Auckland set to ease restrictions next week, Waikato 'step 2' tomorrow - retailers to re-open
Today's announcement comes as a record number of new cases were reported.
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Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 31st Oct Wrap
There were 143 Covid-19 cases announced in the community but there was some good news for Christchurch and vaccination numbers across Aotearoa. Video / NZ Herald
Live: 125 Covid cases, two more in Chch, Akl rest home resident tests positive
Thirteen other close contacts have been identified in Christchurch.
Delta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latest
There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
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Infected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.
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"We want the freedom to choose. We want a different vaccine," says Pem Bird.
51 new community cases, including 4 in Waikato; Wellsford household cases
The final count is also in for Super Saturday: 130,002 people got a vaccination across NZ.
Covid: 41 new cases, Auckland woman connected to Northland pair tests positive
More than 70,000 Kiwis have already received a vaccine as part of Super Saturday.
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Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 15th Oct Wrap
There were 65 community cases of Covid-19 all in Auckland on Friday ahead of Super Saturday’s “Vaxathon” with experts predicting cases will rise into the hundreds as soon as November. Video / NZ Herald
'The future has come forward': Bloomfield focuses on isolating cases, vaccination
He urged people not to panic, despite acknowledging the situation is concerning.
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The man also fears Covid spreading in the Rotorua hotel as guests asked to queue indoors.
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It comes amid a late boost to Māori vaccination rates across the country.
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It comes as the Government introduces mandatory vaccinations in high-risk sectors.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 14th Oct Wrap
Details were revealed about how the health system will cope with increased demand as new cases hit 71 on Thursday. Deputy PM Grant Robertson also issued a warning over unlawful gatherings at home. Video / NZ Herald
'Sobering' - 71 new Covid cases today; Infections tipped to double in 14 days
'My message today is clear. We need people in Auckland to stick to alert level 3 rules.'
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 13th Oct Wrap
Northland and parts of Waikato remain in alert level 3, an early childhood teacher tests positive and mystery cases continue to appear in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Live: Anxious wait for Waikato, Northland - alert level decision looms
An announcement will be made on Northland and Waikato's alert level settings at 1pm.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 12th Oct Wrap
There were 43 new cases of Covid-19 announced on Tuesday, Brian Tamaki was summoned to court for an anti-lockdown protest and a blast from the past ‘vaxathon’ was announced for Super Saturday. Video / NZ Herald
Live: Northland female traveller finally found, showing Covid symptoms
Currently 87 per cent of eligible Aucklanders have had at least one dose of the vaccine.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 11th Oct Wrap
Current restrictions in Auckland, Northland and Waikato are to stay for now while vaccine requirements have been announced for education and health-care workers. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Auckland Covid rules to stay; Northland and Waikato at level 3 until Friday
October 11 2021 Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland won't be relaxed as alert level 3 "as it stands" will stay in place for another week. Waikato and Northland will remain at alert level 3 until 11:59pm on Thursday.
Live: Call for Auckland to go to level 4; 35 new cases ahead of decision
All of today's new cases are in Auckland and 21 of them remain unlinked.
Live: D-Day as Auckland on 'knife-edge' - cases 'better today'; return to school under review
Cabinet will be today decide if there are any changes to Auckland's restrictions.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 10th Oct Wrap
The Ministry of Health has announced 60 new community cases of Covid-19 today along with updates on the positive case that travelled through Northland plus MIQ changes for Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert
It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.
Live: Covid a 'flame thrower'; no jab, no entry for events of 100+, says expert
Outbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.
39 new Covid cases, person with virus dies in Auckland
Auckland today enters day 50 of its lockdown as restrictions ease slightly.
Vaccine certificates welcomed; expert says Govt should mandate worker jabs
The PM says the surest way to get to festivals this summer is to get the vaccine.
24 cases, six in Waikato; vaccine pass to be required for summer events, festivals
It comes ahead of Auckland moving to the first step of its road map tonight.
Raglan liquor store location of interest; Auckland faces 4-8 weeks of restrictions
Experts call for vaccinations, as the Government abandons its elimination strategy.
Path to freedom: Bloomfield signals another 4-8 weeks of restrictions
Three-step plan for Auckland begins on Tuesday night.
Live: Hospital baby tests positive; more Raglan household cases; PM hints at easing Auckland restrictions
Experts warn Auckland can't move to level 2 given current cases and virus spread.