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.
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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
But Restaurant Association says move to traffic light system 'wasn't smooth' for many.
'National disgrace': Govt Covid response for Māori slammed
Siouxsie Wiles: 'With Omicron we're seeing quite a lot of children now being hospitalised'
Focus Live: NZ secures 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral medicine
December 6 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern says Pharmac has secured 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral medicine. It had up to 90% reduction in death, and could be taken at the first stage of someone getting unwell with Covid-19.
Queenstown developer's lockdown breach 'simply an oversight'
Min Yang, 42, admitted breaching lockdown rules in court this morning.
Watch: NZ secures 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral drug
Announcement comes after the first weekend of the new traffic light system.
Covid protesters met with water cannon, tear gas in Belgium
The protest came after the government tightened restrictions to slow a spike in cases.
Four new cases in Nelson as virus spreads in South Island
Three are linked and investigations are ongoing into the other case.
135 Covid cases, more positive tests in Nelson region
Seven people are in ICU with the virus.
Gisborne cafe's plan to get around traffic light system fails
The cafe had planned to host "events" some mornings so it could bypass the system.
About 10 per cent of midwives still to provide MoH with vaccine evidence
Thames Birthing Unit has taken on more clients since LMCs left due to the vaccine mandate.
Covid-19: Families left waiting to come home to NZ
Fully vaccinated tourist can enter NZ in April, but visa processing has been suspended.
'Caution paid off' - PM's reassurance of a summer without lockdowns
Expert says Aucklanders staying with the unvaccinated could be a "real disaster".
African countries redoubling efforts to control spread of Omicron
African countries are redoubling efforts to detect and control the spread of the Omicron variant as weekly new Covid-19 cases on the continent are rising by 54 per cent. Video / AP
'Worrying': Omicron doctor reveals variant's terrible toll on kids, teen's death
More kids are being hospitalised with moderate to severe Covid symptoms, and one has died.
Live: NZ on course to hit jab target by Xmas; PM aware of fake vaccine passes
NZ's on cusp of Herald campaign's Xmas target: vaccinating 90 per cent of eligible Kiwis.
Rhythm and Alps set to rock New Year's in orange light
Punters will need to integrate their vaccine certificates with their tickets online.
Smooth sailing, happy customers reported over first weekend of traffic light system
Many businesses are giving the new Covid-19 traffic light system a tick of approval.
Outbreak on the Norwegian Breakaway cruise as 10 test positive for Covid
Some passengers picked up quite the souvenir on a recent cruise to Mexico.
Contiki reveals places Covid-19 has made more expensive
Get ready to fork out a little more than usual when you visit these destinations.
Thousands of students skip NCEA exams, rely on lockdown loophole
'Unexpected event grades' mean many students will receive pass marks regardless.
Derek Cheng: Why it's wrong to say Māori had the same access to the vaccine as everyone
The Government's vaccine rollout targeted Māori in some ways - but was it good enough?
Supporters with Trump flags dine outside restaurant which sought unvaxxed staff
A social media post yesterday asked people to 'help businesses say no to segregation'.
Delta outbreak: Seeds of vaccine mistrust sown by neglect of Northland
A pre-recorded message was loud bringing an eerie, dystopian vibe to the town centre.
Italian dentist presents fake arm for vaccine to get pass
Dentist who refused to get vaccinated takes fake arm to obtain a 'super' health pass.
Live: 106 Covid cases; 77 people in hospital with virus; Māori in Auckland reach 90% milestone
Case numbers are back in triple figures after dipping this week.
'Burning itself out?': Omicron variant 'may signal the end of Covid', says expert
Omicron has sent chills around the world, but some believe there is cause for optimism.
Sir Ian Taylor: All the tech missteps in the Government's Covid response
Tech issues have followed NZ throughout the Covid response.
Omicron hitting kids hard, experts rubbish notion of 'mild' symptoms
The new variant has been touted as an easier ride - but Omicron has a sting in the tail.
Liam Dann: How to beat the Omicron dread as we wait for answers
Omicron uncertainty is a reminder the pandemic is not done with us yet.
Robots join NZ's Covid fight
Robots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.
'Utter dickheads': Retail boss slams anti-mandate protest
A "golden day" for Newmarket businesses was ruined by protesters.