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As Covid cases hit a confronting 6137, Professor Rod Jackson answers your questions.
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The Government is to also watch for price gouging and monitor private sales of RATs.
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Frontline workers hoping fewer people will isolate under rules released at noon today.
Focus Live: NZ moves to phase 3 of the Omicron response
February 24 2022 New Zealand will move to phase 3 of the Omicron response at 11.59pm Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today.
Live: Positive test rate soars; fears widespread undiagnosed Covid cases
There were 3297 community cases reported yesterday.
Broadcaster apologises after false Covid claim about Queen
News clip goes viral for a misleading image used in programme segment.
Omicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hours
Ambulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.
Omicron outbreak live Q&A: Professor Rod Jackson answers your questions
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GP suspended for anti-vax views begins District Court appeal
Two doctors suspended for misinformation are appealing the Medical Council's decision.
What Phase 3 of the Omicron plan will look like
The Government signals a move to phase 3 of the Omicron response plan is nearby.
'Like being punched in the chest': 'Milder' Omicron leaves fit Kiwi struggling to breathe
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Surge in hospital Covid cases: Babies as young as 2 months old, elderly infected
The number of people infected with Covid-19 turning up to Middlemore Hospital increasing.
Wairoa doctor takes over national 'taonga'
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Advertising watchdog investigating Covid 'vaccine risks' billboard in Auckland
Billboard uses the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid vaccine.
Psychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'
Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.
What living with Covid looks like for the over-70s
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Focus Live: $140 million to support Māori and Pacific health providers
February 22 2022 Just over $140 million will be given to Māori and Pasifika health providers to help those communities hit the hardest in the current Covid outbreak.
Got a Covid booster? You probably won't need another for a long time
New York Times: A fourth vaccine dose may not be necessary for most, studies suggest.
Terrifying vaping death prompts warnings of more to come
An autopsy has made a chilling finding in the death of a Queensland man.
Deputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreak
The Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.
Mother's bid to have child removed from 'anti-vax' father declined by Family Court
A 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.
How long Covid exhausts the body
New York Times: New research shows why long Covid can be so debilitating.
Psychiatrist thought man shot by police was stable
Inquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.
Protesters with Covid symptoms urged to stay away from Wellington Hospital
Wellington Hospital says any outbreak at the protest will add stress to health system.
Crossing the line: Woman felt 'gross' after masseur touched her breasts
The masseuse also covered the woman with a towel used on several other clients that day.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Omicron surge and Wellington protest
February 21 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has provided details on the conditions under which vaccination mandates could be eased as protests continue around Parliament's grounds.
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'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopens
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'Traumatised': Safety monitors designed to protect staff from cancerous chemical removed
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Flu season could follow hard on the heels of Omicron
1000 lives have been saved in NZ during the last two winters with very little influenza.
Covid-19: Why Kiwis can't lose faith in our experts now
The protest besieging Parliament doesn't point to widespread falling-out with experts.
Some Aucklanders to be give rapid-antigen tests following testing delays
As Auckland testing stations become overwhelmed, rapid antigen tests will be available.