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Northland principal faces ‘vindictive’ abuse for backing vaccine mandate

November 15, 2021

By Ella Stewart, RNZ News reporter A Northland high school principal says she has been accused of being “complicit in mass genocide” by people opposed to getting vaccinated. After today, anyone who works or volunteers in an education setting in New Zealand and who has not received at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine ... <a title="Northland principal faces ‘vindictive’ abuse for backing vaccine mandate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/15/northland-principal-faces-vindictive-abuse-for-backing-vaccine-mandate/" aria-label="Read more about Northland principal faces ‘vindictive’ abuse for backing vaccine mandate">Read more</a>

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NZ reports new covid case high of 207 as ‘clock ticking’ for Christmas

November 14, 2021

An epidemiologist says New Zealand’s record high covid-19 case numbers today and the spread across the North Island are a reminder that the whole country needs to be on the lookout for the virus. Dr Siouxsie Wiles of the University of Auckland said the 207 community cases today – just above the previous record high ... <a title="NZ reports new covid case high of 207 as ‘clock ticking’ for Christmas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/14/nz-reports-new-covid-case-high-of-207-as-clock-ticking-for-christmas/" aria-label="Read more about NZ reports new covid case high of 207 as ‘clock ticking’ for Christmas">Read more</a>

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Auckland mayor Phil Goff calls NZ anti-lockdown protesters ‘stupid’

November 14, 2021

RNZ News Auckland mayor Phil Goff has hit out at anti-lockdown protesters who held up traffic on roads throughout the country today, describing their actions as “crass and stupid”. Police are promising to follow up on any offences or breaches of the laws after the Freedoms and Rights Coalition protest group took to the roads, ... <a title="Auckland mayor Phil Goff calls NZ anti-lockdown protesters ‘stupid’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/14/auckland-mayor-phil-goff-calls-nz-anti-lockdown-protesters-stupid/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland mayor Phil Goff calls NZ anti-lockdown protesters ‘stupid’">Read more</a>

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NZ sends medical team to PNG as covid-19 overwhelms health system

November 13, 2021

RNZ Pacific A New Zealand medical and logistics support team with essential supplies to assist Papua New Guinea with its covid-19 crisis has departed New Zealand. Associate Foreign Minister Aupito William Sio said the PNG government had formally requested humanitarian and medical support from partner governments to respond to the health crisis, with rising case ... <a title="NZ sends medical team to PNG as covid-19 overwhelms health system" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/13/nz-sends-medical-team-to-png-as-covid-19-overwhelms-health-system/" aria-label="Read more about NZ sends medical team to PNG as covid-19 overwhelms health system">Read more</a>

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Iwi urge pastor Tamaki to ‘follow science’ in fight against covid-19

November 11, 2021

RNZ News An iwi that pastor Brian Tamaki descends from are calling him out to say he is putting Māori communities at risk. This follows mass protests across the country on Tuesday organised by a “freedom” group set up by Tamaki opposing vaccines and lockdown restrictions. Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo located between Kāwhia and ... <a title="Iwi urge pastor Tamaki to ‘follow science’ in fight against covid-19" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/11/iwi-urge-pastor-tamaki-to-follow-science-in-fight-against-covid-19/" aria-label="Read more about Iwi urge pastor Tamaki to ‘follow science’ in fight against covid-19">Read more</a>

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PM Ardern in Auckland, AstraZeneca vaccine now available – 147 new cases

November 11, 2021

RNZ News Some Aucklanders enjoying new freedoms today said there had been stress and anxiety in the community during New Zealand’s longest lockdown. The country’s largest city moved to level 3 step 2 and shops can open — but swimming pools, cinemas and theatres remain closed. Coincidentally, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited Auckland for the ... <a title="PM Ardern in Auckland, AstraZeneca vaccine now available – 147 new cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/11/pm-ardern-in-auckland-astrazeneca-vaccine-now-available-147-new-cases/" aria-label="Read more about PM Ardern in Auckland, AstraZeneca vaccine now available – 147 new cases">Read more</a>

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NZ anti-vax protests, firefighters given vaccine mandate – 125 new cases

November 10, 2021

RNZ News Thousands of protesters turned up at New Zealand’s Parliament today, demanding an end to covid restrictions, while another group blocked Auckland’s northern boundary this morning. Meanwhile, 125 new cases were reported and experts commented on the traffic light system. Here is a summary of today’s covid-19 developments. Protesters were out in force today ... <a title="NZ anti-vax protests, firefighters given vaccine mandate – 125 new cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/10/nz-anti-vax-protests-firefighters-given-vaccine-mandate-125-new-cases/" aria-label="Read more about NZ anti-vax protests, firefighters given vaccine mandate – 125 new cases">Read more</a>

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NZ Parliament on high security as anti-vaxxer protesters gather

November 9, 2021

RNZ News New Zealand’s Parliament was on high security today as thousands marched through the capital Wellington for an anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination protest. Thousands of people gathered at Civic Square for an anti-lockdown and anti vaccination protest this morning. The group intended to march to Parliament for what they are describing as a “freedom protest”. ... <a title="NZ Parliament on high security as anti-vaxxer protesters gather" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/09/nz-parliament-on-high-security-as-anti-vaxxer-protesters-gather/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Parliament on high security as anti-vaxxer protesters gather">Read more</a>

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NZ covid restrictions ease for Auckland and Northland – 190 new cases

November 9, 2021

RNZ News Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today that the New Zealand cabinet agreed to loosen restrictions for Auckland and upper Northland this week, while 190 new cases were reported and the deaths of two people who had covid-19 are under investigation. Ardern said at the 4pm post-cabinet press conference that last week’s in principle ... <a title="NZ covid restrictions ease for Auckland and Northland – 190 new cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/09/nz-covid-restrictions-ease-for-auckland-and-northland-190-new-cases/" aria-label="Read more about NZ covid restrictions ease for Auckland and Northland – 190 new cases">Read more</a>

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Covid-19 patient home isolation failing Māori, Pasifika, says Fa’anana

November 7, 2021

RNZ Pacific An Auckland councillor says he is astounded by the lack of cultural awareness shown by the authorities towards Māori and Pacific communities this far into the pandemic. Manukau ward councillor Fa’anana Efeso Collins said covid-19 has become a Māori and Pacific outbreak, and South Auckland in particular is bearing the brunt. He said ... <a title="Covid-19 patient home isolation failing Māori, Pasifika, says Fa’anana" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/07/covid-19-patient-home-isolation-failing-maori-pasifika-says-faanana/" aria-label="Read more about Covid-19 patient home isolation failing Māori, Pasifika, says Fa’anana">Read more</a>

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A matter of faith: NZ’s Māngere congregation with 100% vaccinations

November 7, 2021

By Justin Latif, Local Democracy Reporter Church minister Suiva’aia Te’o says proactive communication, compassion and clear information have led to a fully vaccinated congregation. Like most churches operating under level three and four rules, the Sāmoan Methodist Māngere Central church livestreams services on Facebook and holds Bible studies and prayer meetings over Zoom. To keep ... <a title="A matter of faith: NZ’s Māngere congregation with 100% vaccinations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/07/a-matter-of-faith-nzs-mangere-congregation-with-100-vaccinations/" aria-label="Read more about A matter of faith: NZ’s Māngere congregation with 100% vaccinations">Read more</a>

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Almost K6 million COP26 climate bill for PNG delegation shocks nation

November 6, 2021

PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guinea — a country faced with a depressed economy and its public health system on the brink of total collapse due to the covid-19 pandemic sent a 62-member delegation to Europe to attend the COP26 Climate Change conference at a cost of a whooping K5.8 million (NZ$2.03 million). The Post-Courier was ... <a title="Almost K6 million COP26 climate bill for PNG delegation shocks nation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/06/almost-k6-million-cop26-climate-bill-for-png-delegation-shocks-nation/" aria-label="Read more about Almost K6 million COP26 climate bill for PNG delegation shocks nation">Read more</a>