
Location of interest shows person with Covid in Hamilton yesterday
The first Hamilton locations of interest have been released shortly after 4pm today.
The first Hamilton locations of interest have been released shortly after 4pm today.
Emergency approval sought for rapid Covid-19 tests to be used in critical work sites
October 6 2021 There are 39 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and a person in Auckland's Middlemore Hospital dies of the virus, Dr Caroline McElnay says. Thirty of today's cases are in Auckland and nine are in Waikato.
Auckland enjoys its first day of further reduced restrictions in level 3 today.
The events sector says lockdowns cost the economy billions of dollars in lost revenue.
It comes ahead of Auckland moving to the first step of its road map tonight.
October 5 2021 There are 24 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reveals vaccine passes will be used in New Zealand from as early as next month.
The crew were isolated on board and had saliva tests and temperature checks each day.
Auckland will move to a new life at level 3 from midnight tonight.
October 4 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern has promised a phased end to Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland. From midnight Tuesday, bubbles will be able to mix, but only outdoors and with some restrictions still in place.
Cabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.
A newborn baby has tested positive for Covid at Auckland's North Shore Hospital.
Waikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.
The new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.
October 3 2021 Hamilton, Raglan and several other Waikato towns will move to alert-level 3 from 11.59pm tonight after the discovery of two Delta cases, and the spread of the virus beyond Auckland's borders.
Although it seems impossible, this territory has vaccinated 119pc of its population.
Jacinda Ardern will now front a 1pm press conference.
Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield on why he decided to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Video / Mark Mitchell
On getting to 90 per cent: "It's not just possible. The modelling shows it's essential."
There are 27 new cases of Covid-19 today with another possible exposure event at Middlemore Hospital's ED and anti-lockdown protests happening across NZ. Video / NZ Herald
GPs expect they may soon have to treat Covid-19 patients who have been told to stay home.
Five unlinked cases come just days out from the Government's alert level decision.
EDITORIAL: Auckland may have to battle on, apart from NZ, for some time yet.
More locations of interest around Auckland are now being identified.
NZME stars are supporting #rollupyoursleevesnz, let's get vaccinated! Let's get at least 90% of kiwis fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Christmas. Video / NZME
A "grey area" has emerged around rights for landlords and tenants amid vaccine rollout.
It comes as two people tested positive at Middlemore Hospital overnight.
People living at The Grange in Albany have been advised a resident has tested positive.
Patient is one of two people connected to two exposure events at the emergency department.
October 1 2021 There are 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, all in Auckland. Of today's cases, only one is yet to be linked to another case, with nine unlinked cases over the past 14 days.