Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Case numbers continue to rise
A daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ Herald
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'Things will get worse before they get better' - Deputy PM on latest cases, defends Govt response to testing delays
There are now more than 210 locations of interest as NZ spends the weekend in lockdown.
Elderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE training
Lakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.
Covid-19: Avondale College choir attended Rotorua singing gala
Some 350 students attended the events; asked to keep eye out for symptoms in meantime.
Countdown to make nationwide cut in opening hours, plus temporary store closures
Some people hoping to fit in a late-night shopping visit might need to revise their plans.
Alert level 4 extended across NZ, first Wellington locations of interest revealed after 3 new cases
11 new Covid cases, including three in Wellington, brings the total to 31 community cases.
31 Covid cases; infected capital trio travelled by car and plane from Auckland
Eleven new cases today, including three in the capital, lockdown decision at 3pm.
Waiariki rivals say Rotorua has done its bit in hosting MIQ facilities
Two more MPs say they're opposed to more MIQ in Rotorua.
Covid cases reported in Wellington; North Shore Hospital patient infected
Experts say the Government is likely to extend the nationwide lockdown today.
Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | The latest info
A daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ Herald
'Piece of the puzzle we're looking for' - outbreak linked to Sydney returnee; 11 new cases, 2 in hospital
Two people are now in hospital, police confirm arrests for lockdown flouters.
Rotorua, Taupō testing numbers, massive queues at testing station
Long lines of vehicles are queued at a Rotorua Covid-19 testing station.
'Possibly a bigger outbreak': Expert predicts longer lockdown; 'Dangerous' locations of interest; Aucklanders queue to be tested
There are now 10 cases of Delta in New Zealand and almost 70 locations of interest.
The 10 Covid Delta cases: Here's what we know
The 10 cases include an AUT student, an Avondale College teacher and a tradesman.
Focus: NZ’s Delta outbreak | What we know so far
A daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ Herald
Three new cases since 1pm - one has link to border; AUT student among 10 cases - in lecture with 84 others
Ten Covid cases confirmed - AUT student was in lecture with 84 other students.
Up to 120 Delta cases expected; 7 already confirmed; 'major' new locations of interest; outbreak traced back to NSW
New Zealanders reminded to stay home as small protests break out across country.
New location of interest as four new Delta Covid cases, Auckland Hospital nurse tests positive - all linked to Devonport tradesman
A fully vaccinated nurse at Auckland Hospital has tested positive.
Live: NZ now in alert level 4 lockdown; Auckland cafe, pharmacy new locations of interest; two close contacts identified
Fifteen locations of interest have been identified so far.
'70-80 people' in Coromandel bar on each night that positive case visited
There is no known link between the community case and the border.
Four new Covid-19 cases in MIQ, none in the community
Daily vaccinations are cranking up to nearly 50,000.
'Just horrendous': Kiwi mum, newborn baby's UK Covid nightmare
Rachael Helsby had already had one jab of the Pfizer vaccine.
'I am trans!' Family share their transgender journey
'Me being myself everywhere I go, is me being me.'
'Nearly at breaking point': Health board's plea as Govt eyes extra MIQ facilities
MBIE is investigating new managed isolation facilities, including in Rotorua.
Unveiled: The plan to open 'Fortress NZ' - and get Kiwis flying again
The Government has announced a staged reopening from next year.
Port workers question if Rio de la Plata workers knew they were sick
The risk to the Tauranga community remained low, the Ministry of Health have said.
Port worker scare: Vaccination levels a 'real weakness', expert says
Vaccination levels among port workers are low, which worries Professor Michael Baker.
110 Tauranga Port workers return negative Covid-19 results
A Port of Tauranga worker who returned an inconclusive test result has tested negative.
Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'
Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.
Health Ministry cleared Covid-infected ship for berthing, says Maritime NZ
It happened despite knowing the ship was connected to an Australian Covid case.
Covid on cargo ship, unvaccinated port workers - how high is the risk?
"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.
Lakes DHB seeking $3m boost to treat patients
Growing waiting lists and missed targets for elective surgery are the cause.
Local Focus: Rotorua's male midwife says gender is irrelevant
One of only eight male midwives across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation, two in hospital
Officials are set to announce whether any new cases have crossed our borders.
