Andrew Barnes: NZ politicians should own up to their mistakes
The Government will claim its wins but not own up to its mistakes, writes Andrew Barnes.
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Free rapid antigen testing will be rolled out at around 600 pharmacies in NZ tomorrow.
Focus: PM Ardern cautious of Omicron variant overseas
PM Jacinda Ardern says the Government is keeping a close eye on Omicron but is still going ahead with all reconnection plans for now. Video / Mark Mitchell
Escape from Auckland: Expect delays if travelling by road, air as borders lift
Aucklanders heading out of the city tonight can expect delays as boundaries are removed.
'Do as much as possible in advance: Wellington Airport warns of delays for Christmas travellers
Passengers urged to make sure they're prepared before getting to airport this Christmas.
Focus Live: Auckland, other regions move to orange at midnight on Dec 30
December 13 2021 Auckland will move to the orange traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Thursday, December 30. Remaining areas in red, excluding Northland, will also move to orange on December 30.
'I'll take you on a boot ride': Northland nurse's life threatened by anti-vaxxer
'I do not take these threats too lightly,' nurse Hanibrez Sipu says of extreme abuse.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 12 December Wrap
December 12 2021 There were 103 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - up on yesterday's tally of 63.
Covid update: 103 new community cases ahead of traffic light review
There are 61 Covid patients in hospital, including three in HDU or ICU.
Fewer than 30 antivax GPs in NZ, college estimates
Low vaccination in certain areas may be as a result of some anti-vax GPs, say experts.
'Dumb thing to do': MOH warns against multiple vaccinations
Health Ministry investigating after a man had 10 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in one day.
Editorial: Trusting science has limits for Govt
EDITORIAL: The Government over-ruled advice to open Auckland sooner.
There are more vaccine passes than vaccinated people. Here's why.
The 377,000+ excess in vaccine passes had some scratching their heads.
'Unbelievably selfish': Expert slams people who paid man to take 10 vaccine shots in one day
The Ministry of Health is not saying where the incidents took place.
Coming down - only 63 new cases as Aucklanders prepare to leave city
Aucklanders will be rushing out of the city this week for the first time in four months.
Summer hotspots may face Covid test result delays - lab expert
Some small towns don't have the lab capacity to process tests, expert says.
Live: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virus
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.
Watch: Experts explain 'gamechanger' treatments for Covid
They've been described as "gamechangers" in the fight against Covid-19.
Medical Council to put to GP 'serious concerns' over fraudulent vaccine exemptions
Medical Council has begun gathering information "with urgency" regarding Kaiapoi GP.
Active Covid case numbers inflated with recovered people
The Ministry of Health website says there are 6558 active cases in NZ. But that can't be.
Police investigation into GP caught issuing 'illegitimate' medical certificates
Police and the Ministry of Health are looking into Dr Jonie Girouard's actions.
Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections
There has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.
Live: 'Fraudulent, unethical' - anti-vax GP facing inquiries into fake exemption certificates
The MoH is investigating claims a Canterbury GP is giving out fake vaccine exemptions.
Woman checked for 'bad' vaccine reaction, discovers potentially life-threatening lump
She is one of the 133 New Zealand women estimated to not know they have breast cancer.
GP caught giving medical certificates as vaccine exemptions
For $80 one GP can give you a medical certificate to be used as a vaccine exemption.
Māori leader fears group of young people putting community at risk
King Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.
90 new Covid cases, fears of undetected infection near Gisborne
New cases in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Nelson-Tasman.
Watch live: MPs grill Health Minister, Bloomfield on Covid response
Little and Bloomfield face questions on Covid, health reforms and mental health spending.
Live: Luxon's demand to PM - open Auckland's borders tonight
I think we would expect to see cases go up with the traffic light, Baker has warned.
Hospital close to 'Code Black' full capacity
Rare Code Black would mean patients being discharged to open up more beds.
Revealed: Health officials wanted Auckland liberated by now, most of NZ in orange
Health advice said new framework and high vax rates could see end to Auckland boundary.
Maungatapu School confirms Covid-19 case, bowling venue 'high risk' location
The news was announced on the school's Facebook page.
Student tests positive for Covid - 25 pupils, three staff isolating
The classroom space was cleaned on Monday night, further deep clean this evening.
Ministry of Health told to review decision on North Island Māori vaccine data
High Court directs Ministry of Health to again review its decision not to hand over data.