Latest pandemic data revealed after spate of high-profile resignations.

Research shows dental decay is most common disease reported among children in New Zealand.

PM set to face questions on Omicron, soft drinks in schools, Ukraine.

Since the start of the pandemic Bloomfield has fronted close to 300 press conferences.

There are increasing reports of people having the virus, but recording negative RATs.

Almost 73 per cent of the eligible population have been boosted.

Without appropriate oversight, home deliveries had the potential to increase harm - study.

It amounts to more than 17,000 doses – which could have been given to those most at-risk.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. Video / NZ Herald

The Ministry of Health reported 14,120 community cases across the country yesterday.

As the new XE Covid variant spreads overseas, Dr David Welch explains how variants evolve and why it's too soon to be concerned. Video / NZ Herald / AP

There are 692 people in hospital, including 30 patients in intensive care.

Health authorities planned to collect 'portaloo effluent' on the protest's second weekend.

Call on whether to offer fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine likely to be made before winter.

PM to reveal traffic light setting decision at 4pm post-Cabinet press conference.

New Zealand experienced its deadliest seven days of the pandemic this week.

More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.

From next week, Vaccine Passes will no longer be required for DoC campsites or huts.

It comes as experts warn of a particularly bad season with the borders opening up.

As the booster and child vaccine rates slow across NZ, Northern Region Health Coordination Centre's clinical director Dr Anthony Jordan and Starship paediatrician Emma Best explain why even after Covid infection, vaccinations are critical. Video / NZ Herald

"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."

Health Minister says patients will have to visit a doctor to access the new oral drug.

The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.

It comes after our darkest day of the pandemic, when a record 34 deaths were reported.

The seven-day daily average for deaths is now 15.

Intellectually disabled man accused of sex crime bailed to campground in "appalling" case.

1300 doses of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine have been given in the first two weeks.

There were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.

Details of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.