Blind spot: Number of unvaccinated border workers outside MIQ unclear, ministry admits
'Do I want our data systems to be better? Yes, absolutely' - Covid Minister Chris Hipkins.
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New York Times: The developed world has done little to promote global vaccination.
Focus Live: Quarantine-free travel with NSW on hold
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announces a pause on quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and New South Wales on Thursday evening. Video / Derek Cheng
Tasmanian and Townsville men suffer blood clots after AstraZeneca jab
Two men in hospital after both became ill after having Covid vaccine.
Sydney cases: Quarantine-free travel from New South Wales on hold
The latest community outbreak in Sydney is putting transtasman travel with NSW on hold.
Misinformation on Covid-19 vaccines dropped in letterboxes
A professor at Auckland University says the flyers could create vaccine hesitancy.
Source of Sydney Covid-19 outbreak revealed
New South Wales health officials have revealed how a Sydney man was infected.
One new MIQ Covid case, 'missing link' in Sydney community outbreak
The wife of infected Sydney man in his 50s has also tested positive for Covid.
Focus Sport: Black Caps to be rushed home from India
New Zealand Cricket has confirmed the Black Caps will be rushed home from India with some continuing on to the upcoming trio of test matches in England. Video / NZ Herald
US tribe shares vaccine with relatives
Blackfeet tribe give vaccines to First Nations relatives and others from across border.
Vaccine game-changer? US moves to waive IP on Covid vaccines
'The rich countries have to stop being selfish here' - Dr Nikki Turner
Govt unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators survive
The funding also includes money to help Covid-hit Queenstown to diversify its economy
NZ cricketers set to escape India in 'next 24 hours'
New Zealand cricketers in Covid-19 ravaged India are preparing to get out of the country.
Sydney Covid outbreak: New community case visited 14 suburbs
NSW has added several new venues to Sydney coronavirus exposure sites.
This new Covid vaccine could bring hope to the unvaccinated world
New York Times: CureVac hopes its RNA vaccine will rival those already made.
US backs waiving intellectual property rules on Covid-19 vaccines
The move will ease trade rules to enable more production more of the life-saving vaccines.
Fiji hospital lockdown: Patient dies, fears facility could be Covid ground zero
The death is Fiji's third, as the nation confronts fears of a wider outbreak.
Quite a handful: Woman gives birth to nine babies
It appears to be first time a woman has given birth to nine surviving babies at once.
India Covid-19 appeal: Doctor's plea for supplies - 'It makes me feel incredibly helpless to watch patients die'
Dr Anjima Das says Covid patients can only get a bed when someone dies or is discharged.
Focus: 'It's not the Covid that's killing people, it's the lack of the most basic essential, oxygen'
World Vision India's Director of Health Dr Carel Joseph, and Surgeon Dr. Anjima Das share feelings of helplessness and fear as Covid ravages India. Video / World Vision / AP / Getty
Editorial: Covid mysteries defy our need to know
Editorial: Confounding gaps on our knowledge emphasise the ongoing risks of Covid.
India Covid appeal: '75 patients waiting for every hospital bed'
Most people dying from Covid in India cannot even get into a hospital.
New Sydney community case considered 'low' risk to NZ, no change to travel bubble
The new community Covid-19 case in Sydney hasn't impacted the transtasman bubble so far.
Derek Cheng: An over-promise that leaves our borders vulnerable
How many unvaccinated people are working at the border? We don't know. Maybe hundreds.
Global vaccine crisis sends ominous signal for fighting climate change
New York Times: Richer nations fail to see it in their self-interest to help poorer ones.
New Covid case in Sydney with no known links to border
Thirty-two people in NZ have been advised to isolate after Brisbane Airport breach.
Focus: 300,000 Covid-19 vaccines delivered in NZ
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announces that NZ has surpassed 300,000 vaccines delivered and set new daily records for dosage numbers. Video / Derek Cheng
Beer? Money? US offers incentives to get vaccinated
New York Times: Some states are turning to not-so-subtle incentives to get shots in arms.
Three new MIQ Covid cases; 87,000 people have both jabs
Officials will update how many vaccines have been administered in NZ.
Man charged with assaulting Defence Force MIQ worker
The 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.
Covid-19: 'We don't go out into the community now. If we do, we double mask'
Tony and Jan Bellew are doing all they can to get out of India and back home to NZ.
Biden sets new vaccination goal
President Joe Biden plans to vaccinate most American adults by July 4.
Pfizer reaps hundreds of millions in profits from Covid vaccine
New York Times: Unlike rival manufacturers Pfizer planned to profit on its vaccine.
Customs worker refused vaccine: 'Why am I out of a job? What was the risk?'
Customs worker fired for refusing vaccine says her job never required regular testing.