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One expert says there needs to be a mid level where masks in high schools are compulsory.

Experts say this week is ‘crunch’ time as country waits to see whether numbers will continue to fall

Scientists are continuing to urge Jacinda Ardern’s government to adhere to a strict policy aimed at the elimination of COVID-19.

More than 100 people have been charged with breaching the current lockdown rules, including a woman accused of forging an exemption document. Show how the rest of the day's news developed with RNZ's blog.

While most of NZ moves to level 3 next week, Auckland and Northland will remain in level 4 — potentially for some time. Here's what we know so far.

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Latest modelling shows that the current Delta variant has spread much faster than last August's outbreak, when around 90 people had been infected before it was detected.

With nearly a quarter of the country fully vaccinated, experts are pleased with the country's vaccination rates.

What will it take to get the South Island out of Covid lockdown?