Covid in the North Island: Two new Northland cases, wastewater traces in Gisborne, Napier
There have now been 17 community cases in the region with eight still active.
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Covid detected in wastewater samples in Napier, Gisborne
Health teams urging anyone with cold or flu symptoms to get tested.
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Tens of thousands of Kiwis may miss out on festival if Gisborne doesn't hit vax target.
He can't cure his dad. But a scientist's research may help everyone else
New York Times: His father's illness has motivated a life of science.
Focus Live: 163 new Covid-19 community cases
November 5 2021 There are a record 163 new cases of Covid-19 today. 159 are in Auckland and four are in Waikato. A second person isolating at home with Covid has died. Paramedics were called to a Mt Eden address.
NZ secures supplies of drug for 'very sick' Covid patients
Vaccinations, social distancing and mask-wearing are still most important, Little says.
UK authorises antiviral pill, first shown to treat Covid-19
The pill was licensed for adults 18 and older who have tested positive for Covid-19.
Live: 'Urgently scrambling' - Delta has been detected in Stratford, Taranaki
The positive Covid case has not been contacted by anyone since Sunday.
Less than half of city's senior students returned to classes
Some students had stayed away because they had underlying health problems.
Renee Liang on reclaiming freedom from Covid
There is freedom from the worry of not knowing how far the virus has spread.
Exclusive poll: When do Kiwis think we will hit 90% vaccination target and regain freedoms?
Meanwhile support remains strong for reaching target before opening borders.
Backdown over 'timeslots' for Aucklanders at Xmas - Govt scrambles after outcry over minister's comment
National MP Chris Bishop called it "the stupidest idea I've ever heard".
Three new locations of interest visited in Takanini yesterday
Latest locations of interest include a bakery, laundromat and supermarket in Takanini.
Nurse has registration cancelled, ordered to pay $30,000 after kissing patient
Female patient was left feeling uncomfortable and upset, tribunal finds.
Countdown Bricks: The latest Kiwi supermarket collectable craze
Countdown has again entered the supermarket wars arena, with an eco-friendly twist.
Young kids in the US line up for Covid vaccines
New York Times: Many parents in the US have been anxiously waiting for this moment.
Nurses' union warns of severe staffing crunch if positive cases slipped through screening
DHBs are currently 'scrambling' to ensure staff do not need to be stood down.
Person dies while isolating with Covid in Auckland
The Ministry of Health confirmed the death in Manukau.
Covid-19: What to know about kids and vaccines
Why should kids be vaccinated against Covid-19? Is it safe to? Dr Jin Russell explains.
New location of interest for Hamilton - Pak'nSave
There is just one new location of interest today, in Hamilton.
Focus Live: 100 new Covid-19 community cases
November 3 2021 There are 100 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - 97 are in Auckland and three are in the Waikato. There are no new cases in Northland.
The truth about weight loss surgery in New Zealand
Four Kiwi women reveal the reality of going under the knife to lose weight.
Legionnaires' cases in Canterbury prompt health warning
Gardeners urged to protect themselves when handling potting mix.
'Disingenuous': Major Pharmac review delayed nearly 3 months
"When you push something as important as this out by months it equates to lives lost."
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Level 3.2 risks later, longer peak - modeller
Level '3.2' could risk NZ dealing with hundreds of daily cases for months, expert warns.
Focus Live: Top of Northland moves to alert level 3
November 2 2021 The top of Northland will go into alert level 3 tonight after fears of undetected community transmission of Covid-19.
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: How do we close NZ's vaccination gap?
Cash incentives, simple passport sign-ups among ideas to vaccinate hard-to-reach Kiwis.
MIQ changes for health staff won't plug South Auckland gap - nurses' union
"In the Auckland region alone there's 1000 vacancies for nurses," union boss says.
Call for ministry to apologise over withholding Māori data
It also faces hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees.
Second Covid case north of Kaitaia as locals stop winery traffic
Partner of Covid-positive case also has virus as hapu puts pressure on luxury resort.
Twin stress: What happens to a woman's heart when she takes on too much at work and home?
Telegraph: The pressure may be doing more harm than drinking, smoking or cholesterol.
Live: On a Delta tightrope - new freedoms for fatigued Aucklanders among rising cases
'We are seeing the double benefits of vaccination,' says Dr Michael Baker.
Far North town's Covid case - and anger at Ministry's 'secrecy'
Community leaders voice frustration over 'privacy' claims for not revealing town names.
Auckland set to ease restrictions next week, Waikato 'step 2' tomorrow - retailers to re-open
Today's announcement comes as a record number of new cases were reported.