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Wellington Covid test sites under pressure, stadium being set up instead

There are long queues at existing sites, causing traffic jams on State Highway 1.

Doctor explains gastro symptom appearing in Covid-infected children

Some are presenting with diarrhoea, vomiting and tummy pain.

Focus Live: 22,152 new Covid-19 community cases

March 2 2022 There are 22,152 new community cases of Covid-19 today and 405 people in hospital with the virus.

The simple way to keep your brain young

Telegraph: Better cardiorespiratory fitness is the key to cutting the risk of Alzheimer's.

The Queen seen for first time since contracting Covid

The 95-year-old monarch has been spotted but is still being isolated from others.

Delays in RAT delivery the latest government failure during pandemic, says doctor

'Oh my God, it's just crazy,' pharmacy owner says of demand for RATS.

Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Hospitalisations to hit 800 in under a week at current rate

373 people were in hospitals yesterday with Covid.

Opinion: Why some relationships are made to end

"Relationships last for a reason, a season or a lifetime. The key is knowing which."

'Huge pressure': Hospital at 93 per cent capacity as Omicron surges

But the Health Minister says he is 'confident' hospitals were prepared for the outbreak.

Motorcyclist Shane Harnett's death due to another motorist's careless use

Driver, 85, admits careless use causing death of motorcyclist at Ruakaka, last year

Focus Live: Nearly 20,000 new Covid-19 community cases

March 1 2022 There are nearly 20,000 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 373 people in hospital, nine of whom are in ICU, and just under 100,000 active cases.

Novavax vaccine approved for use in New Zealand

The Novavax Covid-19 vaccine has been approved in NZ for those aged 18 and over.

Meet the first NZer to legally use dried cannabis flower to treat pain

"Patients like me, we are not interested in getting high and feeling stoned..."

Pfizer vaccine far less effective in ages 5-11 than in older kids

New York Times: Study shows protection against hospitalisation is still strong.

As cases skyrocket, NZ reopens to expats - so when can the tourists come?

It comes as Omicron runs rampant domestically and border cases dwindle.

NZ slow on climate adaptation as UN issues 'dire warning'

Equity and nature must be at core of efforts to confront 'cascading' climate impacts - UN.

Removal of self-isolation for vaxxed travellers 'sensible' - experts

Decision comes as 14,633 new community cases and 24 border cases were reported.

Kiwis from anywhere can return home from Friday, no more self-isolation for vaxxed travellers

It comes as pressure mounts on the Government to take stronger actions.