Daily record 94 Covid cases - PM blames level 3 rule-breakers
PM says people failing to follow level 3 rules feature in today's record case number.
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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.
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Waikato councillor urges Whatawhata residents to get tested
New Covid cases are expected to be announced in the Waikato this afternoon.
MIQ apology: Son's emergency allocation bid approved to bury father
Father's ashes will be spread at Stewart Island as his dad wished.
Covid in Australia: Victoria records 1749 new local cases, 11 deaths
About 88.5 per cent of Victorians above 16yo have received one Covid-19 vaccination.
Brian Tamaki claims he won't be charged with bail breach at lockdown protest
"I could be going to prison": Brian Tamaki charged for breaching bail conditions.
Focus: Collins demands Govt vaccine targets now, but won’t release her own
National Party leader Judith Collins says it's not a double-standard to demand Government targets but not release her own. Video / Mark Mitchell
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.
Japan's daily new Covid-19 cases have plummeted
Some possible factors in Japan's success include a belated but remarkably rapid vaccination campaign, empty nightlife venues and a population used to the wearing of masks. Video / AP
Was it worth it? North Shore lockdown party reviewed
Big North Shore party footage was jarring to view after 61 days of lockdown.
Fletcher could exceed last year, despite lockdowns: CEO
Company annual shareholder meeting at 2pm today in a virtual forum.
National demands Govt release vax targets now, refuses to release their own
Collins says it's not a double-standard to demand Govt targets but not release her own.
Live: Govt can't afford to rule out level 4 return, expert warns
Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi is already rubbishing the "traffic light" system.
Ardern's advice to Aucklanders on Xmas travel
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives advice to Aucklanders around Christmas travel and bookings. Video / Three
Women leaders took on even more invisible work during the pandemic
HBR: Female leaders taking on extra work without recognition or reward.
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.
'We can't wait for the last reluctant person': Phil Goff on vaccination target
Auckland mayor Phil Goff says there has to be a price to pay for not getting vaccinated.
Influencer expert: 'Partygoers are candidates for the Darwin Awards'
We Are Pead founder Deborah Pead said she wouldn't be signing them up any time soon.
Women's health sidelined by MIQ booking, says College of Midwives
Midwives urgently need MIQ booking allocations as well as expectant parents.
Opinion: North Shore influencer party a portrait of privilege in times of pandemic
Opinion: The North Shore twerkers may not learn a lesson from their party — but we can.
Aucklanders vent frustrations at extension of level 3
It's another two weeks of lockdown for Auckland and it could be even longer.
Japan puzzling over sudden virus success
Baffling: Tokyo bars are packed, trains are crowded, and the mood is celebratory.
Partygoer who breached lockdown rules: 'I turned myself in to police'
Partygoer says he's getting hundreds of hate messages for breaking lockdown rules.
Whanganui DHB says 18pc of staff unvaccinated or unwilling to say
Frontline health staff must have had one jab by October 30, or risk losing their jobs.
Editorial: Saturday's good vibes just the start
EDITORIAL: A daunting 15 per cent of the eligible 4.21 million still unvaccinated.
Long Covid clinics desperately needed in NZ, experts say
Most people with Covid-19 recover completely, but some report long lasting symptoms.
90% vax target to feature 'prominently' in new Govt Covid framework
The Government will announce a new 'Covid-19 protection framework' on Friday.
Murupara kaumātua says locals waiting for 'better vaccine'
"We want the freedom to choose. We want a different vaccine," says Pem Bird.
Arrest made over North Shore influencer party
Police have arrested a man in relation to the illegal North Shore party.
Govt's alert-level decisions get mixed marks from experts
Dr Colin Tukuitonga agrees with the Government's decision for Auckland.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 18th Oct Wrap
There were 60 new cases of COVID-19 in the community on Monday. Auckland will stay in Alert Level 3 for at least another two weeks. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig / Jason Oxenham
1000 surgeries cancelled every week - Middlemore Hospital 'suffering'
'People awaiting cancer treatment, or hip surgery, for example, are now left in limbo.'
'Killing livelihoods': Battered Auckland businesses fear the worst
More targeted support for 'battered' hospitality businesses.