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Seven experts: 'Almost every eligible NZer can be safely vaccinated'

OPINION: Seven experts look at medical reasons to decline the vaccine. And find very few.

Exclusive: Delta isn't going anywhere; Govt revamps how to handle cases

'We're right at the tipping point of having to make some big decisions' - Chris Hipkins.

NZ businesses want mandatory vaccination in all industries - survey

Law firm Simpson Grierson says businesses support mandatory vaccination.

Editorial: Making examples of those who snub restrictions is working for WA

OPINION: Our editorial on Covid rule breakers.

Covid-positive women shut down completely on Northland trip, MoH says

Northlanders are encouraged to focus on getting tested and vaccinated in light of the news

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 14th Oct Wrap

Details were revealed about how the health system will cope with increased demand as new cases hit 71 on Thursday. Deputy PM Grant Robertson also issued a warning over unlawful gatherings at home. Video / NZ Herald

Location of interest shows person with Covid in Auckland yesterday

People are urged to regularly check the Covid locations of interest website.

Raglan Area School allows antivax meetings - says it's trying to avoid division

Vaccine expert says the school's approach could help avoid polarisation.

Aucklander arrested after allegedly travelling to Wānaka during lockdown

The man travelled to Wellington on October 8 before heading to Wānaka on October 12.

Focus: Auckland Airport introduces rapid antigen testing for staff

Auckland Airport CEO Adrian Littlewood says rapid antigen testing for his staff is an important step to continue operations. Video / Dean Purcell

Auckland City Mission needs doubled in level 4

After eight weeks, foodbanks are under strain as more struggle to make ends meet.

Focus Live: 71 new Covid-19 community cases

October 14 2021 There are 71 new Covid-19 cases today in the community today. The number of daily cases is expected to double in the next 14 days.

Majority support for 'no jab, no job' across several sectors - new poll

A new poll shows strong support for mandatory vaccinations across many workforces.

Next year, thousands of people will get Covid - most will stay at home

The Government unveiled its radical new Covid plan today.

Focus: Dr Jeff Lowe breaks-down projected 5000 plus cases a week

Covid-19 Health system preparedness briefing, in which Dr Jeff Lowe breaks-down the projected 5,000 plus cases a week, even with 90 per cent of the population double jabbed. Video / Mark Mitchell

Life Pharmacy shops offer jabs, bonus points

And would you like bonus loyalty reward points with that vaccination?

Focus: Andrew Little says ICU capacity can be increased

Health Minister Andrew Little said the ICU capacity can be increased to meet demand, a claim which has been slammed by a Wellington ICU specialist. Video / Mark Mitchell

Is this NZ's best boss? Paying for staffer's private flight to family in Oz

Boss Mike van Hest pays $7900 for staffer to be reunited with his whānau.