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NZ's 1400 Covid-linked deaths likely a 'conservative' count - expert
Nearly 1400 NZ deaths have been tied to Covid-19 - but the true picture may be more grim.
UK "does not know" if $937 million travel traffic light system worked
A report published today reveals several issues with the UK's approach to pandemic travel.
What we've just learned about NZ's Covid deaths
Newly-updated data has given a clearer picture of how Kiwis have been dying with Covid-19.
Covid update: 9256 new cases, 38 deaths, 822 in hospital
While daily case numbers are declining, hospitalisations continue to rise.
Hair loss and low sex drive are the latest long Covid symptoms
Females, younger people and black, mixed or other ethnic groups are at the greatest risk.
Wastewater tests suggest peak Omicron wave has passed
A steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.
Principal says Govt should take clearer position on masks in schools
Auckland principal worries new Govt guidance on masking leaves schools in tricky position.
School attendance plummets below 50 per cent amid outbreak
For Māori and Pasifika regular term 1 attendance was fewer than a third of students.
100,000 jobs at risk if foot and mouth disease reaches NZ - PM
Biosecurity Minister says disease had been considered the "doomsday disease".
6910 new Covid cases, 16 deaths as schools battle teacher shortages
Data shows teacher sick days have increased by over 50 per cent compared to last year.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 July, 2022
Calls for stronger hate crime laws, students return but so does mask wearing and a wet and windy start to the week in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Covid-19: Building immunity against virus will take years - expert
Expert warns of 'washing machine-like' process over coming years as we build up immunity.
5535 new Covid cases, 14 further deaths; wastewater results released
Just-released, searchable wastewater data adds fresh perspective to NZ's Omicron wave.
Four-fold jump: Border reopening will seed many more Covid cases, study finds
Reopened borders may see rate of foreign-seeded cases in our communities jump four-fold.
Chronic teacher sickness: Principal says school 'limped' to mid-year with huge Covid absences
"To have six or seven [relievers] in a day is not unusual."
'Unprecedented': Teacher sick days up 50 per cent on 2021, calls for more support
Principals say schools are experiencing high levels of sickness.
Guilty as charged: Men admit breaching borders to go skiing
They used essential worker passes to escape Auckland lockdown for the ski slopes.
Ministry 'recommends' schools enforce masks in Term 3
Schools can enforce mask wearing the way they enforce uniforms, advice says.
Live: 8728 new cases, 26 more Covid-related deaths as school holidays wrap up
There are 759 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.
Deep in a Covid wave, Europe counts cases and carries on
New York Times: Europeans have clearly concluded they have to live with the virus.
Ormiston housing project owes $55.7m: Developer blames vandalism, Covid, building costs
Creditors claim big-time as $85m Onehunga projects await buyers.
Covid-19 cases triple over past six weeks in Europe
The WHO has warned that Covid-19 cases in Europe have tripled in the past six weeks and hospitalisations have doubled in that time. Video / AP
Live: 9953 new Covid cases, 32 deaths, 20 in ICU
Winter wave has peaked earlier and lower than expected, expert says.
'It's pretty crafty': Scientists try to keep up with faster coronavirus evolution
New York Times: Omicron's evolution pattern has diverged from earlier variants.
Major Aussie employers advise working from home during new Covid surge
Two of Australia's largest employers are instructing their staff to work from home.
Micronesia likely world's last nation to get a Covid outbreak
The Pacific archipelago managed to avoid any outbreaks for more than two and a half years.
10,320 Covid cases and 34 virus-related deaths; 744 people in hospital
It was hoped the school holidays would act as a circuit breaker, but figures remain high.
Long Covid, reinfection will become increasingly common in months to come
The latest Omicron variant BA.5 is fast becoming dominant worldwide.
Fiji offers Ashley Bloomfield a special 'booster'
The Director-General of Health has been offered something special for when he steps down.
Editorial: Sick days hit the workforce
OPINION: Our editorial on New Zealanders soldiering on through a second Covid wave.
'Very significant': Australia's chief medical officer issues new Covid advice
Official gives new Covid-19 advice due to a 'very, very significant' new Omicron wave.
'Leaders not leading by example': PM photographed maskless with 100-plus crowd
Mallard: 'Everyone in these buildings should be wearing their masks when moving about.'
Explainer: Why the counting of Covid deaths is changing
How will a change to how we count Covid deaths help us in the long run?