The Te Awakairangi Birthing Centre closed its doors on Thursday.

Dedicated vaccination rallies are being set up to get more Pacific people vaccinated.

The Kiwi-based venture will see the revolutionary treatment become more widely available.

Statistics show that 80 per cent of DIY IUD removals fail — and the outcome is terrifying.

Vaccinating 90 per cent of Kiwis over 5 could spare NZ thousands of deaths, model finds.

September 23 2021 A high vaccination rate would be a "golden ticket" for New Zealand and make level 4 lockdowns a thing of the past, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Ardern's comment followed the announcement of 15 new Covid-19 cases in the community.

Modelling also suggests that vaccinations alone won't be enough to keep the virus at bay.

'Worrying': Scientists have found evidence of a resistant form of malaria in Uganda.

Coronavirus treatment made from llama nanobodies 'one of the most effective ever tested'.

Overseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.

The Special Olympics would have undertaken 5000 health screenings at this year's games.

"The economy is critical but also people matter...vaccination is the only answer."

Currently 93% of waste and recycling services company Green Gorilla's staff are vaccinated, and the company is hoping for 100% vaccination. Video / Dean Purcell

Police used the hoods 129 times in total, with seven people placed in them more than once.

Patients told to wait for Novavax left confused by mixed messaging.

Pfizer said Monday its Covid-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek US authorization for this age group soon. Video / AP

September 22 2021 There are 23 Covid-19 cases in the community as Auckland enjoys its first day of alert level 3. 80 per cent of eligible Kiwis in Auckland are now vaccinated with at least their first dose.

It comes as Auckland enters its first day at level 3 after five weeks in lockdown.

Some students are worried about the delays to graduate due to new vaccination rules.

Aucklanders queued for McDonald's last night. Now they are getting their morning coffee.

The Act Party says delays are 'not good enough' for those who have made submissions.

Associate Minister of Health says it's critical Māori health providers get more resources.

Elimination remains the best way to avoid repeating the mistakes of history.

A driver and a man in his boot were turned away by police at the Mercer checkpoint.

Clover Park residents have been told to get tested even if they don't have symptoms.

Medical regulators would act as fast as possible to approve the vaccine for children.