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National's plan calls for vaccination targets to end lockdowns, open borders
The National Party is calling for New Zealand to first end lockdowns then reopen to the world based on two vaccination targets.
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Covid-19 wrap: 18 new cases, former PM criticises govt response
There were 18 new community cases of Covid-19 today, while former Prime Minister Sir John Key returned to the spotlight to accuse the government of relying on fear tactics.
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'Fear doesn't work with unvaccinated' - Sir John Key
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key believes the government needs to get out its cheque book, rather than rely on fear tactics to get people vaccinated.
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Week in Politics: Auckland moves down, doubt cast on elimination strategy
Analysis - Critics accuse the government of giving up on its elimination strategy and Speaker Trevor Mallard's move to stop unvaccinated people entering Parliament's precinct raises debate.
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Māori and Pasifika more vulnerable in Covid outbreak
Modelling showing as many as 7,000 New Zealanders could die if we dropped most Covid restrictions when only 80 percent of the population is vaccinated, has been criticised as fearmongering.
But one… Audio
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Modeller stands by government's Covid-19 data release amid criticism
A Covid-19 modeller has described the government's release of data on vaccination, disease and deaths rates as a side show causing unnecessary fear. Audio
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Covid-19: Shaun Hendy stands by vaccination modelling
Covid-19 modeller Shaun Hendy says it's important to discuss the potential of severe health consequences if restrictions are lifted.
New modelling data shows if just 80 percent of the country's over… Audio
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Covid-19: Scaring people into getting vaccinated won't work - Jones
A claim yesterday that there could be 7000 deaths if only 80 percent of those over age five are vaccinated for Covid-19 is proving controversial.
Health authorities in Auckland are working overtime… Audio
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Covid-19 briefing: 'It all comes down to vaccination' - PM
Tools used in the future to fight Covid-19 don't need to be as disruptive as the ones used now, as long as the country achieves a high vaccination rate, says the prime minister. Watch the latest…
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Covid-19 wrap: Models show how vital vaccinations are
Covid-19 case numbers continued to drop, while new modelling showed that a 90 percent vaccination rate is needed to avoid future lockdowns.
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Professor Shaun Hendy explains Covid-19 scenario modelling
New modelling shows New Zealand needs to vaccinate most people five years and up to keep the Covid-19 death rate about the same as the seasonal flu.
Te Pūnaha Matatini modellers say the higher the… Video, Audio
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Covid-19 modelling: 90 percent vaccination needed to avoid lockdowns
New Covid-19 modelling shows that New Zealand will still need lockdowns to control the virus even if 80 percent of those over the age of five were vaccinated.
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Experts say Auckland moving to alert level 3 is a risk
Alert level 3 is being called a roll of the dice that could either eliminate Delta or send the country back into level 4.
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Beyond lockdowns: how will the health system cope?
What needs to be done to shore-up our hospitals if, and when, we open up our borders and stop having lockdowns? The government has indicated a change of direction in how we respond to Covid-19 -… Audio
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Elimination and Delta: Statements from 10 experts and leaders
Talking points - With consensus on eliminating Covid-19 Delta showing signs of wavering this week, RNZ asked politicians, scientists and officials if it's time to double down or change tack.
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Staying the course with elimination 'the right strategy'
The government maintains the elimination strategy is the best plan for New Zealand but won't say how long it intends to use lockdowns to stamp out any future outbreaks.
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'We do expect events like Middlemore' - Covid modelling expert
Another mystery case of Covid-19 has potentially exposed 36 Middlemore patients and some visitors to the Delta variant. Seven police officers who also interacted with the patient have been stood down… Audio
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Covid-19 update: 13 new community cases reported in NZ today
New daily Covid-19 community case numbers have dropped again to 13 today, all in Auckland.
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Elimination possible in coming weeks - Covid-19 modeller Shaun Hendy
Te Pūnaha Matatini Covid-19 data modelling expert Shaun Hendy says alert level 4 in Auckland is working nearly as well against Delta as it did last year.
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Elimination possible in coming weeks - Hendy
Te Pūnaha Matatini Covid-19 data modelling expert Shaun Hendy says alert level 4 in Auckland is working nearly as well against Delta as it did last year.
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'Delta thrives on inequality' - experts warn politicians
Experts say the government needs to prioritise more funding and health resources for South Auckland, which will remain New Zealand's ongoing front line in the battle against Covid-19.
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Auckland becomes Covid-19 elimination frontline
Analysis - The number of new cases in New Zealand's Delta outbreak is now on a downward trend and we have a good chance of eliminating it, experts Michael Plank and Shaun Hendy write.
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TVNZ camera operator pushed to the ground during live cross
TVNZ has confirmed that its camera operator is doing well after being pushed to the ground during a live cross.
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The Panel with Verity Johnson and Phil O'Reilly (Part Two)
Audio 6 Sep 2021Part 2: Panellists Verity Johnson and Phil O'Reilly discuss the latest Covid-19 announcement, how it might impact the hospitality sector, terror legislation, and gender discrimination in the rental… Audio
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Covid-19 lockdown day 19: How it unfolded
Aucklanders with symptoms are urged to get tested as the government signals other regions may soon move to level 2. Catch up on the latest Covid-19 news in today's summary.
