14-day quarantine rule for new arrivals.
Watch: PM says a transtasman bubble is on 'the horizon and real'
Jacinda Ardern spoke with Kerre McIvor
'I can think of no one more deserving' - mayoral accolade for Bloomfield
He was the face of covid, bringing an air of reassurance during the outbreak.
Audrey Young: How David Clark became an electoral liability
When Clark said the time was right, the only surprise was that it had not come sooner.
Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs
New daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.
Focus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases at the border
There are two new Covid-19 cases - both in managed isolation and quarantine facilities. A Hamilton hotel will soon be ready to quarantine returning Kiwis.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on David's Clark's resignation
PM Jacinda Ardern said last week she "had discussions" with David Clark and how the primary focus should be the Government's response to Covid-19. Clark tendered his resignation to Ardern yesterday which was accepted.
David Clark's series of blunders: What led to Health Minister's downfall
He threw Bloomfield under the bus. That was just one of many Covid-related blunders.