'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go
"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."
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As vaccine mandate dramas escalate, Act says testing would save taxpayers a fortune.
Poll reveals public's view on vaccine mandates
It comes as mandates kick in this week for health and education workers.
Teaching staff farewelled ahead of vaccine mandate deadline
Teachers not getting Covid jab 'doesn't change who they are as a person', principal says.
'The day we knew would come is here': Covid cases in Rotorua
Contact tracing for the two cases is under way.
Record 207 new Covid cases, one death - virus spreads south in North Island, 12 police officers isolating
New cases in Rotorua and the Tararua district were confirmed this morning.
Twelve police staff came into contact with Rotorua Covid cases
The staff are all self-isolating and have been tested.
World-first study: Why do Kiwis fall down the rabbit hole?
Researchers to track Kiwis' conspiracy theory beliefs over two years in major new project.
Watch: 'Spectacular' Covid video wows experts
A video animation has shown in striking simplicity how the mRNA vaccine works.
Vaccine mandate deadline for teachers and school looms
Tomorrow the last day for educators to receive at least one vax to keep classroom jobs.
Singapore's warning to Australia as cases soar
Singapore is recording three times the numbers of Covid cases as Australia at the moment.
Kerre McIvor: Crazy conspiracists drown out voices of reason in protests
"Voices of reason were drowned out by QAnon nutters wanting Trump reinstated..."
Christchurch protests: William Wallace, 'freedom', and MAGA
Despite the rain, hundreds in Chch voiced their opposition to Covid restrictions and jabs.
175 community Covid cases today, in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and Taupō
There are 93 people in hospital with Covid, nine of whom are in ICU or HDU.
Local Focus: Māmā, pēpi, whānau and vaccine
Wānanga about Covid and vaccination for Rotorua mums.
'Probably inevitable': Nation to lock down the unvaxxed as Europe cases surge
Covid cases are skyrocketing in Europe, leaving nations to make some tough choices.
'Back at the epicentre of the pandemic': WHO's Western Europe warning
The WHO says coronavirus deaths rose by 10 per cent in Europe in the past week.
Editorial: Travel revving up for take-off
OPINION: The future of travel is still uncertain, but many are ready for take-off ASAP.
Vaccine mandates cause 'harm and division', public health expert claims
As vaccine mandates come into force next week, one expert warns of potential pitfalls.
Corrections puts 152 unvaccinated prison staff on 'special leave'
Corrections says placing about 150 staff on leave has not affected its operations.
Covid spreads to Taupō, search for links to known cases
100 cases a day in Auckland and regional outbreaks, so when will NZ get the green lights?
The 90% Project: Sky Tower becomes blue beacon for vaccination
Messages of encouragement are being shown on the side of the Sky Tower.
Simon Wilson: Pandemic, protest, nurses and nutters
What should we do when ordinary people get sucked into an extremist world?
Warehouse confirms vax mandate as sales tumble in first quarter
Online sales the bright spot for The Warehouse.
Got ya Dot campaign: Younger kids next in line for vaccination
A total of 2024 Māori were dotted across the weekend at the various Got ya Dot sites.
Police assessing roles covered by Covid-19 vaccine mandate
Affected police officers will have to have one dose by the end of this month.
Covid deaths at home: Don't delay calling for medical help, health bosses say
Daughter says her dad died painfully at home after being told his symptoms were normal.
'Obscene': Richlister inundated by desperate Kiwis stranded overseas
"They are trying to keep New Zealanders in the dark," Murray Bolton claims.
Live: 201 new Covid community cases; positive wastewater result in Taupō
Of these 181 are in Auckland, 15 in Waikato, 4 are in Northland and 1 is in Taranaki.
Supermarket, pharmacy, Bunnings among locations of interest in Taranaki
Officials in Taranaki are meeting this morning after six people in Stratford caught Covid.
Schools told they can call police if unvaccinated staff turn up
Education Ministry says schools can call police if unvaxxed teachers turn up from Monday.
Auckland Museum to introduce vaccine mandate for staff, volunteers and visitors
"We are confident this decision will best serve the majority," museum CEO says.
Auckland, Waikato schools to reopen on November 17
All Year 1-10 students in Auckland and Waikato will be able to return to school.
Judith Collins supports vaccine mandates, but not forever
Judith Collins wants more clarity around vaccine mandates where possible.