ANALYSIS: The Covid vaccine roll-out has finally hit its straps - but hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people remain unprotected.

A person associated with the Auckland college is confirmed as a Covid-19 case and all staff and students must self-isolate and get tested immediately.

Another school and a shop in Albany's mall added to the list as it nears 500 locations.

There are now 210 cases in the current Delta community outbreak, 12 people in hospital, and 20,000 contacts.

The death of the 64-year-old Hataitai woman remains unexplained.

Wheel Black who wasn't meant to be in Tokyo scores 23 tries against powerhouse USA, a feat only matched by his passion for helping others.

Ellen Nelson says Immigration NZ too slow for families in danger in Afghanistan.

Countdown asks Night 'n Day chain for understanding as 1900 staff self-isolate.

REVIEW: Let's be honest, when your main protagonist is a two-metre tall animatronic weasel, no one was expecting Dostoevsky here.

NZQA announced that due to disruptions caused by Covid-19, high school exams will be pushed back by two weeks.

The famous festival has been running for more than 50 years, but years of financial losses mean it is being put on hold indefinitely.

There are now 90 close contacts of the Delta outbreak of Covid-19 isolating in Southland and Otago.

Strong support to keep the regatta in NZ though country is split on government increasing funding.

Xero co-founder Rod Drury’s family trust has sold A$300 million (NZ$307m) of shares in the accounting software firm.

Police are urging the public to be vigilant after fraudsters stole thousands of dollars from an elderly victim - amid a rise in such scams during Covid-19.

Team-mates back isolated young batsman to play again on tour, as another top cricketer returns a positive test in the UK.

All students and staff who were at Ōtāhuhu College on August 16 and 17 are close contacts after someone associated with the school tests positive.

Wellington City Council has given the tick of approval for Let’s Get Wellington Moving’s $350 million plan for bus, cycling, and walking improvements.

Authorities unsure whether five Aucklanders were given saline instead of Covid-19 vaccine, while six people in Christchurch are recalled after receiving 'very low' dose.

A rural community has ramped up efforts to feed those in need during lockdown.