144 new cases, another death; positive cases in Hawke's Bay and child in Canterbury
The child at the centre of the Canterbury case flew into Auckland from Doha.
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Hawke's Bay DHB confirms positive community case
A new case of Covid-19 has been identified in Hawke's Bay.
Pharmacies to print My Vaccine Pass hard copies
People who can't get their vaccine pass online can get printouts of the pass for free.
Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern
Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 27th November Wrap
November 27 2021 There were 145 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - 127 were in Auckland, 13 in the Waikato, four in the Bay of Plenty and one in Canterbury. A person has also died of the virus.
West Auckland primary student tests positive to Covid, schools happy with protocols
The child was infectious at Marina View School in West Harbour from Wednesday, Nov 24.
South Auckland GPs facing 'burnout' monitoring Covid patients
GPs say they are struggling to cope with Covid-positive patients self-isolating at home.
A new era for the Covid response - The weak points and reasons for optimism and dread
How far the virus will spread this summer may come down to how the unvaccinated behave.
'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nears
There were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.
'Lot going on' before Christmas around NZ's Covid protection framework
Letter and report from Sir Brian Roche revealed in tranche of official documents.
New Health Ministry guidelines out on apartment isolation
Self-isolating residents should get family members or friends to get their rubbish.
Expert says chronic fatigue sufferers should be exempt from Covid-19 vaccination
There are an estimated 25,000 people with chronic fatigue syndrome in New Zealand.
Focus Live: 173 new cases of Covid-19 in the community
November 26 2021. There are 173 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. Of those cases, 154 are in Auckland, 15 are in the Waikato, one is in Northland, two are in the Bay of Plenty and one is in Lakes DHB. There is also a case in Canterbury, who was already in isolation.
Testing crisis: Auckland doctors warn of five-day wait for results
'It's a problem if people who are positive don't know for several days.'
'We don't know when they last washed them': Cotton masks banned at Wellington hospitals
Providing surgical masks to every visitors ensures consistency of protection.
Judge reserves decision on whether MoH must release details of unvaccinated Māori to Whānau Ora
Court showdown the final stage of a months-long battle to get the data.
Live: 178 new cases, one death as thousands of stranded Kiwis prepare to come home
The latest Covid-19 numbers released at 1pm.
Private hospitals start closing their doors to unvaccinated patients and visitors
NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association boss says more hospitals could follow suit.
Focus Live: 215 new Covid-19 community cases, vaxed Kiwis won't need to stay in MIQ next year
November 24 2021 The managed isolation system at NZ's border is being dismantled for fully vaccinated Kiwis and travellers will be able to bypass it from early next year. It comes as officials announced there are 215 Covid-19 cases today.
Brooke van Velden: Cruel border rules defy logic and need to go
Ardern promised to govern for all Kiwis but those stuck overseas now seem an afterthought.
DHB says sorry over Covid locations date mix-up
"High level of anxiety" in Napier, DHB reassures that close contacts are engaging.
Focus Live: NZ moves to traffic light system on December 3
November 22 2021 The whole of NZ will move into the traffic light framework at 11.59pm on Thursday, December 2. Cabinet has also allowed for hairdressers and barbers in Auckland to open from Thursday to vaccinated people.
205 new Covid cases today; man in his 40s dies in hospital
A man aged in his 40s has died in Middlemore Hospital.
Did you visit this Tauranga hair salon? You need to self-isolate
Authorities are expected to release more locations of interest today.
'Not a hangover' but 'the onset of meningitis'
The disease can move from flu-like symptoms to death within 48 hours.
Traffic light system move within days of November 29: PM
After almost 100 days, Auckland is set to see restrictions eased next week.
Tauranga Hospital and cafes among new locations of interest
More locations of interest are expected to be released today.
Travellers dodge MIQ lottery with altered travel vouchers
Altered voucher was 'isolated incident', says MIQ boss - then another case emerged.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 20 November
November 20 2021 There were 172 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - and the first Wellington case has been confirmed, an essential worker from Auckland.
Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
A mother and her baby died in Auckland Hospital. This is what went wrong
The family of Dr Suliana Pasi spoke exclusively to the Weekend Herald.
Exclusive: ESR scientists reveal what's really in vaping products
"Clear discrepancies between ingredients listed and what we detected in the lab."
The growing list of schools dealing with Covid cases
The approach taken at each school has been different, based on public health advice.
Gang-led vaccination event contains key element for the hesitant
Māori GP says there is one key element the Govt and DHBs can learn after successful event.