High Court rules release of Māori vaccination data to Whanau Ora
WOCA says the decision comes too late, with the Auckland border opening next week.
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Focus Live: NZ secures 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral medicine
December 6 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern says Pharmac has secured 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral medicine. It had up to 90% reduction in death, and could be taken at the first stage of someone getting unwell with Covid-19.
135 Covid cases, more positive tests in Nelson region
Seven people are in ICU with the virus.
About 10 per cent of midwives still to provide MoH with vaccine evidence
Thames Birthing Unit has taken on more clients since LMCs left due to the vaccine mandate.
Live: NZ on course to hit jab target by Xmas; PM aware of fake vaccine passes
NZ's on cusp of Herald campaign's Xmas target: vaccinating 90 per cent of eligible Kiwis.
Covid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook Islands
The second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 4th December Wrap
December 4 2021 There were 98 new community cases of Covid-19 in the community today, as businesses around the country get used to the traffic light system and Aucklanders celebrate their freedom.
Covid-19: 98 new cases as Aucklanders flock to cafes and cricket pitches
Aucklanders are celebrating their freedoms with community cricket and cafe breakfasts.
Businesses concerned about revenue as traffic light system starts
'We just have to push through and we'll do it until we can't afford to.'
Live: Freedom weekend - bar patrons, owners celebrate as expert warns of path into unknown
Chris Hipkins says getting used to the new system will take time.
NZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinated
It takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.
Auckland hits 90% fully vaccinated milestone
Ninety per cent of the eligible population across Tāmaki Makaurau is now fully vaccinated.
One new Covid case in Nelson: outbreak grows to 15
People in Nelson are being urged to get a Covid test as a number of cases have been found.
Focus Live: 92 new Covid-19 community cases
December 3 2021 There are 92 new Covid community cases on day one of the nation's move to the new traffic light system. The last day New Zealand recorded under 100 community cases was October 28, with 89 cases.
Watch: 92 new community Covid cases as Aucklanders grab a beer, hit the gym
There are now 79 people in hospital, including nine in intensive care.
'Nervous': Aged care residents expect spike in visitors
Some seniors are feeling nervous ahead of an anticipated spike in visitors .
Northland Covid-19 case travelled to Wellington, Rotorua
The flights have been identified as exposure events and contacts have been identified.
Consulting bill soars for Government's big health rethink
Consultants the main beneficiaries of the Government's big health system rethink so far.
Exclusive: 'Not out of the woods' - Sir Brian Roche on the risks over summer
Sir Brian Roche on future challenges: 'On the face of it, the system is all ready to go."
Rhythm and Vines postponed to Easter Weekend
After weeks of speculation, ticketholders finally have answers.
70,000 New Zealanders to be given temporary exemption from the My Vaccine Pass
A 12-year-old was told she couldn't get the vaccine pass because she wasn't on the record.
Live: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near Nelson
Eighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.
Wellington Airport listed four times as Covid-19 location of interest
The case is understood to be a member of the public who travelled through the airport.
Primary school student at Whenuapai School in West Auckland tests positive
Health teams are still trying to work out if the student was infectious while at school.
Waikato DHB cyberattack: MoH investigation still to get under way
Independent review into crippling IT hack won't start until the end of the year.
Officials urged to move faster on vaccinating children
Current timelines mean schools are due to open next year before children are protected.
Covid takes health toll but smoking drops
While people are generally healthy, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on adults.
'They let gang members in': Anger as woman blocked from attending online funeral with family
The Ministry of Health is not applying the rules consistently, says her brother.
Coroner investigating man's death 12 days after vaccine
Rory James Nairn, 26, died at the home he shared with his fiancee.
Focus Live: 146 new Covid-19 cases, Omicron ‘not a cause for panic’
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says that the Omicron variant is "not a cause for panic" as NZ experts track its impact overseas. Video / Pool
Covid case visited Nelson's 'best brothel', sports bar
Region now has three confirmed Covid cases.
Childhood vaccines: Report calls for urgent changes to protect Māori children from 'lethal' diseases
"Business as usual is not enough to remedy or impact the current situation."
134 new cases as protesters heckle PM; Covid spreads near Nelson
New Zealand moves into the new traffic light system from Friday.
Govt cash to support rangatahi Māori hit by Covid
Nine providers get funding to support Northland rangatahi Māori affected by Covid-19