Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 7th December Wrap
There were 98 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Tuesday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
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The source of the growing Omicron cluster in Sydney has been identified.
'24/7 operation': Police checkpoints near Whangārei to replace northern boundary
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Officials regard the remote wilderness setting as a high risk.
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Ministry of Health told to review decision on North Island Māori vaccine data
High Court directs Ministry of Health to again review its decision not to hand over data.
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Waitangi Tribunal hearing into whether Te Tiriti breached begins
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China calls on 'little inoculated warriors' in its war on Covid
New York Times: The country regards children as crucial in its quest for herd immunity.
Midwife shortage at Invercargill Hospital an 'extreme risk' - DHB
Invercargill Hospital has just 17 per cent of the midwives it needs.
Women accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions named after suppression lapses
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Covid outbreak in Nelson: Second school staff member infected
The staff member is considered to have been infectious from December 4.
Live: Experts warn 'race is on' as new Covid drug set for NZ
In high risk patients it can reduce the risk of death and hospitalisation by 89 per cent.
Thames mayor's vaccine views sparked conduct complaint
Sandra Goudie wants the Novavax vaccine, but it's not yet approved for use in New Zealand.
Spike in Omicron variant cases puts Europe on edge
New York Times: Concerns even tougher restrictions are looming over the holiday period.
Scientist behind UK Covid vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
That is unless more money is devoted to research, according to Professor Sarah Gilbert.
Fiji reports two cases of Omicron variant
The pair travelled to the island nation from Nigeria on November 25.
High Court rules release of Māori vaccination data to Whanau Ora
WOCA says the decision comes too late, with the Auckland border opening next week.
The city imposing the toughest vaccine mandates
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Kiwi Covid denier's Delta hell: 'We were planning my funeral'
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Some pharmacies criticised for charging to print vaccine passes
Thousands of people have been accessing their vaccine passports through pharmacies.
Mayor slams anti-vax abuse after bakery is forced to call police
Customer 'started yelling and smashing the table' after staff asked to see vaccine pass.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 6th December Wrap
Kiwis will have access to Pfizer’s new antiviral treatment for Covid-19, after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed Pharmac had secured 60,000 doses. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
DHB investigating claim vaccination staff paid for big night out with Prezzy cards
'I am not aware of how the food and beverages were paid for,' DHB boss says.
Party like the end of World War II, says Auckland restaurateur
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'National disgrace': Govt Covid response for Māori slammed
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