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Live: Anxious wait for Waikato, Northland - alert level decision looms
An announcement will be made on Northland and Waikato's alert level settings at 1pm.
DHB psychiatrist posts multiple anti-vax videos online
The Wellington psychiatrist works with an especially vulnerable population.
Opinion | Since when did we become a nation of Covid Karens?
Before you write that angry email to Courier Post, read this first.
What the future holds for the coronavirus and us
NYT: Viral evolution is a long game. Here's where scientists think we could be headed.
'Detrimental to anybody's health': Teens missing out on school
Auckland parents are divided over whether in-person learning should resume.
'Finally cured and free': Brave teen succumbs to brain cancer, raised $450k for research
Jemima Gazley's family said her final chapter had been her greatest triumph.
'You are important': An 18-year-old's message to combat vaccine hesitancy in young Māori
Kāpiti teenager Ngapera Parata is leading the way for vaccinations among her peers.
Brooke van Velden: Actual therapy needs to come before retail therapy
OPINION: The issue isn't that physiotherapists are too booked up.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 12th Oct Wrap
There were 43 new cases of Covid-19 announced on Tuesday, Brian Tamaki was summoned to court for an anti-lockdown protest and a blast from the past ‘vaxathon’ was announced for Super Saturday. Video / NZ Herald
Sir John Key 'delighted' Govt adopting his vaccination 'telethon' idea
'If they want to steal another [idea], give us a date,' former prime minister says.
'Could get totally out of control': DHB modelling paints grim picture for South Auckland
If border rules are loosened, South Auckland could see 1000-1400 cases a week, DHB warns.
'Careful and considerate approach' needed as job losses loom
Vaccine mandate: More detail and careful handling called for
Delta outbreak: Does it matter if I bring forward my vaccination?
Kiwis are being encouraged to shorten their gap between Pfizer doses. What does that mean?
Focus Live: 43 new Covid-19 community cases
There are 43 new Covid-19 cases in the community today after confirmation that the Northland traveller picked up by police last night has tested positive. 40 of today's cases are in Auckland and three are in Waikato.
Coronial delays hurt vulnerable families, MP says
Coronial delays a 'crisis' and delays distressing to grieving Kiwi families, MP says.
New Lynn residents shocked second Northland case was hiding nearby
Neighbours saw police cars and people wearing PPE on the street last night around 7pm.
Contact of positive Covid-19 case identified in Wellington
The person is a contact of the Northland traveller who tested positive last week.
Vaccine mandate could stretch already thin midwife care
The government says all high risk health workers must be fully vaccinated by 1 December.
Take Two for the Team: Wellington hospo boss offering 900 staff cash incentives to get vaccinated
"The best chance hospo has for getting rid of restrictions is a high vaccination rate."
Live: Northland female traveller finally found, showing Covid symptoms
Currently 87 per cent of eligible Aucklanders have had at least one dose of the vaccine.
Medical groups say 'no jab, no job' for healthcare workers will save lives
Metlifecare says mandatory jabs will allay the concerns of the elderly and families.
Cecilia Robinson: Giving birth in a time of Covid - what I've observed inside hospital
OPINION: Cecilia Robinson juggles her new son to file a report card on our hospitals.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 11th Oct Wrap
Current restrictions in Auckland, Northland and Waikato are to stay for now while vaccine requirements have been announced for education and health-care workers. Video / NZ Herald
'Tricky conversations': Schools react to vaccine mandate for teachers
Government says Auckland schools stay closed, teachers must get jabbed by January.
'Alarming' Māori Covid statistic prompts call for return to level 4
In the past 12 days, Māori have accounted for 50 per cent of all new Covid cases.
After 'cockroach' jailed, abuse survivor fights for victims
Speaking out against sex offenders vindicated as Minister investigates, survivor says.
Prisoner of love: Jail nurse suspended after intimate relationship with ex-inmate
Messy bond revealed between Nurse 'Ms R' and prisoner 'Mr H'.
Experts: Why we must not allow Covid to become endemic in NZ
OPINION: Here's the bottom line - there is no 'living with' endemic SARS-CoV-2.
Focus Live: Auckland Covid rules to stay; Northland and Waikato at level 3 until Friday
October 11 2021 Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland won't be relaxed as alert level 3 "as it stands" will stay in place for another week. Waikato and Northland will remain at alert level 3 until 11:59pm on Thursday.
PNG and Fiji both faced Covid carnage. Why has one vaccine rollout surged and the other stalled?
ANALYSIS: More than 80% of eligible Fijians are fully vaxxed. PNG hasn't yet reached 1%.
Live: Call for Auckland to go to level 4; 35 new cases ahead of decision
All of today's new cases are in Auckland and 21 of them remain unlinked.
'Heartbreaking but beautiful': Terminally ill teen will donate her brain to cancer research
She has raised more than $370,000 for cancer research.
No jab, no job: Airport security officers let go after refusing to get Covid jab
Workers took their case to Employment Relations Authority - but lost.