'Lot going on' before Christmas around NZ's Covid protection framework
Letter and report from Sir Brian Roche revealed in tranche of official documents.
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Expert says chronic fatigue sufferers should be exempt from Covid-19 vaccination
There are an estimated 25,000 people with chronic fatigue syndrome in New Zealand.
Rhythm and Vines: Ticketholders demand answers as organisers remain silent
Calls to cancel festival mount as petition launched by local residents.
Auditor-General slams school board that paid $450k to trust with same members
The Auckland school board was unable to provide any details about what the money paid for.
Canterbury hot pools to require bathers show proof of vaccination
Under the new Covid Framework, visitors will have to show their My Vaccine Pass to get in.
10k rapid Covid tests 'gathering dust' after Govt withholds approval
Surgical Supplies is calling on the Health Ministry to allow their tests onto the market.
Govt finalises huge expansion of social safety net, funded by tax hike
Government will shortly announce one of the biggest expansions of the social safety net.
Vaccine Passes: Grief for some couples; phone line that is 'coping well' still jammed
Rushed process for creating the My Covid Record website has left some confused.
'Contemptuous' Covid Bill passes within 24 hours amid opposition
Opposition MPs, legal experts and Human Rights Commission have cried foul.
Claire Trevett: Govt's quick-draw 'no jab, no job' law comes at a price
OPINION: A law that will require 40 per cent of workers to be vaccinated needs more care.
Andrew Little wants drug checking for the homeless and vulnerable
Drug-checking services are expected to be more widely available next year.
Live: Freedom Day for NZ, Auckland to become 'red-light district'
'We are going into this next phase in one could argue the best possible position.'
Derek Cheng: Don't get too excited about Auckland outbreak hitting peak
ANALYSIS: Auckland outbreak no longer growing, but that's likely to change in three weeks.
Unvaccinated Auckland Council elected members may have to work remotely
Unvaccinated elected members will have to work remotely under the proposal.
Explainer: Life for the vaccinated and unvaccinated under the traffic light system
Life is about to get easier for the vaccinated and harder for the unvaxxed.
Move to level 3.3 'unlikely'; expert predicts Auckland cases to peak
Jacinda Ardern weighs up a final alert-level change, with sources saying shift 'unlikely'
The P scourge and what Health Minister Little will do about it - eventually
Minister commits to rehab programme rollout as a review shows low health referral rates.
Complaints laid against prominent law firm
A leaked recording of a 2019 Christmas Party presentation reveals "toxic workplace".
Get ready for the 'new, new normal', Whanganui mayor says
"It's not like people won't be able to go out and socialise full stop."
Pressure mounts on Govt over its Covid response for Māori
The current outbreak disproportionately affects Māori, who make up 42 per cent of cases.
'The new, new normal': Are we ready for vaccine passes?
Passes will be required in many places when the traffic light system comes into effect.
Exclusive: ESR scientists reveal what's really in vaping products
"Clear discrepancies between ingredients listed and what we detected in the lab."
Thomas Coughlan: What is Labour without Covid?
With the gloss wearing off the Covid response, what does Labour's future hold?
Fonterra CEO praises self-isolation trial after return home
Miles Hurrell says the world is starting to move and business people should travel.
Kate MacNamara: Cancel the sad tragicomedy of MIQ
OPINION: Holding tested, vaccinated Kiwis now more theatre than pragmatic health measure.
Gang-led vaccination event contains key element for the hesitant
Māori GP says there is one key element the Govt and DHBs can learn after successful event.
'Brian Tamaki has been arrested': Police Minister sent text after anti-lockdown protest
Poto Williams received emails and a text from police with updates on Tamaki's arrests.
Hairdressers inundated with calls after rumour doors could be open next week
Hairdressers call for clarity after rumour of an early opening date heightens anxiety.
Local Focus: PM's day cheering Tairāwhiti
Prime Minister visits Gisborne to praise vaccinators.
Opening up Auckland hospitality businesses still too risky, expert says
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Suspected Covid case in Wellington
'It is broadly in line with what we would've expected but it doesn't mean it's okay.'
Exclusive: 16,000 cases a week - Health Minister on how Covid could play out
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