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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

Focus: NZ Delta outbreak | Three new cases in Waikato including two school students

A pop-up testing centre is underway at the Wharekawa Marae in Whakatīwai as three new Covid-19 cases are announced in the Waikato. Video / Mike Scott

Is a move to level 3 the Government's toughest Covid lockdown decision yet?

Balance between economic need and risk of virus spreading leaves Government in a pickle.

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.

Four-day wait: Slow Covid test results affecting some Aucklanders and those at GP clinics

Wastewater testing could also be used to rule out infection in the South Island: Expert.

Focus Live: 21 new Covid-19 community cases, 72 in total

There are 21 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, bringing the total number of people infected in the outbreak to 72. One million New Zealanders are now fully vaccinated.