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Political Roundup: What's going on in the National Party?

What exactly is plaguing the National Party? And would another leadership change help?

'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.

Using the right language in Covid communication

Samoan translator promotes better Covid communication in his community.

Focus Live: 21 new Covid-19 community cases

September 7 2021 There are 21 new Covid-19 community cases today and are all in Auckland. The Government is finalising arrangements to provide additional supply of Pfizer vaccine doses.

Live: Govt's new vaccine deal; 33 'mystery' cases - the number Auckland needs cut for level 3

Hipkins: 'We're very, very close' to confirming vaccine supply deal.

Opinion | The value of a New Zealander's life

OPINION: Why is a life saved from Covid-19 worth more than one saved from other illnesses?

Michael Baker 'most concerned' about schools in alert level 2

Masks should be worn at high schools and intermediate schools, epidemiologist says.

Keep bars and restaurants shut at Delta level 2 - expert

Health expert says high-risk venues like bars and restaurants should stay shut under L2.

Middlemore infection: Testing for Covid before hospital entry 'not possible'

Changing symptoms have made screening for Covid more difficult, health boss says.

NZ outside of Auckland to level 2 at midnight tomorrow - new mask rules; Covid checks at border

It comes as 20 new cases were reported today - down from a peak of 84 over a week ago.

20 new Covid cases, 40 people in hospital; NZ outside Auckland shifts alert levels

All of today's cases are in Auckland and the total number in the latest outbreak is 821.