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Health insurer makes bumper $52.5m surplus but won't be reducing premiums

The society has seen its membership grow to its highest level in 14 years.

Lifesaving Covid treatments used overseas being urgently investigated here

New Zealand is seeking to quickly approve the latest and most exciting Covid treatments.

'Irresponsible': Medsafe hits back at Covid jab misinformation

The most common bad reaction to a Covid-19 jab is a headache.

'They are forced:' Churches at odds on conversion therapy

Conversion therapy involves attempts to change a person's sexual orientation.

Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Wednesday15th Sept wrap

There were 14 new cases of Covid-19 in the community, all linked to existing cases. Video / NZ Herald

Keeping kids safe in the Delta era

Kiwis aged under 12 can't yet be vaccinated against Covid-19. So how do we keep them safe?

Focus Live: 14 new Covid-19 community cases

September 15 2021 There are 14 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. All the new cases are linked to existing cases but three people were infectious while in the community, creating 10 new exposure events.

Little clarifies plan for buses and mobile clinics to boost vaccination rates

Andrew Little has clarified tomorrow buses will start vaccinating in South Auckland.

Government urged to buy 'game changer' Covid-19 drug treatment

New drug can fire up the immune system of people already sick from Covid-19.

15 Covid cases today, unlinked cases fall to 10; 'Mr Whippy' vaccine buses hit streets

The numbers come as testing and vaccinations in Auckland ramp up.

Barry Soper: Why lockdown decision was a nightmare for this Government

Level 4 has been kept in place for another week, which is simply delaying the inevitable.

Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Monday 13th Sept wrap

Auckland's level 4 lockdown has been extended but Cabinet has made an in-principle decision to shift the region down to level 3 at 11.59pm on September 21. Video / NZ Herald

Parents, principals clash over moving school holidays

Auckland will remain in alert level 4 until next Tuesday.

Auckland lockdown extended, level 3 'in-principle' in 8 days; rest of NZ stays at level 2

There are still 17 'mystery cases', those yet to be clearly linked back to the outbreak.

New $300m Halswell mini-town centre gets consent

Pool, gym, cinemas, apartments, supermarket, childcare and housing planned for site.

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.