What you need to know about NZ's COVID-19 vaccines
A closer look at the first four vaccines to be rolled out in New Zealand.
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CDHB confirms stance supporting fluoridation of drinking water
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Judge orders pre-schooler to be vaccinated despite father's objections
Father said he did not want to put his daughter into a "forced vaccination programme".
Water fluoridation: Director-general of Health to make decisions instead of councils
Law change would take decision-making power away from local councils.
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