By Katie Todd, RNZ A group of public health experts say incoming travellers have a lower risk of carrying Covid-19 than the average Aucklander.They believe people flying into the city from overseas should be allowed to skip…
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Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Legal scrap over Māori vaccination data set to continue between Whānau Ora and Ministry of Health
By Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy Reporter Whānau Ora is heading back to court after the Ministry of Health refused to release data relating to unvaccinated Māori.The ministry’s stance is despite a High Court ruling…
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: 'Risky', 'not under control' – experts react to Auckland alert level decision
Some experts say Auckland’s impending move to alert level 3, step 2 on Wednesday poses significant risk, with one public health authority saying he would have waited another few weeks.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed Cabinet’s…
Parent shocked after investigation clears Ashburton teacher of abuse allegations
By Adam Burns, Local Democracy Reporter An investigation has cleared an Ashburton College teacher of bullying allegations, but it has shocked a parent who withdrew her child from the school.Melanie Deuart, who complained to school…
Herald afternoon quiz: November 9
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Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Man who intentionally caught virus wishes he hadn't done it
An unvaccinated man who intentionally caught Covid-19 and was hospitalised now says he regrets his actions.In a post to Facebook, an Aucklander said he had tested positive for Covid-19 and was left weak and bedridden. The man became…
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Jacinda Ardern expected to give a date on Auckland border reopening next week
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has today said that she will make an announcement next week regarding the reopening of the Auckland border.Aucklanders eager to make plans to see loved ones out of the city boundary over Christmas will…
Christchurch fatal shooting: Trio charged over Connor Whitehead's death
Three people charged in connection to the death of a teenage boy shot dead at a birthday party in Christchurch at the weekend have all been remanded in custody while the police probe is ongoing, and a man remains on the run. Connor…
Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Dental practice threatened after advising extra charge for unvaxxed
A Palmerston North dentist has been bombarded with threats – including to burn the practice down – after advising it wants all patients to be vaccinated, and will charge those that aren’t a fee for use of PPE.Vivian St Dental put…
Christchurch fatal shooting: Teen at party shot dead in apparently 'random' gunfire
The 16-year-old shot dead outside a birthday party in Christchurch at the weekend may have been an innocent bystander and victim of random gunfire allegedly sprayed into a crowd. With police understood to have the alleged killer…