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Covid-19: 10 maps that reveal NZ's vulnerability

Is your part of NZ more vulnerable to Covid? Experts share images that tell the story.

NZ losing migrant rest home staff to Canada, UK due to MIQ unavailability

Rest homes are turning down new admissions because nurses can't enter NZ.

'Ghost town': Covid restrictions impact Wellington hospitality industry

Under the current restrictions, cafes and restaurants can only have 50 people at a time.

Live: Path out of level 4 promised for Auckland but longer lockdown likely

There's universal agreement Auckland won't be moving out of level 4 just yet.

Expert blames rule breakers for longer lockdown; Big supermarket and pharmacy new locations of interest

One commentator said the mystery cases mean Covid-19 has gone "underground".

Patient stole hospital swipe card at Wellington ED amid security concerns

At 4.30am on July 8 a patient stole a hospital swipe card to exit Wellington ED.

Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Sunday 12th Sept wrap

September 12, 2021: 20 new community cases of Covid-19 are announced all in Auckland, one day away from a Cabinet alert level decision. Video / NZ Herald

Focus Live: 20 new Covid-19 community cases

September 12 2021 There are 20 new community Covid cases today, all are in Auckland. No staff or patients have returned a positive case after being in potential contact with the cases in Middlemore Hospital.

'Don't delay seeking help': People urged to keep using Middlemore Hospital ED

The hospital is safe to attend, Counties Manukau Health chief medical officer says.

Probe after MIQ staffer tests positive, 19 considered close contacts

Authorities are yet to find evidence of how the infection occurred.

'Not just about case numbers': How Auckland can get out of level 4 lockdown

Eliminating mystery cases is at the top of a Covid adviser's wish list.

Have you been here? New Auckland locations of interest revealed

The dates of the locations spanned from Friday, September 3 to Thursday, September 9.

'They call me the miracle guy': Mr Whippy beats rare kidney disease

"For some strange reason, the kidneys decided to work again."

Covid-19: What does our Delta future look like?

NZ is on track to win its first major battle with Delta. But what comes next?

Middlemore not unique: Hospitals lack isolation space for patients awaiting Covid test results

"They have to put them somewhere, they can't just put them back in the community."

Half a million eligible Aucklanders unvaccinated - how's your district tracking?

The Herald can today reveal a breakdown of each district's vaccination coverage.

'Epidemic under control': The nation ditching every single Covid restriction

Denmark's high vaccination rate has enabled the nation to lift all domestic restrictions.

Aussie GPs banned from prescribing anti-parasitic drug to Covid patients

Ivermectin has gained notoriety as a discredited coronavirus "treatment".