Extent of September vaccination boom revealed
The unexpected demand for the vaccine was prompted by the Delta outbreak in August.
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Delta outbreak: 102 Covid cases today, new daily record, hospital numbers hit high
So far the health system is coping, but it is making plans in case numbers surge.
Focus Live: 102 new Covid-19 community cases
October 21 2021 There are 102 Covid-19 cases in the community today - the highest daily number since the coronavirus pandemic hit our shores last year.
Taranaki Māori aim for 95 per cent Covid vaccinated
Iwi and Māori health providers are drawing up their own vaccination plan.
Waiheke Covid case: Employer asks how man came to be on island
Employer is disputing Health ministry's claim that a positive case is an essential worker.
Our next public health crisis? Authorities warn falling vaccine rates putting children at risk
Documents obtained by the Herald shed light on another brewing public health crisis.
Man isolating in backyard tent, toileting in bucket after Covid exposure
Ratana Clarke can't use the toilet or take a shower, and is stranded in a tent.
Covid-19: Te Awamutu supermarket among new locations of interest
Te Awamutu's latest location of interest has been released.
60 new cases today; senior high school students to return next week
Senior high school students will be back on college grounds from next week.
Wellington region now closer to 90% first dose, 68% fully vaccinated
Eighty-eight per cent have had their first dose, up from 86 per cent at the last update.
'It's deeply frustrating': Waiheke Island councillor on Covid case
There still remains no clarity as to whether the person lives on Waiheke Island or not.
Focus Live: 60 new Covid-19 community cases
October 20 2021 The number of new Covid-19 cases dropped to 60 today but Dr Ashley Bloomfield warns that infections are likely to keep rising. Fifty-six of the new cases are in Auckland and four are in Waikato.
Front of the queue: 300 MIQ spots to be reserved for health workers from November
Up until now health workers have had to compete with others to get into the country.
Classroom air quality an 'incredible blindspot', researcher says
They met officials yesterday to push for air monitoring to keep Covid-19 at bay.
$35K and counting: Hairdresser and barbers fight mounting bills
Auckland hairdressers and barbers say they need more targeted financial support.
Ngarewa-Packer says let Māori fix vaccination gap
The Māori Party co-leader says Māori are being "left for last" in the Delta outbreak.
'Knowing I've had Covid, I'm just grateful I can breathe'
Tuala Tagaloa Tusani is a Covid survivor and is now working to promote vaccination.
Were you at this Auckland park? Isolate and test immediately
Locations of interest linked to Covid cases continue to pop up.
Covid-19: Six cases confirmed in Te Awamutu
There are six Covid-19 cases in Te Awamutu today.
Focus Live: 94 new Covid-19 community cases
Auckland has seen a surge in Covid cases with 94 reported today - the highest daily number since the pandemic arrived in this country in March last year. A total of 87 are in Auckland and seven in Waikato.
Covid-19: Hibiscus Coast residents urged not to panic after reported positive case
Hibiscus Coast residents unofficially told that a local has tested positive for Covid-19.
Live: PM's advice to Aucklanders on Xmas travel; vaccination targets to be revealed
Vaccine targets on Friday to move to the new normal will aim at leaving no groups behind.
Covid-19: Outdoor gym classes identified as new location of interest
An Anytime Fitness outdoor class has been added to the locations of interest list.
Focus Live: Auckland and Waikato to stay at level 3, Northland moves to level 2
October 18 2021 Auckland will stay at level 3 with existing restrictions for the at least two weeks. In Northland will move to level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 October. The rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2.
Worker at Remuera Village Retirement Village gets Covid
All staff at the retirement village are now being tested for Covid.
Taranaki Māori health providers struggle with DHB despite PM's optimism
The PM's visit included a stop at a Tui Ora pop-up clinic at Paritutu Bowling Club.
Live: Auckland risks 'months' longer in lockdown, Cabinet meets on alert levels
Despite Saturday's vax boost, modeller fears tracing collapse may spell longer lockdown.
Tougher rules for surgical mesh expected to be signed off soon
The Mesh Down Under support group has grown to more than 1000 members
Influencer party has makings of super-spreader event, expert warns
'What a slap in the face to everyone doing their part.'
Andrew Barnes: Time to let people go (and come) home
The logic of keeping double-vaccinated returnees in MIQ for 14 days no longer makes sense.
Editorial: Shot Kiwis! Vaccination drive a much-needed boost
EDITORIAL: Super Saturday was as good for morale as it was for increasing our protection.
51 new community cases, including 4 in Waikato; Wellsford household cases
The final count is also in for Super Saturday: 130,002 people got a vaccination across NZ.
Dunedin and Queenstown surge past 90% vaccination rate
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Best of vaxathon: From Ashley's boogie to TikTok winners
From the most entertaining moments to the best TikToks, we relive the fun of Super Sat.