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Health Minister says patients will have to visit a doctor to access the new oral drug.
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Opinion: Signs of a mental health setback and how to get through it
I've had a lot of guilt and shame about experiencing a setback, writes Lee Suckling.
Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed
The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.
The Front Page: The coming tension between the vaxxed and unvaxxed, masked and unmasked
There's growing anxiety about what living with Covid means.
John Tamihere: You cry separatism? Try being Māori
OPINION: "Why take my money, spend it for me, fail me, then tell me I'm a failure?"
First-time mum with Covid forced to give birth without partner
"What was supposed to be the happiest day of my life, I had to experience it alone..."
Unvaccinated workers don't have right to get their job back - Govt advice
WorkSafe says few workplaces will be able to justify a vaccine mandate.
Aloha: Hawaiian Airlines flying back to NZ, other carriers return
After an absence of more than two years Hawaiian joins other airlines returning to NZ.
NZ's largest helicopter company takes flight offshore
New Zealand set to lose helicopter company head office jobs to Perth and London.
'Ripped off': Covid-positive lab staff forced to use up sick leave
Staff were reportedly considering coming to work with the virus as a result of the policy.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 30th March Wrap
Chris Hipkins announced a new initiative aimed at improving access to rapid-antigen testing to people in rural areas. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
15,918 Covid cases, 14 deaths as Govt stay tight-lipped on traffic light changes
It comes after our darkest day of the pandemic, when a record 34 deaths were reported.
SCG: Man films moment he 'catches Covid live on TV'
The man has no regrets after running onto the field after Franklin kicked his 1000th goal.
New Covid-19 support clinic set up in Whanganui
The clinic's purpose is to provide assessment and treatment to Covid-positive people.
Vaccine mandates to drop: What does that mean for private companies?
Government is dropping vaccine pass mandates next week, but what about private companies?
Vaccine passes dropped for practical driving tests
VTNZ says safety still vital so "continued use of face masks" will be necessary.
Another occupation? Second Parliament protest threatened to start Friday
Unite group says they are 'reasonable Kiwis' and their cause is as important as ever.
FDA authorise another Covid booster for 50 and up
It remains unclear whether they should go and get another shot immediately.
Avon School makes move to online learning for rest of term
Pupils will study from home for the remainder of the school term.
Covid-hit schools still waiting for air purifiers ordered last year
Ministry says its plan is on track. Critic says it's too slow, and too modest.
Grim tally: NZ surpasses US Covid mortality rate for the first time
The seven-day daily average for deaths is now 15.
Long Covid patient: 'My world has become very small'
New research suggests 10 per cent of patients will feel unwell three months on.
Petition calling for recognition for Covid-19 vaccine injuries received
An immunologist is assuring people the Covid-19 vaccine is safe.
Police stand-off with man who allegedly made death threats against PM
Richard Sivell has allegedly made threats against the PM - today police paid a visit.
Double trouble: Will I be reinfected with Omicron?
What are we learning about Omicron and reinfection? Jamie Morton answers five questions.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 29th March Wrap
There were 34 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Tuesday, a record for the outbreak so far. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / NZ Herald
'Virus of Theseus': Elon Musk reinfected
Elon Musk is part of a rising trend of people getting hit with Covid-19 twice.
Curfew altered so Brian Tamaki can go on holiday
The Destiny Church leader is accused of attending large gatherings during lockdown.
2884 new cases in Canterbury, 105,000 without booster shot
2119 new cases were reported in the region yesterday.
Influencer using baby in alcohol promo sparks complaint to ASA, posts dropped
The Instagram influencer has frequently been subject to advertising complaints.
School attendances plummet in Omicron surge
Education ministry figures show hundreds of thousands of kids staying home during outbreak
Hundreds opt for Novavax in first two weeks of rollout
1300 doses of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine have been given in the first two weeks.
Caution over Anzac Day services and parades
Ceremonies can take place but organisers are wondering whether anyone will attend.