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RSV outbreak: Nearly 900 children admitted to Wellington hospitals in June and July

More than a third of children admitted to hospital were less than a year old.

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

There are 13 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - including a truck driver who left Auckland. The truck driver travelled to Hamilton, Cambridge and Tauranga but it's unclear if he was infectious during that time. There may be no locations of interest, Dr Ashley Bloomfield said.

Supermarket truck driver who tested positive for Covid-19 drove to Hamilton, Cambridge and Tauranga

Work is in progress to see if there are any locations of interest.

Live: 'Scary stuff' - expert's advice: 'If you hate lockdowns get a shot'

Modelling showed even with high vaccination rates opening up could still lead to deaths.

'Scary': 60 breast scans not reliable - radiologist failed to spot cancers

Fallout after radiologist routinely failed to spot cancers in breast scans.

'Cruel' reaction to Wānaka holidaymakers 'product of a campaign of fear'

Last week couple escaped lockdown and flew to a holiday home in Wānaka, prompting outrage.

MIQ changes 'band-aid on festering wound' - National

New system still has no way of differentiating travellers by purpose, says National.

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.

Vaccine incentives: $70,000 in prizes on offer

New vaccination campaign: We are trying new tactics to boost numbers.

Q&A: How to protect kids from Delta

Worried about kids' health in the Delta outbreak? Dr Jin Russell offers some key info.

PM denies seeking cheaper, delayed vaccines

Cabinet papers reveal discussions around the higher costs of early access vaccines.

More than 50 seen lining Auckland street for tangi

Police say they were 'dealing with people visibly going through the grieving process'. Video / Supplied

Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Tuesday 14th Sept wrap

14 September 2021. There are 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - and all have been linked to other cases in the outbreak. Video / NZ Herald

'Potentially a thorny issue': Parents discouraged from seeking childcare vaccination status

A Wellington childcare centre said it was 'inappropriate' to request this information.

Focus Live: 15 new Covid-19 community cases

September 14 2021 There are 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - and all have been linked to other cases in the outbreak.

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.