Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 20 November
November 20 2021 There were 172 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - and the first Wellington case has been confirmed, an essential worker from Auckland.
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'Increased workloads' and 'stress': 123 unvaccinated DHB staff stood down
The deadline for DHB staff to have received their first dose was Monday.
Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
A mother and her baby died in Auckland Hospital. This is what went wrong
The family of Dr Suliana Pasi spoke exclusively to the Weekend Herald.
Pressure mounts on Govt over its Covid response for Māori
The current outbreak disproportionately affects Māori, who make up 42 per cent of cases.
Exclusive: ESR scientists reveal what's really in vaping products
"Clear discrepancies between ingredients listed and what we detected in the lab."
Poll finds 1 in 50 teachers have not had first Covid vaccination
Principals' federation finds many teachers got first dose over the weekend.
Doctors needed: Half of Hawke's Bay's GP population set to retire this decade
"It's taking longer for people to be seen, and be registered."
High fibre diet can improve immune response to vaccines - study
'It's the age-old advice, eat a balanced diet and reap a multitude of health benefits.'
Suspected Covid case in Wellington
'It is broadly in line with what we would've expected but it doesn't mean it's okay.'
'May as well send up body bags' - Northern iwi leaders on Auckland border call
As of Thursday, 58% of the eligible Māori population in Northland was fully vaccinated.
Warning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health experts
Warnings about the ability of public hospitals to cope with Covid-19 are escalating.
Must the swab go that far up your nose to test for Covid?
New York Times: No, the swab is not actually stabbing your brain.
Jabless and jobless: Unvaccinated nurse speaks out
Nurses and midwives among largest sector of healthcare workers stood down in Northland.
30 Whanganui DHB staff stood down
The staff represent around 3 per cent of the Whanganui DHB workforce.
Preventable tragedies: Baby dies after neck is caught in sleep tent
Most sudden infant deaths are preventable if safe sleeping practices are followed.
'Groundbreaking' find could be missing piece for understanding allergy link
It's been termed New Zealand's most important immunological discovery in 20 years.
Epsom Girls Grammar student tests positive for Covid-19
EGGS principal said a student has tested positive for Covid-19.
MPs question if apartments suitable for Covid isolation
Body Corporate Chairs Group asked key questions about apartments' suitability.
'Don't tell me what to do' no excuse for no jab: Andrew Little on workers who refuse vax
Unvaccinated public servants: Petulance "not a reason for other people to be kept unsafe."
Northland doctor's confronting message - get vaxed or people will die unnecessarily
'Covid is going to spread quite quickly through all of our communities up here ...'
Race on to boost Māori vaccination rates ahead of reopening
Since all ages opened up Māori have been vaccinated at the highest rate.
New rental rules: Can landlords ask if tenants are vaxxed?
Landlords 'must be able to demonstrate legitimate need to know', says commissioner.
Influential healthy homes research recognised with top honour
Groundbreaking work that's helped make Kiwi homes healthier earns NZ's top research medal.
Focus Live: 194 new cases, Auckland border to lift on Dec 15
November 17 2021 People will be able to travel to or from Auckland from December 15 if they have received both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine or have returned a negative test. There are 194 cases of Covid-19 in the community today and a further person has died with the virus.
Te Pāti Māori calls for Govt mandates to be scrapped
Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the Government has failed Maori in its response.
Live: Vaccine pass site crashes under demand - all you need to know
It comes ahead of a signalled move to the traffic light system soon after November 29.
From Sydney to Vienna, the rise of the unvaccinated underclass
In Australia you can't get in the same car, while Austria is locking them down.
'It still haunts me': A vaccination plea from an ICU nurse in London
Aotearoa has a rare opportunity to avoid carnage for the unvaccinated.
'Start testing NZ classrooms': Covid top 10 killer of children in US
Covid-19 is a top-10 killer of US children, and a US expert says New Zealand should learn.
US museum opens vaccine exhibit to try change minds
One US museum is using science to change people's minds about the Covid-19 vaccine.
Nearly 120 Wellington nurses and midwives with unknown vaccination status after first jab deadline
Health workers had to have had their first jab by yesterday in order to keep their jobs.
David Fisher: High chance of a domestic terror attack before 2022 ends
A terror attack is likely before the end of 2022 as Covid-related rhetoric ramps up.
Covid-19: Researcher predicting 6000 Māori cases by Christmas
'If the modelling is anything to go by, Christmas may be bleak for Māori.'