Influential lab experiments in cancer research re-checked and found wanting.

Rare Code Black would mean patients being discharged to open up more beds.

Oliver MMA gym owners say they're against the vaccine mandate.

The arrival of vaccine passes appears to have prompted more Kiwis to get second jabs.

The classroom space was cleaned on Monday night, further deep clean this evening.

Travellers heading north over the festive season should expect to be stopped, police warn.

Scientists claim the drug could cut risk of developing the illness by 69 per cent.

WOCA says the decision comes too late, with the Auckland border opening next week.

Thousands of people have been accessing their vaccine passports through pharmacies.

'I am not aware of how the food and beverages were paid for,' DHB boss says.

December 6 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern says Pharmac has secured 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral medicine. It had up to 90% reduction in death, and could be taken at the first stage of someone getting unwell with Covid-19.

Seven people are in ICU with the virus.

Here's why Portugal is the ultimate spot for a wellness retreat.

NZ's on cusp of Herald campaign's Xmas target: vaccinating 90 per cent of eligible Kiwis.

Staffing levels at 50 per cent for intensive care and high-dependency unit.

The new variant has been touted as an easier ride - but Omicron has a sting in the tail.

Nadia Bokody says women who think this way are destined for a lifetime of bad sex.

The second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.

December 4 2021 There were 98 new community cases of Covid-19 in the community today, as businesses around the country get used to the traffic light system and Aucklanders celebrate their freedom.

Aucklanders are celebrating their freedoms with community cricket and cafe breakfasts.

The restaurant is yet to open for diners but anti-vax protesters are keen to show support.

In the Bay of Plenty, some businesses have chosen to do things differently.

Ashley Bloomfield questioned why Australia was not asked to take the woman.