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.
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Covid outbreak fears: Four in one flat infected - including Auckland teacher, father reveals
Four people in one flat have all tested positive for Covid-19, linked to original case.
Focus Live: Seven Covid-19 community cases confirmed; outbreak traced back to NSW
August 18 2021 There are now seven Covid-19 cases in the community, with two additional cases to report from the five announced this morning. The outbreak is the Delta strain of the virus and it came from NSW, Australia.
'Disappointed' and 'unsupported': Auckland hospital staff waiting for test told to return to work
The staffer has been waiting in line at the Northcote testing centre for almost 5 hours.
Seven diet changes to stay happy and healthy this lockdown
In times of stress and dealing with the unknown, diet is more important than ever.
Revealed: Auckland DHBs didn't want lockdown vaccination pause
The Herald understands Auckland DHBs didn't recommend a vaccination pause.
Can the vaccinated develop long Covid after a breakthrough infection?
New York Times: Risk of post-Covid problems after a breakthrough infection isn't known.
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.
Why do the vaccinated have to lock down?
The World Health Organisation has said the vaccinated should still wear a mask.
Alert level 4: What Wellingtonians need to know
Here's what Wellingtonians need to know at alert level four lockdown.
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.
Air New Zealand, Jetstar operating normal flight schedules for next 48 hours
"We want to remind customers that we've been here before."
'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.
Covid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Government to trigger income support
August 17 2021 The Covid-19 wage subsidy will be available to businesses across the country, not just Auckland and Coromandel.
What level-4 lockdown means for you: Everyone asked to wear a mask when they leave home
Aucklanders are being urged to wear masks and to avoid panic buying at supermarkets.
Focus Live: Covid-19 - alert level 4 lockdown from midnight
August 17 2021 Auckland and Coromandel will go into level 4 lockdown for seven days – and the rest of the country for three days – from 11.59pm tonight.
Vaccinations suspended for 48hrs - nationwide lockdown
General practices would move into a predominantly virtual consultation model.
Covid19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: Shoppers rush to Auckland Countdown following community case
Shoppers rush to Auckland supermarkets following the announcement of a community case of Covid-19. Video / Supplied
Covid-19: Are delta symptoms different?
New York Times: The most prevalent symptoms seen among people with delta variant.
Delta Covid infections at MIQ facility via open doors
The infections happened via open doors at the Jet Park hotel in Auckland.
Cash for a jab: How Kiwi businesses are incentivising staff to get vaccinated
Some Kiwis are getting $150 payments and time off work to get vaccinated.
Babies and toddlers spread Covid more easily in homes than teens - study
New York Times: Close contact with caregivers may make them likelier to transmit it.
'Hundreds of millions': Govt approves funding for nurses' pay equity negotiations
Pay equity deal for nurses expected to be hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Focus Live: Health Minister Andrew Little on nurses' pay
The Government has approved funding for a pay equity claim for nurses, with nurses, DHBS and the Ministry of Health urged to start negotiations straight away.
Health Minister Andrew Little on planned nurses' strike
Midwives and nurses gear up to walk off the job on Thursday.
Baby boy born with organs on outside deserves 'fighting chance'
Doctors have told the baby's family nothing more can be done, but they won't give up yet.
Verrall says birthing centre's decision to close is up to them
Petition launched to save privately run birthing centre says closure will be devastating.
Midwife censured: Teen mum had to deliver dead baby
"We had prepped her room and everything," the woman said.
'Godawful pain': Dentist file breaks in woman's tooth
The woman said she was in more pain then before the treatment.
Opinion: If you skip the vaccine, it is my 'damn business'
New York Times: Vaccination is not a personal decision, it has consequences for everyone.
Watch: Hosking - I've had a Covid jab, how will Govt convince you to get yours?
OPINION: Will the lack of incentives by the Govt to get jabbed bite them? My guess is yes.
Sudden infant deaths up 30% despite programme to reduce fatalities
For the second consecutive year, the number of babies dying in Infancy has increased.
How drug funding decisions are made: Pharmac's entire staff invited to top-secret drug-ranking meetings
The meetings are open to all and are attended by staff with no medical experience.
'Pretty disgusted': Boy, 10, lay on rugby field for 90 minutes waiting for ambulance
'He basically went down like a sack of spuds,' says boy's 'disgusted' coach.