Rotorua Daily Post'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expertIt's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: Covid a 'flame thrower'; no jab, no entry for events of 100+, says expertOutbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.06 Oct 07:54 PM
Rotorua Daily Post39 new Covid cases, person with virus dies in AucklandAuckland today enters day 50 of its lockdown as restrictions ease slightly.06 Oct 12:37 AM
Rotorua Daily PostVaccine certificates welcomed; expert says Govt should mandate worker jabsThe PM says the surest way to get to festivals this summer is to get the vaccine.05 Oct 07:09 PM
Rotorua Daily Post24 cases, six in Waikato; vaccine pass to be required for summer events, festivalsIt comes ahead of Auckland moving to the first step of its road map tonight.05 Oct 03:18 AM
Rotorua Daily PostRaglan liquor store location of interest; Auckland faces 4-8 weeks of restrictionsExperts call for vaccinations, as the Government abandons its elimination strategy.04 Oct 09:19 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPath to freedom: Bloomfield signals another 4-8 weeks of restrictionsThree-step plan for Auckland begins on Tuesday night.04 Oct 09:05 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: Hospital baby tests positive; more Raglan household cases; PM hints at easing Auckland restrictionsExperts warn Auckland can't move to level 2 given current cases and virus spread.03 Oct 08:54 PM
Rotorua Daily PostHamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new casesThe new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.03 Oct 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumRotorua Daily PostDerek Cheng: Lockdown looms for Waikato; Auckland level 2 hopes dashedComment: The response will show if the Government's elimination strategy is sincere.02 Oct 10:30 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: Delta spreads to Waikato - new cases in Raglan, HamiltonJacinda Ardern will now front a 1pm press conference.02 Oct 08:40 PM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 02 Oct WrapThere 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 HeraldWatch02 Oct 05:18 AM
Rotorua Daily Post27 new community Covid cases; possible exposure event at hospitalFive unlinked cases come just days out from the Government's alert level decision.01 Oct 11:20 PM
VideoThe 90% Project: NZME stars roll up their sleevesNZME 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 Watch01 Oct 04:12 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 27 Sept Wrap12 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 HeraldWatch27 Sep 06:16 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCovid whoppers: 10 of the biggest vaccine myths debunkedA top vaccinologist debunks 10 of the most common myths surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Rotorua Daily Post'Golden ticket for NZ' - PM says no level 4 with high vax rates; 15 new casesModelling also suggests that vaccinations alone won't be enough to keep the virus at bay.23 Sep 12:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostGovernment announces new Health NZ and Māori Health Authority teamThe Māori Health Authority will work alongside Health NZ with a joint role.22 Sep 09:08 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPara cyclist relishes record-breaking claim to fame in TokyoPara cyclist Anna Taylor overcame cancer at 19 and a back injury at 25 to get to Tokyo.22 Sep 06:29 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: NZ may not return to zero cases, level 1 still possible - BloomfieldAucklanders queued for McDonald's last night. Now they are getting their morning coffee.21 Sep 08:39 PM
Rotorua Daily Post14 community cases today; new $12k fine for rule breakersOfficials have confirmed how Auckland prisoner who sparked mini lockdown became infected.21 Sep 12:30 AM
Rotorua Daily PostAuckland to level 3 for two weeks, rest of NZ to stay at level 2It comes as three new cases emerged outside the Auckland lockdown overnight.20 Sep 06:00 AM
Rotorua Daily Post22 new Covid cases in community as Cabinet meets on alert levelThe Government is meeting to decide on alert levels for Auckland and Waikato.20 Sep 02:29 AM
Rotorua Daily Post20 new community cases as Auckland clings to hopeHealth Ministry says it expects fluctuating case numbers at this point in the outbreak.18 Sep 12:30 AM
Rotorua Daily Post11 new community cases; positive wastewater result in east AucklandOfficials are "cautiously optimistic" New Zealand is closing in on the outbreak.17 Sep 02:57 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Friday 17th Sept wrapThere are 11 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - two of which remain unlinked to the outbreak. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Sep 01:21 AM
Rotorua Daily PostThe 90% Project: Why NZ's vax drive must shoot for the moonNZ needs sky-high vaccination rates to shield itself from Delta. But what's realistic?16 Sep 11:50 PM
Rotorua Daily PostThe 90% Project - let's vaccinate NZ by XmasThe 90% Project is an NZ Herald initiative that aims to reach all New Zealanders to get the word out about vaccination so we can save lives and restore freedoms. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Sep 11:39 PM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 13 new cases; truck driver who left Auckland tests positiveIt comes as the 'Shot Bro' vaccine buses start doing the rounds.16 Sep 01:57 AM
Rotorua Daily PostSupermarket truck driver who tested positive for Covid-19 drove to Hamilton, Cambridge and TaurangaWork is in progress to see if there are any locations of interest.16 Sep 12:46 AM
Rotorua Daily PostLive: 'Scary stuff' - expert's advice: 'If you hate lockdowns get a shot'Modelling showed even with high vaccination rates opening up could still lead to deaths.15 Sep 09:13 PM
Rotorua Daily Post15 Covid cases today, unlinked cases fall to 10; 'Mr Whippy' vaccine buses hit streetsThe numbers come as testing and vaccinations in Auckland ramp up.14 Sep 12:20 AM
VideoFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Monday 13th Sept wrapAuckland's level 4 lockdown has been extended but Cabinet has made an in-principle decision to shift the region down to level 3 at 11.59pm on September 21. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 08:01 AM
Rotorua Daily PostAuckland lockdown extended, level 3 'in-principle' in 8 days; rest of NZ stays at level 2There are still 17 'mystery cases', those yet to be clearly linked back to the outbreak.13 Sep 05:45 AM
