The 13-year-old went to bed and never woke up ten days after receiving a second jab.
New figures show how many New Zealanders are keeping up with boosters.
A new study has found even a mild infection with the virus leads to a fall in intelligence.
Scientists are raising alarm bells over the bizarre case.
Unvaccinated health workers were some of the hardest hit.
Te Whatu Ora has provided more than 125 million free RATs across New Zealand.
The government is considering whether to keep RATs and masks free after February.
One expert recommends Kiwis put vaccinations and boosters on their Christmas list.
The union's president says shift changes should be a last resort, not a core part of the plan.