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

October 1 2021 There are 19 new cases of Covid-19 today, all in Auckland. Of today's cases, only one is yet to be linked to another case, with nine unlinked cases over the past 14 days.

Grace period for cannabis medicines ended yesterday: 'A great deal of panic out there'.

Emerging positive cases have been linked to transitional housing tenants and gangs.

Middlemore boss says new cases are occurring unexpectedly.

Almost half of the region is now fully vaccinated. 

Getting the vaccine is tougher for some than others, but they're still doing it.

The Pfizer shot may soon be approved for under-12s. An expert explains what that means.

Regardless of a level change, the Auckland border will remain.

'Your chances of ending up in hospital with Delta if you're unvaccinated are greater.'

Vaccination not believed to have caused the death of Auckland high school student.

'We need to grow our own and encourage more people to go into nursing.'

September 30 2021 There are 19 Covid cases in the community today. Eighteen of the cases are in Auckland and the other is a child who attended Mangatangi School, who had been isolating.

Dr Harding Richards left New Zealand in June after a year in the stalled residency queue.

Covid-19 testing team working with families in emergency housing says many are frightened.

New rules prohibit false claims and conspiracy theories about any approved vaccine.

Back in November 2020, New Zealand claimed the number one spot but now has fallen.

Just five cases of flu have been detected in NZ this year, with implications for immunity.

September 29 2021 There are a "sobering" 45 new Covid cases in the community today, including 12 unlinked 'mystery' cases. All of today's cases are in Auckland.

It will take a century for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā.

The outbreak has 'seated itself in a gang environment', the health select committee heard.

A damning review has found that Oranga Tamariki is a "weak, disconnected and unfit" agency - and the Government says it will cease the controversial tactic of child uplifts.

400 percent increase in unsuccessful attempts by abuse victims to get support through ACC.

Nicola Alpe: I don't want fat to be a word my daughter uses to measure her worth.

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

Young model praised for 'wonderful, proud and positive statement'.