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Auckland mayor Phil Goff says there has to be a price to pay for not getting vaccinated.
Aucklanders vent frustrations at extension of level 3
It's another two weeks of lockdown for Auckland and it could be even longer.
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Despite the news that Khalid does not have much time left the family remain positive.
Murupara kaumātua says locals waiting for 'better vaccine'
"We want the freedom to choose. We want a different vaccine," says Pem Bird.
1000 surgeries cancelled every week - Middlemore Hospital 'suffering'
'People awaiting cancer treatment, or hip surgery, for example, are now left in limbo.'
Set a date: Hospitality and retail businesses' plea to Govt
We need a line drawn to say this is when we're reopening, says Restaurant Association.
Focus Live: Auckland and Waikato to stay at level 3, Northland moves to level 2
October 18 2021 Auckland will stay at level 3 with existing restrictions for the at least two weeks. In Northland will move to level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 October. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2.
'I was devastated': Doctor apologises to family after woman's tragic death
'I am deeply appreciative of the thorough review of this case,' doctor says.
A bleak year: Queen ordered to quit daily martini
At 95, Queen Elizabeth is showing signs of slowing down.
Act Party leader David Seymour proposes $250 vax tax credit
Act Party leader David Seymour proposed one-off tax credit for fully vaxxed.
Live: Auckland risks 'months' longer in lockdown, Cabinet meets on alert levels
Despite Saturday's vax boost, modeller fears tracing collapse may spell longer lockdown.
Will new Covid treatments be as elusive for poor countries as vaccines?
New York Times: Many obstacles remain for broad access to coronavirus drugs.
Fully vaccinated Aucklanders should be rewarded, experts say
The fully vaccinated should be rewarded with small freedoms, say some experts.
Influencer party has makings of super-spreader event, expert warns
'What a slap in the face to everyone doing their part.'
51 new community cases, including 4 in Waikato; Wellsford household cases
The final count is also in for Super Saturday: 130,002 people got a vaccination across NZ.
Dunedin and Queenstown surge past 90% vaccination rate
People turned up in droves for Super Saturday in Dunedin's Octagon. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / The South Today
NZ-made Covid vaccine booster trial to begin next year
NZ scientists plan to trial a locally-made Covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of 2022.
'Enormous amount of mahi': Super Saturday sets record for Māori vaccinations
Māori recorded their highest ever number of vaccinations in a 24-hour period yesterday.
'She just keeps on giving': Cancer research team 'ecstatic' after Wellington teen's donated brain arrives
Brain tissue could help find cure for aggressive cancer which took Jemima Gazley's life.
Auckland rally: Covid-19 spread likely among protesters self-selecting to be unvaccinated, experts say
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says Auckland protest was "absurd" and "insulting" to others.
Super Saturday: How many jabs to go before Auckland gets to 90 per cent?
Super Saturday has given us a boost in the race between the virus and the vaccine.
Shot, NZ! Kiwis smash daily vax target - Auckland edges closer to 90%
The target was 100,000. We smashed it, and then some.
Testicle 'bath' wins Dyson award
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Covid: 41 new cases, Auckland woman connected to Northland pair tests positive
More than 70,000 Kiwis have already received a vaccine as part of Super Saturday.
Melbourne embraced zero-Covid... now it remains isolated
OPINION: Melbourne is sharing alarming similarities with Orwell's Oceania.
Covid case numbers 'beyond what we have expected' - PM
PM acknowledges Auckland's worsening Covid-19 case numbers have exceeded expectations.
'Terrible stain on his reputation': Experts slam Brian Tamaki's latest vaccine claims
New Zealanders left outraged after Destiny Church leader Brain Tamaki video.
'That little head start': Why one pregnant woman got vaccinated
She initially debated whether she would get the vaccine while pregnant or after the birth.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 15th Oct Wrap
There were 65 community cases of Covid-19 all in Auckland on Friday ahead of Super Saturday’s “Vaxathon” with experts predicting cases will rise into the hundreds as soon as November. Video / NZ Herald
Local Focus: Super Saturday and Sunday are also for the undecided
Super Sunday has been added to Whanganui's weekend vaccine rollout.
Newly discovered bat viruses give hints to Covid's origins
New York Times: Findings have significant implications for debate over Covid's origins.
Why PM's 'clumsy' leadership response to Delta could still be the right approach
Leading people through the pandemic is clearly no easy task, writes Suze Wilson.
The 90% Project: Auckland CBD vaccination center welcoming all, plus some competition this Super Saturday
Auckland CBD site mana whenua lead Tui Blair is looking forward to welcoming all to her vaccination centre plus some healthy competition between sites this Super Saturday. Video / Dean Purcell