Middlemore boss says new cases are occurring unexpectedly.

Almost half of the region is now fully vaccinated. 

Getting the vaccine is tougher for some than others, but they're still doing it.

The Pfizer shot may soon be approved for under-12s. An expert explains what that means.

Regardless of a level change, the Auckland border will remain.

'Your chances of ending up in hospital with Delta if you're unvaccinated are greater.'

Most comprehensive NZ study of its kind set to survey 6000 pre-teens' pandemic lives.

September 30 2021 There are 19 Covid cases in the community today. Eighteen of the cases are in Auckland and the other is a child who attended Mangatangi School, who had been isolating.

Dr Harding Richards left New Zealand in June after a year in the stalled residency queue.

Covid-19 testing team working with families in emergency housing says many are frightened.

New rules prohibit false claims and conspiracy theories about any approved vaccine.

'I've got to protect the ones I love the most'.

Four women died during or soon after birth at Auckland Hospital in March and April 2020.

Back in November 2020, New Zealand claimed the number one spot but now has fallen.

Just five cases of flu have been detected in NZ this year, with implications for immunity.

It will take a century for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā.

The outbreak has 'seated itself in a gang environment', the health select committee heard.

A damning review has found that Oranga Tamariki is a "weak, disconnected and unfit" agency - and the Government says it will cease the controversial tactic of child uplifts.

400 percent increase in unsuccessful attempts by abuse victims to get support through ACC.

Nicola Alpe: I don't want fat to be a word my daughter uses to measure her worth.

PM Jacinda Ardern on why she got vaccinated and what made her shed a tear when she saw the first vaccine shipments arrive. Video / Mark Mitchell

Young model praised for 'wonderful, proud and positive statement'.

'We see it as an extension of our health and safety policies.'

September 28 2021 There are eight Covid cases in the community today, including a person who presented at Waitakere Hospital. There is one unlinked case today - the person who arrived at the hospital. Five staff members have been stood down.

In survey of 12 countries, Aotearoa ranks highest in favourable attitudes to vaccination.

OPINION: The pandemic has also provided a chance to flourish.