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The results from the new samples are expected to be available tomorrow evening.
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Review of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael Baker
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UK prepares to open travel and hospitality - but fast-spreading virus variant hovers
Travellers in England are packing their bags, restaurants are opening but anxiety remains.
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Covid-19 coronavirus: Vaccination centre considers cutting hours to ease pressure on nurses
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Andrew Bayly: What I would do if I was finance minister
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Taiwan thought it had completely eradicated Covid. It's now in an outbreak crisis
Just over 1000 cases in the last year, Taiwan has its worst Covid outbreak yet.
Budget 2021: 'It's not a lolly scramble' - Deloitte CEO
Getting back to business as usual is probably for the next Budget, Thomas Pippos says.
The $1.5b question: Who's really doing the domestic chores in NZ?
Report recommends a more even split of housework and childcare between couples.
Covid-19: What experts say on 'weak' positives in Wellington wastewater
Experts say latest 'weak' positives fit pattern of old infections picked up in wastewater.
Covid: Wellington residents on alert after weak positive wastewater tests
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Dr Zac Turner on why germs help boost the immune system
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Covid crunch: Struggling souvenir retailer pleads for rental support
He had 15 staffers, is down to two on pay cuts, and is using his savings to keep going.
Covid: China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from Nepal
Several climbers have reported testing positive for Covid after returning from base camp.
Kiwi Covid experts facing daily abuse
Most abuse subjects are women, which translates into highly gendered hate.
Eradication of Covid a 'false idol', former Australian medical officer warns
Dr Nick Coatsworth has a stern warning for all Australians.
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Long-term 'blood abnormalities' even in mild Covid cases
Long-term biochemical impacts discovered in more than half of those who get Covid.
Indian variant Q&A: How worrying is it? Do vaccines work against it?
At least three mutated variants have birthed in India.
Confusion over new US mask guidelines
States, businesses divided over guidance relaxing mask use as vaccine rollout progresses.
Fran O'Sullivan: PM honoured abroad, less so at home
OPINION: The PM has to convince business leaders New Zealand is on the right track.
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Even with Covax help, many countries won't reach 60 per cent coverage until 2023 or later.
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Maher, who is fully vaccinated, is "asymptomatic and feels fine".
Nepal's army digs mass graves to bury thousands of unclaimed Covid victims
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A group of 18 scientists reignited the debate over whether Covid-19 escaped from a lab.
No new Covid cases today as contact tracers follow up Victoria returnees
Contact tracers continue to follow up with 4500 recent arrivals from Victoria.