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Student's dorm-room death: Coroner's final report into tragedy of teen who wasn't found for weeks

Coroner's final ruling on death of a Canterbury Uni student in his dorm room released.

Personal hygiene poverty exacerbated due to Covid, City Missions call for donations

The recent level 4 cleaned out Wellington City Mission of its hygiene products.

Hamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new cases

The new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.

Focus Live: 33 new community cases; Hamilton and Raglan move to level 3

October 3 2021 Hamilton, Raglan and several other Waikato towns will move to alert-level 3 from 11.59pm tonight after the discovery of two Delta cases, and the spread of the virus beyond Auckland's borders.

Derek Cheng: Lockdown looms for Waikato; Auckland level 2 hopes dashed

Comment: The response will show if the Government's elimination strategy is sincere.

'Are you dosed?' How to ask friends and family if they're vaccinated

Opinion: Vaccination can feel like a loaded topic, but it doesn't have to be a minefield.

Anti-vax mum and pro-choice dad: Teen caught in vaccine stand-off

Family law specialists advise how to approach guardianship issues such as vaccinations.

Google and Facebook are brilliant... but entirely out of control

Google and Facebook have transformed the world, made our lives better, but...

Covid-19: An unlikely country with record jab rate, 119pc

Although it seems impossible, this territory has vaccinated 119pc of its population.

'I'm still mind blown': Kiwi woman's 'incredible' transformation

As Sarah Moore looks to her first bikini comp, she's feeling stronger than ever.

27 new community Covid cases; possible exposure event at hospital

Five unlinked cases come just days out from the Government's alert level decision.

'We must find a way to reach those yet to come forward for their vaccination'

'I'm not sure medical school prepared me to be a doctor in a global pandemic.'

Biden administration urges judge to block 'most restrictive' abortion law

The abortion law has no exceptions even in cases of sexual assault or incest.

Nearly 90 per cent in Wellington city with at least one Covid-19 vaccine dose

Just over 12 per cent of Wellington's eligible population is completely unvaccinated.

Expect more cases in coming days, say health officials

Experts say dropping levels for Auckland next week could see a 'big jump'.

The 90% Project: NZME stars roll up their sleeves

NZME stars are supporting #rollupyoursleevesnz, let's get vaccinated! Let's get at least 90% of kiwis fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Christmas. Video / NZME

Focus Live: 19 new Covid-19 community cases

October 1 2021 There are 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, all in Auckland. Of today's cases, only one is yet to be linked to another case, with nine unlinked cases over the past 14 days.

'Didn't get off their a****': Andrew Little unleashes on medicinal cannabis industry

Grace period for cannabis medicines ended yesterday: 'A great deal of panic out there'.