New Zealand107 Covid cases, 13,000 contacts - hunt for mystery pair who used public walkway next to MIQ hotelThere are 107 cases of Covid in the community.23 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision loomsThere have still been no cases in the south despite the Auckland outbreak growing to 72.23 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandFrustration boils over at Avondale testing centreCars were waiting in line in Henderson before 6am today.22 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandDoes mixing Covid vaccines give better immunity?An expert wants the Government to stock up on the AstraZeneca vaccine too.22 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins' guidance on driving to an exercise spotCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed in Sunday's 1pm press conference that it was acceptable to drive to a nearby spot for exercise. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch22 Aug 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: A positive Delta lockdown example from across the ditchQueensland offers some hope New Zealand can crush this cluster and get back on track.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Third AUT student tests positive as church cluster emerges within 72 casesOne new case is in Wellington, the others are in Auckland.22 Aug 04:51 PM
New ZealandCovid record-keeping to become mandatory at all levels - but retail exemptCovid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins broke the news at the 1pm press conference.22 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 21 new Covid-19 community cases, 72 in totalThere are 21 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, bringing the total number of people infected in the outbreak to 72. One million New Zealanders are now fully vaccinated.Watch22 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandFive changes NZ can make to fight Delta outbreakNZ should consider pausing international flights while it tackles outbreak, experts say.21 Aug 11:48 PM
New ZealandFirst vaccine drive-through underway at airportThe event at the Park and Ride site at Auckland Airport is set to give 1000 jabs today.21 Aug 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Feeling great': Ashley Bloomfield gets jabbedAshley Bloomfield has received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning.21 Aug 10:03 PM
New Zealand'I am sure we will beat this': Why Michael Baker is optimistic about Delta outbreak"We should see it peak very soon, actually - just this week."21 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandDunedin's first drive-thru vaccination centreHealth workers vaccinate patients who have arrived at Dunedin's first drive-thru vaccination centre. Video / Craig BaxterWatch21 Aug 09:21 PM
New ZealandAll heroes wear masks: Mandatory masks 'here to stay', says top expertMandatory mask wearing is here to stay, a top epidemiologist says.21 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield gets Covid-19 vaccineDirector general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on August 22.Watch21 Aug 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Delta lockdown could be the last strawOPINION: Given the state of NZ's vax rollout and ICUs, what else could the Government do?21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSkyCity Casino staff member tests positive for Covid-19The risk period is Saturday, August 14, from 1.15am to 3am.21 Aug 09:56 AM
New ZealandWellington locations of interest not contacted prior to be listedIn some cases businesses find out they're a location of interest when everyone else does.21 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandRecord vaccine doses given, but anger at cancelled appointmentsWoman has to wait a month after her vaccine appointment was cancelled without notice.21 Aug 03:33 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Locations of interest spread to three more North Island townsIt's likely the locations were visited by people on a flight carrying infected passengers.21 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 21 new Covid-19 community cases, 51 in totalAugust 21 2021 There are 21 new cases of Covid-19 in the community - bringing the total number of people infected in the latest outbreak to 51.Watch21 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Central North Island petrol stations, AUT campus, bus routes added to growing listThere are more than 200 locations of interest - and more are expected today.21 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Fear and uncertainty': 7000 students close contacts of Covid casesStudents from De la Salle, McAuley, Avondale, Northcote and Lynfield await test results.20 Aug 11:26 PM
New ZealandCovid hush back in DunedinIf a lone tumbleweed had drifted across Dunedin’s George St yesterday, it would not have seemed out of place. Video / ODTWatch20 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest/visits pass 200 - Akl to Welly flight, Porirua sushi shop, Johnsonville CountdownThere are more than 200 visits to location and with more expected to be listed today.20 Aug 09:06 PM
New ZealandElderly Rotorua couple turned away from vaccination while DHB gives PPE trainingLakes DHB says as of Friday the vaccination centres are up and running again.20 Aug 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy there's concern over ICU capacity amid Covid Delta outbreak'We are regularly at capacity and need to cancel planned surgery,'' one DHB has warned.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: NZ Delta outbreak | Nationwide lockdown extendedA daily wrap of all the main developments in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak as New Zealand is plunged into lockdown for the fifth time. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Aug 09:09 AM
New ZealandSecond big corporate hit by Covid exposure event scare - 1000 nationwide attendees alertedPeople at the Auckland event last Friday came from around the country.20 Aug 08:51 AM
New ZealandCountdown to make nationwide cut in opening hours, plus temporary store closuresSome people hoping to fit in a late-night shopping visit might need to revise their plans.20 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandLive: Bar worker at huge event tests positive, host Hilary Barry one of 1000 contacts isolatingHundreds attended corporate awards event held at Spark Arena last week.20 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 31 Covid-19 community cases; lockdown extended until at least next TuesdayNew Zealand's level 4 lockdown has been extended nationwide until 11.59pm on Tuesday after confirmation the Covid-19 outbreak has spread to Wellington.Watch20 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandAlbany testing centre security staff cop abuseConfusion has caused some people waiting for tests to lash out verbally at security staff.20 Aug 02:40 AM
