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Northland likely eight or more weeks away from 90 per cent vax target

Auckland seems to be a minimum four weeks off being 90pc double-jabbed.

Focus Live: 89 new Covid-19 community cases

October 28 2021 There are 89 new Covid-19 cases in the community today. Eighty-three of the cases are in Auckland, four are in Waikato and two are in Christchurch. The Government will hold Christchurch at alert level 2.

Two Covid cases in Christchurch - the wait for locations of interest

A snap lockdown for the city has not been ruled out.

Merck says it will share lifesaving Covid pill's formula

New York Times: Drug to be made and sold cheaply in 105 developing nations.

Ōtaki GP already 'lost to Canada' in spite of new one-off residency pathway announced last month

The rural GP left NZ in June after struggling for a year to make headway on residency.

When the 'storm' hits: Will our ICUs cope now Delta is free?

Hospital documents reveal how ICUs planned to cope with a surge in cases.

The 90% Project - let's vaccinate NZ by Xmas

The 90% Project - let's vaccinate NZ by Xmas

'Bite the bullet': National calls for immediate reopening of schools

Primary schools say safety concerns may mean classrooms don't reopen this year.

Focus: Judith Collins states National's position on vaccine mandates

October 27, 2021. National Party leader Judith Collins clarifies National's stance on vaccine mandates and passports following Tuesday's announcements. Video / Mark Mitchell

Woman in MIQ struggles to visit dying grandfather

Fayzah Mutlib's grandfather has always been there, now she wants to be there for him.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces vaccination mandates for businesses

October 26 2021 Workers at businesses where vaccine passports are required will have four weeks to get the jab - or risk losing their jobs.

11,000 jabs until Auckland milestone: See how many shots your DHB needs to hit 90pc

Counties Manukau DHB needs 11,000 first doses to hit 90 per cent. Check out your DHB.

Teacher Covid-19 test delays keep high school closed

More schools made the call to stay closed today in the face of rising Delta numbers.

Potentially six weeks before Māori in Auckland hit 90% vaccination - GP

It's "unacceptable" that Māori vax targets haven't been included in Covid plan, GP says.

Seven health checks to have once you turn 40

Telegraph: These simple checks and measures can help detect problems.

Couple at centre of Raglan Covid-19 outbreak slam gang, drug rumours

'We are not gangsters, neither have we been in contact with any gang members.'

Unvaccinated four times at risk of serious side effects

People who catch Covid are almost four times more at risk of a serious side effect.

Keto diet to help babies suffering from seizures

Seizures could soon be treated by encouraging mums to adopt the keto diet.