Seven Sharp's Rhys Mathewson took to the town's streets to find out.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield also says vaccination rates will alleviate pressure.
Dr Moira Smith said there were cases where people attempted to extract their own teeth to avoid a pricey trip to the dentist.
"From a Māori point of view, there’s so much to be happy about this agreement," Te Awawa Fisheries' Chris Insley says.
Wellington City Council wants people to come forward with any TikTok footage they may have.
All northbound lanes are blocked on State Highway just after the Maioro St offramp due to the crash.
Auckland ratepayers are still facing a 5 per cent bump in average general rates for the 2021 financial year.
Trevelyan’s Kiwifruit and Avocado has worked with Poutiri Trust to get their 700-strong workforce vaccinated.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement today.
The Government has announced a new traffic light system and funding for Māori vaccinations.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has set out the "milestones" for easing restrictions.
The fund will be released in two phases and is part of the Government's newly-announced Covid-19 traffic light system.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced support worth $940m per fortnight.
Minister Carmel Sepuloni accepted people are struggling.
GeoNet said the quake struck 30 kilometres southwest of Taumarunui at a depth of 210km.
The latest figures were released by the ministry in a statement as there was no 1pm press conference in Wellington on Friday.
Te Rūnanga will receive the funding over three years to better outcomes for whānau in Ngāi Tahu takiwā.
The National leader was visibly emotional when discussing Covid-related business closures.
People who meet the eligibility criteria need to have it prescribed by their GP or a specialist.
The couple say the money will help make a real difference for their family and local community.
New Zealanders are being asked to speak up and have their say as Government looks to shake up current mental health laws.
The cases are isolating near Kaikohe.
A catamaran, 19 firearms and six properties were among the assets seized.
They are in Kaikohe and Dargaville.
The late rugby star's tangi will be held on Sunday, October 24.
The All Blacks are preparing to go up against the United States on Sunday in Washington DC.
9kg of dried cannabis was found in "underground storage pits" at a rural property.
The epidemiologist instead suggested the current level system be modified to make it fit for purpose.
As the beach season kicks off on Saturday, the public are being asked to be vigilant about precautions.
Members of the rugby fraternity joined mourners at Te Wainui Marae near Gisborne for Sean Wainui’s tangi.
A rescue package for businesses worth billions of dollars was announced on Friday.
The number of fully vaccinated Aucklanders, across the city’s three DHBs, currently sits at 74 per cent.
NZ will have "major problems" in the coming months if vax rates do not climb, epidemiologist Rod Jackson says.
A woman was hit by a truck and trailer heading south on State Highway 2, in Ōtāne.
The Government has tagged more than a $100 million to increase Māori vaccination rates.
