Bloomfield on the 'heat-seeking missile' virus, and our most vulnerable regions
On getting to 90 per cent: "It's not just possible. The modelling shows it's essential."
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The United States reached a heartbreaking milestone eclipsing 700k deaths from COVID-19.
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Minister having 'uncomfortable conversations' about Māori vaccination rates
Less than 50 per cent of eligible Māori have received their first vaccination in Northland
No jab, no school: US state mandates Covid vaccine for students
California law requires all children enrolled in schools to have 10 immunisations.
New pill claims to cut Covid-19 death risk
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Patients could soon be told to stay home. GPs aren't prepared to monitor them
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Horsing around: Man taunts drivers queuing for petrol in UK
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Focus: Up to 2000 anti-lockdown protesters fill Auckland Domain
Brian Tamaki addresses as many as 2000 anti-lockdown protesters in the Auckland Domain. Video / NZ Herald
Grim record: 1488 new Covid cases, 2 deaths in Victoria, NSW 813 new cases
Victoria has set a new record of daily coronavirus cases today.
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've had a gutsful': Up to 2000 anti-lockdown protesters at Domain
The crowd included a range of people, from gang members to grannies.
US Postal Service suspends mail deliveries to NZ
The temporary suspension is due to a lack of transportation amid the pandemic.
'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.'
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.
Hilary Barry's sweet deal for anyone getting vaxxed this weekend
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The 90% Project: 'We worked really hard' - Kaikōura takes out top spot in Covid-19 vaccinations
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The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
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The 90% Project: Olympic hero Lisa Carrington on her hopes for NZ
More than 100 days after returning from Tokyo, Carrington is still yet to see her parents.
Funeral director surprised to learn of top cop's border breach
A funeral director says tikanga Māori is able to be upheld despite border restrictions.
Editorial: Level 2 and Auckland border trade-off on the cards
EDITORIAL: Auckland may have to battle on, apart from NZ, for some time yet.
Hard feelings: Why this stage of the pandemic truly sucks
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John Roughan: Vaccination is the only way out of this siege
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Steve Braunias: The secret diary of the Hermit Kingdom
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Expect more cases in coming days, say health officials
Experts say dropping levels for Auckland next week could see a 'big jump'.
Covid casualties: Auckland's Euro and Saxon + Parole restaurants close
Euro has been one of the city's most successful restaurants since 1999.
Delta outbreak: More Auckland suburbs on locations of interest list
More locations of interest around Auckland are now being identified.
Business groups: Keeping Auckland border shut 'not an option'
Those with double jab and negative test should be allowed to travel, business groups say.
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Australian travel ban dropped, able to fly in November
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Can landlords ask tenants for their vaccination status?
A "grey area" has emerged around rights for landlords and tenants amid vaccine rollout.