Focus Live: PM Ardern suspends travel from India following surge in infected travellers
PM Jacinda Ardern announces starting Sunday NZ will temporally suspend travel from India to combat a surge in infected travellers. Video / NZ Herald
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With virus origins still obscure, WHO and critics look to next steps
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New scientist group to advise Govt on Covid
Six person group will be headed by epidemiologist Professor Sir David Skegg.
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Paper cowboy rides out his quarantine in Australian hotel
Using paper bags his food was delivered, an art director began fashioning an outfit.
Auckland DHB chairman gets vaccine early, explains why
"There's no way in which we are preventing people ... getting access to the vaccine."
Flyer beware: Returning transtasman travellers could pay thousands in MIQ fees
If Kiwis from Australia are forced into MIQ due to a Covid outbreak, they will have to pay
Three key questions about the Aussie bubble and risk to NZ
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Chris Bishop revealed the "leaked" information saying it shows that New Zealand is 300,000 vaccines behind schedule. Video / Parliament TV
Bubble: Sightseeing businesses, pilot training ready for take-off
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'Leaked' document shows NZ vaccine rollout 'miles' behind schedule, say Nats
Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins says the 'leaked' data was an 'early working document'.
Woman goes on hunger strike in MIQ after refusing Covid test
Priszallia Hawkins says she's been kept 18 days in MIQ for refusing Covid test.
Report of secret dinner parties for the elite sets off outrage in France
New York Times: Dinner parties held in defiance of coronavirus restrictions.
Bubble clue: Air NZ ads for Rarotonga flights suggest two-way travel imminent
Air NZ's ads point to a specific start date as the Cooks' PM sends out positive signals.
Seven Covid cases in MIQ; 90,000 vaccine doses administered
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the bubble a 'win/win'.
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