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Govt rejected health officials' advice to close the border - even to Kiwis.
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Analysis: Who are New Zealand's new jobless?
One of the biggest information gaps we have is real-time data on unemployment.
Focus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases, no additional cases
There are two new cases of Covid-19 today, made up of one confirmed case and one probable case. It is the eleventh day in a row where case numbers have been in single digits.
Bridges calls for Health Minister's resignation after 'third strike'
David Clark admitted to moving boxes between houses during level 4 lockdown.
Explainer: Why are we still seeing new cases of Covid-19?
We talk to the scientists who have steered us to alert level 3.
NZ in global headlines after 'eliminating' Covid-19
But an expert says NZ has yet to define what elimination of Covid-19 actually means.
PM warns NZ to stay vigilant as another death, five cases reported
NZ goes into level 3 tonight at 11.59pm, after being at level 4 for more than four weeks.
Record number of Kiwis get the flu jab before winter
The restrictions to receive the jab have lifted - and 700,000 vaccines are available.
Where are New Zealand's Covid-19 clusters?
The locations of New Zealand's Level 4 clusters. Video / NZ Herald
The number of coronavirus cases is up, should we be worried?
'If you look at this week's cases compared to last week, we're in a better place.'
All you need to know about your bubble under level 3
All your bubble questions answered as NZ prepares to leave alert level 4.
Childcare in Level 3: Sandpits closed, parents told to stay in cars
Sandpits stay closed; parents advised to wait in cars at dropoff if necessary.
Editorial: How will history judge NZ's Covid-19 response?
We say: The Government's call to "go hard and go early" appears to have paid off.
Auckland woman dies of Covid-19, 5 new cases today, 77% of NZ cases recovered
The woman who died was a resident of CHT St Margarets Hospital and Rest Home.
How NZ plans to eliminate outbreaks after lockdown
As NZ prepares to ease lockdown conditions, this is what we can expect.
Mixed messages: Are face masks needed while using public transport?
"You can find very high-level specialists on both sides of the argument," Bloomfield says.
Bloomfield blunder: Officials review language used to describe virus patients
Police also have a warning for Kiwis wanting to sneak away this weekend.
'Significant drop' in injury-related hospital admissions during lockdown
Medical experts say hospitals should offer full services until resources run dry.
Breast cancer surgery delay costs patient $15,000
Breast cancer diagnosis on day lockdown start forces woman into costly private surgery.
Ashley Bloomfield apologises to family mourning Covid-19 victim
'No one wants to create any kind of extra additional stress for families ...'
HDC assesses 50 complaints over Covid-19
Access to specialist treatment, cancelled procedures, visiting patients, among complaints.
Preschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mum
Schools and early childhood centres will open on April 29
Controversial US billionaire's firm had talks with Govt to combat Covid-19
Health Ministry has confirmed it had talks with Palantir over data management.
'Helicopter' cash for Kiwis an option in Covid-19 recovery: Finance Minister
Some practices say they are now facing closure unless they can get urgent support.
Thousands more masks found with crumbling elastic
More face masks deemed unfit for purpose in the fight against Covid-19.
How far can you extend your bubble before it pops in alert level 3?
Can you go and visit your boyfriend at level 3? We tell you how.
Jacinda Ardern's former school is not happy with her back-to-classroom plan. How she responded
Morrinsville College principal's warning: 'Children can contract Covid and they can die'.
Health watchdog's warning: Ordinary patients slipping through Covid-19 cracks
Letter from HDC to Health Minister raises concerns for normal healthcare during pandemic.
Wellington healthcare workers test negative for Covid-19
79 staff were swabbed after coming into contact with a nurse infected with the virus.
Damp masks likely to have 'increased risk of exposure' to virus for healthcare workers
"It is believed damp masks may be the source of the breach."
Revealed: Surprising stat that allowed NZ schools to open
Ministry says closing schools and childcare reduces deaths by only 2 to 4 per cent.
Former WHO worker hopes NZ's pandemic response boosts nurse numbers
Dr Frances Hughes believes New Zealand could draw in more nurses.
Death of West Auckland woman brings toll to 13
The death of a West Auckland woman brings the Covid-19 toll to 13.
Focus Live: Five new cases, Auckland woman dies of coronavirus
There are five new cases of Covid-19 today. There was a further death - a woman in her 70s from St Margaret's rest home in Te Atatu. Education Minister Chris Hipkins says that distance learning will continue 'for some time'.