Live: 104 new Covid cases - including in Northland, South Island; How Auckland's 90% targets are tracking
There are now 274 cases from the last 14 days that are yet to be linked.
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How each DHB stacks up for the 90% vaccination target
Auckland and Capital & Coast are leading the charge in the race to get to 90% vaccinated.
Mainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airports
People are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.
Live: Positive Covid case in Blenheim the 'kick up the backside' the South Island needed
Infected person isolating and believed to be connected to Te Awamutu cluster.
'We need to be staunch': Ministry granting travel exemptions without knowing vaccination status
Ministry hasn't been asking vaccination status of those it grants travel exemptions to.
Covid-19 jabs available at Wellington Lions rugby game in Porirua
Merchandise, kai and Covid-19 jabs are available at the Wellington Lions game today.
'Entering Red Zone': Inside a Covid ward and ICU
"I do say a little prayer every day for everyone out there," nurse on forefront tells.
Russians urged to vaccinate as Covid cases and deaths reach record levels
Russia reported 1036 deaths and more than 36,000 new infections on Thursday.
Experts react to traffic light system for opening up with vaccines
It's possible for Auckland, and other regions, to reach the 90% target by Christmas.
Sigh of relief at Government's economic package for Auckland business
Government economic package is a welcome relief for anxious owners.
More retirement villages allow visitors under level 3
"Our approach is an extension of the picnic concept" - Arvida Group CEO.
'No hope': Tearful Collins slams 'confusing' traffic-light Covid plan
Judith Collins says NZ is being held to ransom by people who will not get vaccinated.
One Auckland DHB has only just over 70% of population fully vaccinated
Auckland will not move out of level 3 until all three DHBs hit 90 per cent.
Outrage after size 8 model told she was 'too fat' for job
A model who is of healthy body size has broken down after a casting agent's comments.
Police defend less confrontational protest enforcement action
Commissioner admits it's "dissatisfying" for law-abiding residents to watch rule-flouters.
Watch: Victoria emerges from lockdown after 262 days
After 262 days of lockdown across Victoria, the embattled state is finally "free".
Research: Un-vaxed may get Covid every 16 months
New research shows people who don't get vaccinated may get reinfected every 16 months.
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
'I did nothing wrong': Woman at heart of Northland border breach hits out at allegations
Auckland woman at centre of Northland border beach allegations speaks out.
Nurses warn New Zealand is 'dangerously under-prepared for tsunami of cases'
NZNO kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku said nurses are burnt out and seriously understaffed.
Gates Foundation to help get Covid pills quickly to poor countries
New York Times: Gates Foundation to help get antiviral drug to low-income countries.
International auction of Wellington Paranormal items hoped to push Jemima Gazley legacy to $1m
The Paranormal unit are auctioning off tasers and patches for brain cancer research.
Focus Live: 102 new Covid-19 community cases
October 21 2021 There are 102 Covid-19 cases in the community today - the highest daily number since the coronavirus pandemic hit our shores last year.
Covid-19: White House details plans to vaccinate kids aged 5-11
Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a Covid-19 shot in the US.
The Warehouse considers mandatory vaccinations for all staff by New Year's Day
The Warehouse Group employs about 12,000 staff across New Zealand.
Woman rejected from med school four times heads to court
The woman had taken the University of Auckland to court previously for a similar issue.
Feeling more anxious lately? Here's 10 apps that can help
Lockdown is wearing thin but we have just the apps to keep you happy, healthy and focused.
In a first, surgeons attached a pig kidney to a human - and it worked
New York Times: A kidney grown in a genetically altered pig seemed to function normally.
Covid 'tsunami coming': ED nurses are overworked and thinking of quitting
Overworked nurses say hospitals aren't ready for a surge in cases.
Botched brain surgery: Woman wins fight with ACC
Jan Henderson's surgeon operated in the wrong place at the base of her brain.
Our next public health crisis? Authorities warn falling vaccine rates putting children at risk
Documents obtained by the Herald shed light on another brewing public health crisis.
Man isolating in backyard tent, toileting in bucket after Covid exposure
Ratana Clarke can't use the toilet or take a shower, and is stranded in a tent.
Tuberculosis, like Covid, spreads in aerosols, scientists report
New York Times: The finding upends centuries of conventional wisdom.
AI medtech inks national partnership, reveals $10m Series A plan
Machine learning powers healthcare on a knees-to-know basis.