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Wellington's Victoria University first to mandate vaccines for students in halls of residence

Covid-19 jabs will be mandatory in Victoria University's halls of residence from 2022.

Midwives need more vaccine information 'for themselves and for families'

Some midwives are protesting the Covid-19 vaccine mandate and may lose their jobs.

US expected to authorise mix and match for Covid-19 booster shots

The FDA was expected to say that using the same brand for a booster was still preferable.

Covid spike: Expert's plea as daily cases hit record; 158,000 eligible Aucklanders holding out on vax

New Zealand has recorded the largest number of new cases reported in one day.

Cancer teen Jemima Gazley remembered as 'a supernova star, burning its brightest light'

Jemima was laid to rest in a wedding dress she and her mum had dyed pink.

'Outrageous': Official asks why positive case able to travel to Waiheke Island

They are a close contact of an existing case in Auckland, a spokesman told the Herald.

'Get out of the way': Ngarewa-Packer says let Māori fix vaccination gap

Māori Party co-leader says the PM and Government are defensive and won't share power.

Covid-19: Could staying at level 4 have quashed this outbreak?

Modelling delivered a month ago reveals scientists correctly picked a level 3 case climb.

Inside the UK lab company infecting humans with Covid-19

Volunteers are paid £3000 to £4000 and stay in hotel-like rooms - with biohazard warnings.

Set a date: Hospitality and retail businesses' plea to Govt

We need a line drawn to say this is when we're reopening, says Restaurant Association.

Focus Live: Auckland and Waikato to stay at level 3, Northland moves to level 2

October 18 2021 Auckland will stay at level 3 with existing restrictions for the at least two weeks. In Northland will move to level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 October. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2.

'I was devastated': Doctor apologises to family after woman's tragic death

'I am deeply appreciative of the thorough review of this case,' doctor says.

A bleak year: Queen ordered to quit daily martini

At 95, Queen Elizabeth is showing signs of slowing down.

Act Party leader David Seymour proposes $250 vax tax credit

Act Party leader David Seymour proposed one-off tax credit for fully vaxxed.

Live: Auckland risks 'months' longer in lockdown, Cabinet meets on alert levels

Despite Saturday's vax boost, modeller fears tracing collapse may spell longer lockdown.

Will new Covid treatments be as elusive for poor countries as vaccines?

New York Times: Many obstacles remain for broad access to coronavirus drugs.

Fully vaccinated Aucklanders should be rewarded, experts say

The fully vaccinated should be rewarded with small freedoms, say some experts.

Influencer party has makings of super-spreader event, expert warns

'What a slap in the face to everyone doing their part.'