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Focus Live: 11 new Covid-19 community cases

September 10 2021 There are 11 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand - all in the Auckland region. There are 27 people currently in hospital, including four in ICU.

Delta eliminated in a 'couple of weeks' - NZ response exceeds expectations, says top modeller

It follows news an extra 250,000 doses are arriving from Spain this morning.

Touchdown! Flight with 250,000 Covid vaccines lands in NZ

A few days without unexpected cases needed for Auckland to go to level 3, expert says.

Live: 7 cops stood down after Covid contact; infected person's supermarket visit

The patient went into the hospital with a non-Covid-related issue.

'Trouble is, I did it on purpose': Mum admits murdering terminally ill daughter

Cherylene May Lawrence strangled her daughter, then called 111 to explain what she'd done.

'Historic tribute': Prince Philip to be remembered with BBC doco

Duke's children and adult grandchildren will share their memories.

Pregnant woman given MIQ spot after launching legal action

Launching legal action against the MBIE and the Minister of Health, lands MIQ spot.

NZ to have vaccine passport by Christmas

Kiwis will soon have access to digital proof that they've received a Covid-19 jab.

Focus Live: 13 new Covid-19 cases in the community

September 9 2021 There are 13 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Spain is sending 250,000 Covid jabs to New Zealand - enabling this country to keep up record levels of vaccinations.

'Level 4 is effective': Covid modeller says Delta elimination is near

'Level 4 in AKL is working nearly as well against Delta as it did last year.'

Focus Live: 15 new Covid-19 community cases

September 8 2021 There are 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. There are 37 people in hospital, including six in ICU or HDU.

Doctor explains why you should never sleep in the nude

Michigan doctor explains the surprising reason you should never sleep nude. Video / Anthony Youn via YouTube

Middlemore says screening 'rigorous' amid calls for rapid testing after Covid case in wards

Hospital boss responds to criticism after infected patient sends 29 staff into isolation.

Infected Middlemore Hospital case left with patients until positive test

A hospital patient was kept in a ward with other patients while awaiting a Covid test.

Andrew Little on Middlemore Hospital Covid-19 case

Health Minister Andrew Little told Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB said it was a "significant" issue having 29 staff stood down at Middlemore Hospital. Video / Newstalk ZB

Two-day - new alert level for most of NZ, hopes rise for Auckland

New 'Delta 2' rules for gatherings and mask use being taken for a test drive from today.

Languishing, burnout and anxiety: The psychological impacts of Delta

Mental health is at risk as the groundhog days of an extended lockdown continue.

Drug addicts wait two years for treatment

Southern DHB chair Pete Hodgson says situation is 'totally unacceptable'.