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Computer glitch: Ministry accidentally tells thousands they have Covid-19
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Only 54 per cent of DHB staff have had a flu jab, Ministry of Health figures show
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PM: 'Very hard to read into' Labour's Tauranga byelection loss
National's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.
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TVNZ presenter reveals fallout after having to skip hosting duties due to Covid.
Teen paralysed by rare disorder loses ACC battle
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Auckland daily case numbers drop below 1000 first time in 4 months
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End of an Era: The Queen misses beloved event for first time in 70 years
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Some Auckland GPs are offering free doctors' visits to help ease pressure at hospitals.