Japan set to lift all virus emergency steps with 56% of the population vaccinated
Plans such as vaccine passports and virus tests will be put in place.
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Police are investigating the death of a man in hotel quarantine in Queensland overnight.
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Experts warn opening Auckland up now could result in a surge of new cases all over NZ.
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Staff at an Auckland shop linked to a positive case say it is not one of their team.
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In survey of 12 countries, Aotearoa ranks highest in favourable attitudes to vaccination.
Latest location of interest a convenience store opposite SkyCity
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MIQ 'human misery': Kiwis abroad home for Xmas under National's Covid plan
National's new Covid plan promises to let vaccinated Kiwis home for Christmas.
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Vaccine passports: Events industry desperate for information
Rhythm and Vines festival seeking clarity before a final decision is made.
Opinion: Hitting 90% is 'a big hairy audacious goal' - can NZ do it?
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Vaccine passport to start as early as next month
Vaccine passports will be in the form of an app to be made available in just over a month.
Brian Tamaki plans anti-lockdown protests after meeting with top cops
Top epidemiologist warns it's a high-risk activity in a pandemic.
Act Party wants vaccinated Kiwis home MIQ-free by Xmas
David Seymour says the Government's Covid-19 plan is no longer viable.
Alert level shake-up with more freedom on way - Deputy PM
The trial will mean little if the current outbreak is not stamped out, an expert warns.
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The Government will unveil details of its housing package.
End in sight? When life will get 'back to normal'
Experts say the end of the pandemic is sooner than we think ... with a catch.
Covid returns to Queensland
Authorities issue an urgent alert for potential exposure sites in Queensland.
Almost quarter of Whanganui DHB staff unvaccinated
Will the Government make vaccinations mandatory to bolster numbers?
Experts: 90% vaccination possible by Xmas despite falling first-dose levels
Will New Zealand be able to reach 90 per cent by Christmas?
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'Unwelcome' nurses leaving NZ over immigration rules
Nurses are leaving New Zealand because of restrictive immigration conditions.
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Relocating Auckland couple left confused by lack of communication
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There are concerns the vaccine rollout is lagging in rural areas.