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Focus Live: Northland moves to level 3 after Aucklander with Covid visited

October 8 2021 Northland will move to level 3 from 11.59pm tonight after an Aucklander with Covid obtained travel documents and spent several days in the region.

The 90% Project: Why Dr Ashley Bloomfield got the jab

Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield on why he decided to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Video / Mark Mitchell

The 90% Project: Interview with Dr Ashley Bloomfield

Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it’s a matter of when, not if NZ hits 90% vaccinated and what lies ahead for borders, future lockdowns and Covid treatments. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 02 Oct Wrap

There are 27 new cases of Covid-19 today with another possible exposure event at Middlemore Hospital's ED and anti-lockdown protests happening across NZ. Video / NZ Herald

The 90% Project: NZME stars roll up their sleeves

NZME stars are supporting #rollupyoursleevesnz, let's get vaccinated! Let's get at least 90% of kiwis fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Christmas. Video / NZME

The 90% Project: Why Jacinda Ardern got the jab

PM Jacinda Ardern on why she got vaccinated and what made her shed a tear when she saw the first vaccine shipments arrive. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 27 Sept Wrap

12 new Covid-19 community cases were announced on Monday with PM Jacinda Ardern outlining a self-isolation trial for international travellers and the RSE travel bubble for the Pacific to resume. Video / NZ Herald

Pfizer says Covid-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer said Monday its Covid-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek US authorization for this age group soon. Video / AP

Hosking v Bloomfield on elimination strategy

Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield clashed with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking over New Zealand's elimination strategy. Video / Newstalk ZB

Infected Middlemore Hospital case left with patients until positive test

A hospital patient was kept in a ward with other patients while awaiting a Covid test.

New locations of interest: Fruit and veg shop, pharmacies

There are 126 possible exposure events involving 87 locations of interest.

Marae opens doors for drive-through vaccinations

Papakura Marae has opened its doors to locals wanting to get vaccinated. Video / Te Ao / Māori TV

Te Arawa Covid response call-centre trailblazing

Te Arawa Covid response call-centre trailblazing. Video / Te Ao / Māori TV

Police called to Queenstown mountain bike accident find up to 50 riders on trails

The female rider could now be facing the prospect of being fined.

'Dodged a bullet': Has Coromandel escaped Delta outbreak?

Relief as it appears no one in the Coromandel has caught Covid, despite initial visit.

Premium: She waited more than a year for a hysterectomy, now she's paying $30,000 to get it done privately

Sanjana Chand waited more than a year for a hysterectomy recommended by a specialist to treat her hormonal conditions. Fed up with waiting, she has now taken out a $30,000 loan to have the operation done privately. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Mangawhai 'locked off': Police checkpoints to stop Aucklanders fleeing city

Fleeing Aucklanders will run into a wall of blue at checkpoints north of Auckland.

Auckland's second drive-through vaccination centre opens as nation rushes to get jabbed

Push is on for New Zealand vaccination rates to catch up with the rest of the world.