Police presence upped at Parliament, more Rapid Antigen Tests available for Aucklanders and the Queens tests positive for Covid in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Two new records were set today in COVID-19 case numbers - 2522 new cases, and 100 cases currently in hospital with the virus, but none in intensive care or a high dependency unit. Video / NZ Herald

Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.

'I couldn't believe it': Dad thrilled to share birthday with baby daughter. Video / Sylvie Whinray

At times, Phil Hanson wondered if son might've been better off dead - but life gave hope.

Meanwhile, mayor is calling for urgent financial support for affected businesses.

February 19 2022 There were 1901 new Covid-19 cases in the community today as more people head to Wellington's protester-occupied Parliament grounds. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard / Mike Scott

There are more than 1,300 cases in Auckland alone and the seven-day rolling average of community cases is just over 1000. Video / NZ Herald

Use of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.

New Zealand recorded another record number of Covid-19 community cases today. Video / NZ Herald

Positive steps at parliament protest, Covid spreads at children's hospital and tensions remain high in Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video/ NZ Herald

New Zealand has cracked the 1000 daily cases mark on the first day of the country moving to phase two of the Government’s Omicron response. Video / NZ Herald

February 16 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has admonished Act Party Leader David Seymour for meeting with protest representatives.

Albert Numanga, Whānau Ora operations director says there has been a huge surge in testing. Video / Jed Bradley

Dr Ashley Bloomfield on how home isolation will work during Omicron outbreak. Video / NZ Herald

Police gear up to tow cars outside parliament, conversion therapy bill passed and further developments in Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Day 8: A look inside the anti-mandate protest at Parliament. Video / George Heard / Mark Mitchell

Today’s numbers come after consecutive record days that have seen case numbers surge. Video / NZ Herald

Protesters at Parliament have ignored a police offer of free parking, instead choosing to turn nearby streets into a rave party. Video / George Heard

February 14 2022 Police have had "productive talks" with Parliament protesters they continued to urge people parked unlawfully around the Wellington CBD to move their vehicles.

Another record number of daily infections has hit New Zealand, with 981 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Video / NZ Herald

Data reveals 76 per cent of all items increased in price in January, ASB senior economist Mark Smith explains what's behind the surge in costs. Video / NZ Herald

Cars swamp Balmoral testing station this morning after yesterday's record-breaking covid-19 numbers. Video / Jed Bradley

Covid 19 convoy Parliament protest: NZ Herald videographer takes a walk through the grounds of parliament. Video / George Heard

Cyclone Dovi leaves trail of destruction, more blue in Wellington and phase two of the Omicron plan nears in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

February 12 2022 Valentines is a crucial month for NZ growers and retailers and by showing your love for someone you're also showing love to our incredible growers, florists and 'floral economy' here in Aotearoa.

Cyclone Dovi packed a punch across many parts of New Zealand today, with howling gales and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Video / NZ Herald

Speaking to media outside Parliament in Wellington, police give updates on illegal protest occupation. Video / NZ Herald

Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.

A record-breaking surge in case numbers hit New Zealand today, with 810 new community cases announced. Video / NZ Herald