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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.

Live: Delta spreads to Waikato - new cases in Raglan, Hamilton

Jacinda Ardern will now front a 1pm press conference.

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 02 Oct Wrap

There are 27 new cases of Covid-19 today with another possible exposure event at Middlemore Hospital's ED and anti-lockdown protests happening across NZ. Video / NZ Herald

27 new community Covid cases; possible exposure event at hospital

Five unlinked cases come just days out from the Government's alert level decision.

The 90% Project: NZME stars roll up their sleeves

NZME stars are supporting #rollupyoursleevesnz, let's get vaccinated! Let's get at least 90% of kiwis fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Christmas. Video / NZME

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 27 Sept Wrap

12 new Covid-19 community cases were announced on Monday with PM Jacinda Ardern outlining a self-isolation trial for international travellers and the RSE travel bubble for the Pacific to resume. Video / NZ Herald

Covid whoppers: 10 of the biggest vaccine myths debunked

A top vaccinologist debunks 10 of the most common myths surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine.

'Golden ticket for NZ' - PM says no level 4 with high vax rates; 15 new cases

Modelling also suggests that vaccinations alone won't be enough to keep the virus at bay.

Government announces new Health NZ and Māori Health Authority team

The Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.

Para cyclist relishes record-breaking claim to fame in Tokyo

Para cyclist Anna Taylor overcame cancer at 19 and a back injury at 25 to get to Tokyo.