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It remains unclear whether they should go and get another shot immediately.
Natural health product exports stymied by MoH, industry claims
Health ministry rules architects under fire from $2.3b natural health products sector.
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'
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Nurse suspended for six months for stealing from patient
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Phil Collins' 'frail' goodbye at final concert worries fans
Singer has fans worried as he struggled on stage with Genesis in final performance.
Orion wins huge Saudi contract, CEO snaps at NZ's 'third-world' procurement
Wins in the Middle East and US, but snubbed at home. Orion CEO on the 'struggles' here.
Live: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boosted
There were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
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'Frightening': Women sexually abused as children tipped into menopause 11 years younger
"It's frightening to be honest, especially considering fertility and long-term problems."
Drama at Havelock High as ex-student attacks pupil
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Topp Twins' cancer battle: 'We both feel so loved'
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Omicron outbreak: Four dead, 10,239 new community cases today
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Topp Twins reveal they are both battling breast cancer
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Poison alcohol in the letterbox: Man's attempt to solve his own murder
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Family first: Son's injury spurred Simon Bridges' decision
Bridges opens up about the frightening event that shocked him into quitting politics.
'Not out of the woods yet': Warning as Covid restrictions eased
Warning that "past the peak does not equal out of the woods" with Omicron.
Death on the waiting list: He needed surgery - the cardiac arrest came first
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Alarming study about microplastics
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Focus Live: 15,871 new Covid-19 community cases, 13 deaths
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Unvaccinated children still banned from Parliament school tours
Unvaccinated children over 5 and three months can't do the Parliament school tours.
Influx of Covid-infected pregnant women worried their baby isn't moving
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'Meaningful control': Instagram makes long awaited change
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GP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZ
A regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.