"Do it for your family, do it for your friends, do it for your community."

Josh Storer's father Ian said they thought they would never see his 26th birthday.

Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it’s a matter of when, not if NZ hits 90% vaccinated and what lies ahead for borders, future lockdowns and Covid treatments. Video / Mark Mitchell

There are 27 new cases of Covid-19 today with another possible exposure event at Middlemore Hospital's ED and anti-lockdown protests happening across NZ. Video / NZ Herald

Less than 50 per cent of eligible Māori have received their first vaccination in Northland

GPs expect they may soon have to treat Covid-19 patients who have been told to stay home.

As Sarah Moore looks to her first bikini comp, she's feeling stronger than ever.

Five unlinked cases come just days out from the Government's alert level decision.

'I'm not sure medical school prepared me to be a doctor in a global pandemic.'

Experts say dropping levels for Auckland next week could see a 'big jump'.

NZME stars are supporting #rollupyoursleevesnz, let's get vaccinated! Let's get at least 90% of kiwis fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Christmas. Video / NZME

October 1 2021 There are 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, all in Auckland. Of today's cases, only one is yet to be linked to another case, with nine unlinked cases over the past 14 days.

Grace period for cannabis medicines ended yesterday: 'A great deal of panic out there'.

Emerging positive cases have been linked to transitional housing tenants and gangs.

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.'

Vaccination not believed to have caused the death of Auckland high school student.

'We need to grow our own and encourage more people to go into nursing.'

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.