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Focus Live: Level 4 in Auckland extended, rest of NZ to stay in level 2
September 13 2021 Auckland will remain at level 4 for another week, until 11.59pm on September 21. Level 2 will remain in place for the rest of New Zealand for another week, and Cabinet will review these settings on Monday next week.
Auckland DHB changes visitor policy after being accused of playing 'Russian roulette' with patient safety
Visitors will now only be able to enter Auckland City Hospital on compassionate grounds.
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.
Live: Three people, including baby, test positive to Covid after Middlemore visit; what it might mean for lockdown
It's not yet known how many staff and others in the hospital are close contacts.
'Strong reminder to follow rules': Community cases up as lockdown decision looms
The Ministry of Health confirmed 23 new community cases on Saturday.
Shock and awww: Mum had no idea she was pregnant until baby arrived
Karla Akuhata thought she was having period pain. Then her baby's head popped out.
Dangerous Delta liaisons an employment, legal risk
Sex disease warning for amorous folks desperate to get new alert level romances.
Where to from here? Herald Covid-19 experts on the future for NZ
Herald Covid-19 experts answer key questions on what's in store for NZ.
The key to happiness: How an Olympian fought depression
'I took things off my plate ... My wellness became my No 1 goal' - Eve Macfarlane.
Nurses take Auckland DHB to task over visitor policy
NZNO says 'free for all' visitor policy is putting everyone at risk.
Pregnant during Delta: Doctors worried about women putting off getting jab
Charlotte Johnston got the Covid vaccine to do all she could to protect her unborn baby.
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?
Half a million eligible Aucklanders unvaccinated - how's your district tracking?
The Herald can today reveal a breakdown of each district's vaccination coverage.
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."
'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".
NZ take 'Cautious approach' as Fiji prepares to reopen for vaxxed
NZ has opted to take 'cautious approach' to Fiji's future travel as nation reopens.
Alzheimer's disease could be 'halted' using oxygen therapy
People with early signs of dementia show improved function after oxygen therapy - study.
President Biden labelled 'dictator' over vaccination demands
Joe Biden has seen his popularity plummet as Covid-19 Delta fills intensive care units.
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 4200 people's personal details disclosed on dark web
Thousands were hit in the sinister cyber attack in May.
'Misinformation': Wiles hits back at claims she broke lockdown rules
Reaction after right-wing blogs circulate video of scientist and her bubble-buddy.