Focus: Chris Luxon says Auckland should be in green light
National Party leader Chris Luxon did his first Auckland "walkabout" with voters yesterday - and said the city should already be in the green light setting. Video / Michael Craig
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Ninety per cent of the eligible population across Tāmaki Makaurau is now fully vaccinated.
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"Yesterday we said goodbye to people who came in for their last meal"
Pubs, cafes and gyms are back in Auckland - and so are locations of interest
The last Covid location of interest in Auckland was published on Monday, November 15.
One new Covid case in Nelson: outbreak grows to 15
People in Nelson are being urged to get a Covid test as a number of cases have been found.
Focus Live: 92 new Covid-19 community cases
December 3 2021 There are 92 new Covid community cases on day one of the nation's move to the new traffic light system. The last day New Zealand recorded under 100 community cases was October 28, with 89 cases.
Campsite confusion: Campers hit with mixed vaccine requirements for summer
Many are blaming the lack of a central government mandate for the patchwork of rules.
Inside the emerging black market for vaccine passes
An illegal market is brewing for those who aren't yet double-jabbed.
Watch: 92 new community Covid cases as Aucklanders grab a beer, hit the gym
There are now 79 people in hospital, including nine in intensive care.
'Flabbergasted': Vaccine pass not required for council services in Hipkins' electorate
Lower Hutt mayor 'really disappointed' with neighbouring city's decision.
Auckland's almost-four-month lockdown, in numbers
On the afternoon of August 17, a single case of Delta was detected in the community.
Will high vaccination rates help weather new variant?
New York Times: With an 80% vaccination rate, the world looks to see how Spain copes.
'Be ready with their evidence': Checkpoint plan welcomed by iwi
The move comes after the Government refused a request from iwi leaders.
Three new Covid cases in New Plymouth, trio of schools closed
The New Plymouth family have a known link to an existing case in Rotorua.
Live: Day one in traffic light system 'a step into the unknown'
The traffic light system is all go, officially, today.
Freedom Day! 'Life is going to start to feel a lot more normal' - Hipkins
Eager Aucklanders had the opportunity to get the to pub as the clock hit midnight.
We wish you an Omicron Christmas: Superspreader party leads to 50 cases
At least 50 were infected after a company put on a Christmas party for staff.
Queenstown council disappointed frontline staff threatened
It will be a requirement for people to use their My Vaccine Pass to enter most facilities.
Omicron could knock a fragile economic recovery off track
New York Times: Impact on growth and inflation isn't likely to be known for several weeks.
Major funding boost for ICU as country moves to traffic light system
Auckland mayor says it's fantastic that Aucklanders will be able to enjoy more freedom.
Delta outbreak pummels US as Omicron looms
The Midwest and New England are being particularly hard hit.
White supremacists target Aboriginals over vaccines
West Australian premier warns of targeted misinformation campaign.
Councillor locked out by ban on unvaccinated
Official barred as vaccine pass requirement for public facilities comes into force.
'Just trying to survive': Cafe trials vaccine pass ahead of traffic light system
The cafe trialled using vaccine passes the day before the traffic light system started.
Cheers! Auckland bars readied for reopening
Nerves and excitement combine as hospitality prepares to reopen the doors.
Exclusive: 'Not out of the woods' - Sir Brian Roche on the risks over summer
Sir Brian Roche on future challenges: 'On the face of it, the system is all ready to go."
'Dream come true': Restaurants welcome dine-in customers as Auckland turns 'red'
The Restaurant Association says the traffic light system is challenging for the industry.
Focus: Auckland pubs open doors as NZ enters traffic light system
Auckland pubs are back in business with midnight openings as NZ enters the traffic light system. Video / NZ Herald
Omicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathom
It is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.
New Omicron case in Australia a child in NSW
NSW health authorities have revealed a key difference in this latest infection.
Emirates steps up NZ flights, what it will take to bring back A380s
During the pandemic Emirates has flown 40,000 Kiwis and 2 million vaccine doses to NZ.
Rhythm and Vines postponed to Easter Weekend
After weeks of speculation, ticketholders finally have answers.
'A circus': Australian deportees seen crying and drunk in Auckland CBD
A nearby business owner said one man came in crying and intoxicated.