Live: MIQ worker tests positive; 73 essential workers infected; experts at odds over rising cases - 'some people are seeing all sorts of dragons'
With another 82 cases on Saturday, expert wants to see cases start coming down now.
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Live: 28 locations of interest added as lockdown day 12 begins; 82 new Covid cases with tough week ahead
The curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.
Your weather: Get out the lockdown board games, rain and possible thunder coming
It isn't just lockdown giving you an excuse to stay indoors today. Rain is coming.
370 evacuees coming to NZ from Afghanistan, says MFAT
"The situation in Afghanistan remains highly volatile and dangerous."
Revealed: Inside the extraordinary NZ mercy mission to Kabul
Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer reports on a 'digital Dunkirk'.
After 53 years together, a man will watch from road as wife buried under lockdown restrictions
He has been told he could be removed from the burial grounds if he tries to enter.
Wipeout: Level 4-breaking surfer bails as police launch nears; fishermen given warning
It was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.
Jack Tame: It's too late to set vaccination records
OPINION: The Government can't shirk responsibility for our woeful vaccination rates.
NZ faces a sodden lockdown weekend: Heavy rain notices for Auckland, Northland, BOP, Coromandel
It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.
Lockdown may have helped stamp out RSV outbreak, says immunologist
Long-term lockdowns also leave us vulnerable to future infections by reducing immunity.
Wellington Police receive more than 1000 lockdown breach notifications, one charged
By day nine of lockdown, Police had received 1079 breach notifications in the region.
'Someone knows': DNA testing next step in identifying baby dumped at recycling plant
Cop in charge of Operation Deer speaks candidly about the hunt for abandoned baby's mum.
Opinion: Is saliva testing the answer?
What would you prefer - a swab up your nose or drooling onto a teaspoon?
Woman threw her dog to safety before perishing in house fire
Police are seeking information about a suspicious fire at the property.
Let us test: Saliva testing provider's plea to Ministry of Health
Would increased saliva testing have reduced wait times at testing centres last week?
Local Focus: Whanganui DHB say we're not out of the woods yet
Over 44,000 vaccines given so far. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Business groups disappointed over lockdown extension
Another weekend of lockdown for NZ, with Auckland and Northland in level 4 longer.
Wellington moving down alert levels despite 14 covid cases
Takeaways, civic construction projects, and recycling will resume at 11.59pm on Tuesday.
Auckland won't need to wait for zero cases to come out of lockdown - Hipkins
Some 30,000 contacts are still waiting to be tested.
Man seriously injured in head-on crash north of Kerikeri
Speed, alcohol not involved in Kapiro Rd smash; both drivers were essential workers.
Extra lockdown 'drip feed ... spin', says Seymour, but medical experts pleased
David Seymour has criticised the Government's response to the latest outbreak.
'Lost 1.5m': Home show organisers hoping for level 2 exemption
Auckland's Home Show is asking the Government for a level 2 exemption.
Experts: Why Auckland is likely to remain in strict lockdown for several weeks
The lockdown is working - but we need to stay the course.
Iwi feel 'sidelined' over police checkpoints
Police checkpoints operating at key Northland entry points; iwi say it's seven days late.
Drifting kayak maroons man on boat
Under alert level 4 water recreation is banned because of the risk to emergency services.
Bump in the road: What the Delta outbreak means for $1.25b motorway opening
Covid restrictions almost certainly mean the road will be delayed and cost more.
Wet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its way
Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
What rights do children and parents have when giving consent to be vaccinated?
The rollout raises the important issue around children's consent to medical treatment.
Let's Get Wellington Moving loses director after less than four months
The $6.4 billion transport plan's board is working to fill the role as soon as possible.
'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.
Lockdown no hurdle for teen thieves after car pinched from Auckland mechanic
Auckland couple shocked after under-repair SUV stolen driven in high-speed chase by teen.
'Disastrous': Lower Hutt birthing centre confirms closure
Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre will shut its doors on September 23.
Kabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airport
Terror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight.
Afghanistan falls: NZ closes door on Afghan resettlement applications
Government cites "rapidly deteriorating situation".