But experts say Auckland is set for several more weeks in lockdown.
The Government is blamed for low vaccination rates among Pasifika.
Statistics reveal the speed of Delta's spread through Auckland.
Thousands of Kiwis tackle the struggles of having to isolate for 14 days.
More Auckland schools and hospitals are affected by positive Covid cases.
Vaccinations resume and new mask mandates begin as list of exposure sites quickly grows.
Officials race to find the source of the country's latest community Covid case.
The NZ military prepares for a mercy mission to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's President flees the country as the Taliban returns to Kabul.
The Govt makes changes to the vaccine rollout as it reveals its plan for reopening borders.
As doctors fear for NZ's health system, the Govt warns of a swift lockdown to deal with any Delta outbreaks.
New Government advice says vaccines will be key to NZ's borders opening.
A new IPCC report finds some climate change impacts are now irreversible.
A board resignation upends National's promise of party unity.
There are concerns younger people may carry a greater burden with the Delta variant.
Interest rates likely to rise following significant fall in unemployment rate.
Carrington on track to becoming NZ's greatest Olympian, while qualifying 'takes years off' Walsh's life.
The management of NZ's border is back in the spotlight.
The Govt offers its formal apology for the dawn raids of the '70s.
Nurses take the DHBs by surprise in rejecting their latest offer.