About two million New Zealanders have so far been fully vaccinated, or about 48% of the eligible population.

Health minister says he still hasn't heard solutions to some of the stumbling blocks of such an approach to Covid, including unimpeded travel between the North and Republic

Professor Anthony Staines said if we continue to use the approach of living with the virus as is currently the case, it will 'probably mean another two lockdowns at least later in the year'

Taoiseach points to relationships with EU and UK for not impementing strategy to eliminate virus, but opposition warns that Government is risking Christmas celebrations