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Experts say we are underestimating how big our current Covid wave is.
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NZ has had a jump in cases and hospitalisations as new variants emerge.
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Andrew Little: Govt responding to 'chronic staffing shortage' in healthcare
Andrew Little insists the govt is responding to the difficult situation in healthcare.
New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond
A new contagious coronavirus variant is making waves in India, increasing infection.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 12 July, 2022
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'I was behind them all': Brian Tamaki seemingly admits organising anti-mandate protests
The Destiny Church leader is facing court action for his alleged involvement in protests.
Why this Covid wave will cause higher hospitalisations, deaths
Building Omicron wave may push hospitalisation rates 50 per cent higher than last one.
Luxon says 'simple, sensible' rules should replace traffic-light system
The Govt is expected to announce new rules for the orange setting this week.
8395 Covid cases, 17 deaths, 689 people in hospital
Coronavirus hospitalisations are nearing record levels seen back in March.
Pandemic's 'most precarious point': Warning as Covid hospitalisations spike
Expert warns that complacency could mean even more Covid hospitalisations.
'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results
"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."
Surgeries cancelled, delays widespread
Drastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.
Covid wage subsidy fraud: Govt targets seven more for prosecution
MSD targets more for prosecution while the SFO continues to investigate the big fish.
Explained: Five things to know about monkeypox in NZ
NZ is now among more than 50 countries to record monkeypox. Here's what you need to know.
7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'
Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
Explained: Three ways this Omicron wave will be different
This Omicron wave is likely to cause more hospitalisations and deaths than the first. Why?
Covid surge - the basic steps experts say can keep you safe
A surge in Covid and illness has brought fresh warnings from experts.
Editorial: School holiday circuit-breaker
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9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reported
Yesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.
Rugby revellers urged to consider others amid superspreader fears
Health officials fear tonight's rugby test in Dunedin could become a superspreader event.
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Editorial: Wily Covid subvariants challenge immunity
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Computer glitch overcounts today's Covid cases by thousands
More than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.