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Derek Cheng: The verdict on Jacinda Ardern's overseas trip and the value of 'face to face'
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Editorial: Anzac Day dawns anew
EDITORIAL: We're not locked down, but Anzac Day commemorations this year will be muted.
Few children experienced adverse side effects after Pfizer vaccine - survey
Survey identified no new safety concerns for the child vaccine, Ministry of Health says.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Friday 22nd April Wrap
22 April 2022 | There are 9,390 new community cases of Covid-19 and a further 13 deaths to report today. Video / NZ Herald
Teen tests positive twice in six weeks - how common is Covid re-infection?
The first time the boy had barely a sniffle - the second, he was 'really, really crook'.
UK patient had Covid-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
The person was positive with Covid-19 for nearly a year and a half.
13 new Covid deaths, including person aged between 10-19
Person aged between 10 and 19 is one of 13 people reported to have died with Covid.
Audrey Young: Blessings, bad news and plan B in Aussie election campaign
Week 2 wrap: Crushing egg-shells and catching Covid on the Australian campaign trail.
Hidden Covid crisis: Sharp rise in Kiwis struggling with mental wellbeing, happiness
Experts call for urgent action amid concern about Covid's impact on mental health.
'Derailing gender equality': The true cost of the pandemic for women
During the pandemic, women have carried much of the unpaid emotional and domestic burden.
Rod Jackson: Was our Covid-19 response proportionate?
OPINION: An epidemiologist responds to claims New Zealand over-reacted to the threat.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 21st April Wrap
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 21st April Wrap. Video / NZ Herald
18 deaths, 10,294 new Covid cases as booster roll-out stalls
While case numbers are dropping, health staff are being urged to not become complacent.
'Shut off from homes, jobs, family': Unvaxed NZ residents consider class-action against Govt
Lawyer says Covid-19 rules in breach of their right to freedom of movement.
Third shot: Booster rates drop as demand dries up
Covid-19 booster vaccine campaign has all but stalled, with demand drying up.
Thomas Coughlan: The inflation question no one is asking
OPINION: Inflation is bad news for the Govt, but could anyone have done a better job?
Mike Hosking: The cost of Covid over-reach - our failing economy's in a world of trouble
OPINION: We are in a world of trouble, writes Hosking.
Covid death toll climbs as new cases continue to fall
A technical hiccup meant the case numbers were delayed by nearly four hours.
MIQ assessment adds 'insult to injury' for women forced to give birth abroad
It's abhorrent officials thought MIQ wasn't justified at that time, women say.
Does my mask protect me if nobody else is wearing one?
New York Times: Masks work best when everyone in the room has one on.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 20th April Wrap
There are 11,217 new community cases today and 13 more people have died with Covid-19. Video / NZ Herald
'Staggering': Why the long wait for supplies in NZ is about to get worse
Lockdowns of Chinese truck drivers and factory staff hitting production, orders.
13 deaths, 11,217 new Covid cases in delayed Ministry announcement
Omicron cases and hospitalisations have been declining in recent weeks.
DHB staff urged not to get complacent as Covid cases begin to drop
Covid cases in Canterbury had plateaued at around 1000 over the past few days.
Omicron outbreak: Grant Robertson stands by MIQ shutdown delay
People who stayed in MIQ are challenging the Government in court.
'Feel free to burn them': US flyers, subway riders shed masks
Celebrations and applause were met with confusion and anger amongst some passengers.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 April, 2022
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'It's over': Pilot announces everyone can remove their mask mid-flight
The recorded announcement was met with cheers and celebration as masks were removed.
Experts answer: How often will I need a Covid jab?
Experts say it's unlikely most Kiwis will need to boost themselves more than once a year.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 19th April Wrap
The seven-day rolling average of case numbers continues to decline. Video / NZ Herald
MIQ not justified beyond November, health officials told Govt last year
Top health officials agreed last year MIQ was 'no longer justifie' for most returnees.
Watch: PM announces climate change as new focus in NZ-Singapore collaboration
Singapore is Jacinda Ardern's first port of call - followed by Japan later in the week.
Five deaths, 8270 new Covid cases today
The deaths reported today takes New Zealand's total to 602 since the pandemic began.