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Study suggests people's antibody levels jump five- to 10-fold after a third dose.
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The survey was commissioned by the Covid-19 advisory group.
NSW considers letting Delta circulate in community
Senior ministers said the state had reached a 'fork in the road'.
Whanganui high school community to receive vaccine
There are about 1600 students eligible to receive the vaccine.
Fans banned from Tokyo Olympics after Covid-19 state of emergency
No spectators will be allowed in any indoor or outdoor venues.
Covid 19 coronavirus: CCDHB has second lowest vaccination rate per capita
Only 9.7 per cent of people in CCHB have received their first dose of the vaccine
Plugging the Covid gap at the border ... in a few months
Govt mulls October as the starting point for all border workers needing to be vaccinated.
Covid-infected ship offered quarantine anchorage in Auckland
Ports of Auckland got the request late this afternoon from the vessel's ship agent.
New evidence rejects Wuhan lab leak theory
Scientists pour cold water on claims the Covid-19 pandemic began in a Chinese laboratory.
Japan declares Covid emergency lasting through Olympics
The emergency declaration will be in place until August 22.
Global death toll from Covid-19 reaches grim milestone
It is widely believed the death toll is an undercount.
Infected mariner has Delta variant of Covid
Genome sequencing result for one of two infected mariners confirms Delta variant.
'Delta is very different': Sydney outbreak balloons by 38
Lockdown will be extended for a third week, the NSW Premier announced yesterday.
February Covid cluster review: 'Uncertainty, confusion'; Govt failed to learn lessons
'Lack of clarity about the system's capacity to handle a large [Covid] outbreak.'
Officials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agent
Bloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects
Fiji is being ravaged by a Covid outbreak. Here's how you can help
Kiwi doctors, nurses and medical staff canvassed on their availability to deploy to Fiji.
Thousands of visitor, student and work visa applications cancelled, refunded
"Refunding these applicants is the fair and pragmatic thing to do."
Freeze on Queensland and NSW travel bubble extended
There is no date on when the travel freeze will be lifted.
Analysis: Everyone wants saliva testing in MIQ, so why are we still waiting?
Progress on saliva testing is going at a snail's pace, and it's not MIQ workers' fault.
Port Taranaki bars entry to vessel with Covid-19 infected mariners
'The health and safety of our staff, port users and the community has been our priority.'
ASB Showgrounds rumoured to become mass Covid-19 vaccination centre
It's understood Auckland's ASB Showgrounds could still operate in liquidation.
Wellington restaurants thrilled to reopen after lockdown losses
One owner said within the two-week period they had lost 90 per cent of their revenue.
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
NZ health workers asked to help with Fiji's escalating Covid crisis
Doctors, nurses and other staff are being canvassed about a possible deployment to Fiji.
'Don't sacrifice your life to visit the Taj Mahal': India reopens but fear pervades
New York Times: India's famous monument is open again but concerns of another wave linger.
NZ approves single-dose Janssen Covid vaccine
The Janssen Covid vaccine only requires a single jab, NZ has secured 2 million doses.
Covid-19: Why NZ can't keep pushing its luck
NZ's been lucky in avoiding major outbreaks. Will new variants worsen our odds next time?
Sydney lockdown extension confirmed as NSW records 27 new cases
Tough call is based number of cases who were infectious in the community, Premier says.
Focus Live: NZ approves single-dose Janssen Covid-19 vaccine
The single-dose Janssen Covid vaccine has been approved for those aged 18 and older in New Zealand.
'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid prediction
The ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.
Students snapped up by desperate hospitality sector
It comes as TradeMe reports more than a 50 per cent increase in hospitality job listings.
Covid: Scary Delta trend in world's most vaccinated country
Israel was seeing just a few cases per day, now it's back up to around 300.
Mariners driven from Auckland to Taranaki pose 'very low risk'
The were in a group of nine sailors who arrived in Auckland without having to quarantine.
Covid-19: Crew of the Viking Bay isolating after two test positive
Health authorities say risk to public is low.