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NZ's dark Delta day: 175 new cases, protests and virus continues to spread
Mayor slams "crass and stupid" protests, while new cases confirmed in Taranaki and Taupō.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: PM looked tone-deaf and out of touch on flying Auckland visit
Aucklanders' mood has changed and polls confirm it.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 13th Nov Wrap
November 13 2021 There were 175 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. 159 of the cases were in Auckland, eight in Waikato, five in Taranaki, two in Northland and one in Taupō.
Teacher tests positive at top Auckland school
One student deemed close contact, while health teams dismiss concerns over mask use.
Firefighters' vaccination mandate deadline pushed back
The deadline for Fire and Emergency has been extended to November 29.
Christchurch protests: William Wallace, 'freedom', and MAGA
Despite the rain, hundreds in Chch voiced their opposition to Covid restrictions and jabs.
175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and Taupō
There are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.
Local Focus: Māmā, pēpi, whānau and vaccine
Wānanga about Covid and vaccination for Rotorua mums.
'Crass and stupid!' - Mayor Goff on anti-lockdown protesters blocking highways
The Freedoms & Rights Coalition protest group planned a "Great Gridlock" today.
'Probably inevitable': Nation to lock down the unvaxxed as Europe cases surge
Covid cases are skyrocketing in Europe, leaving nations to make some tough choices.
Ireland hit by Covid-19 scare ahead of All Blacks test
A member of the squad has tested positive, forcing the team to put back-ups on standby.
'Life was getting sucked out of them': Covid survivor's 'brutal' ICU ordeal
Andrew Leota could only watch and breathe as Covid-19 killed people next to him.
'Surge' in Aucklanders booking baches outside city
Bachcare says Aucklanders seem more confident of borders opening.
Life insurer to factor in Covid jab status for policies
Adviser expects other insurers will also follow suit.
'Back at the epicentre of the pandemic': WHO's Western Europe warning
The WHO says coronavirus deaths rose by 10 per cent in Europe in the past week.
Leading principal expects more than half of Whanganui schools to lose unjabbed staff
"The short- and long-term implications for some schools are going to be dire."
The 90% Project: Sky Tower lights up to celebrate vaccine milestone
Sky Tower's special light display pushes vaccination message.
Corrections puts 152 unvaccinated prison staff on 'special leave'
Corrections says placing about 150 staff on leave has not affected its operations.
Protest organiser who called for occupation of govt buildings arrested for breach of bail
Brewer's bail conditions included not attending or inciting protests.
Editorial: Travel revving up for take-off
OPINION: The future of travel is still uncertain, but many are ready for take-off ASAP.
Amazon's LOTR exit costs Auckland Council $80m next decade; 'MIQ hassles' may have contributed
A 9-year contact at Auckland studios was terminated by Amazon when it moved to the UK.
Vaccine mandates cause 'harm and division', public health expert claims
As vaccine mandates come into force next week, one expert warns of potential pitfalls.
John Roughan: Let's not push lockdowns too far
OPINION: We are overdue for certainty, so business takes the lead for freedom.
More than 50 unjabbed Whanganui DHB staff face stand-down
All DHB staff must have received at least one dose by this Tuesday.
The 90% Project: Auckland's Sky Tower lights up for 80%
The Sky Tower has been lit up in the colours of NZ Herald's 90% Project to celebrate the country hitting the 80 per cent fully vaccinated figure. Video / Chris Tarpey / Jed Bradley
The 90% Project: Sky Tower becomes blue beacon for vaccination
Messages of encouragement are being shown on the side of the Sky Tower.
Simon Wilson: Pandemic, protest, nurses and nutters
What should we do when ordinary people get sucked into an extremist world?
Tip-off leads health officials to Taranaki Covid cluster, took days to convince group to get tested
It took days to convince the group of people to be tested, says Taranaki health official.
Warehouse confirms vax mandate as sales tumble in first quarter
Online sales the bright spot for The Warehouse.
Got ya Dot campaign: Younger kids next in line for vaccination
A total of 2024 Māori were dotted across the weekend at the various Got ya Dot sites.
Police assessing roles covered by Covid-19 vaccine mandate
Affected police officers will have to have one dose by the end of this month.
Covid deaths at home: Don't delay calling for medical help, health bosses say
Daughter says her dad died painfully at home after being told his symptoms were normal.
'Health workforce under considerable stress,' nurses organisation says
NZNO says concerning staff levels in Auckland metro DHBs are putting patient care at risk.