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Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals traffic light settings for each region
November 29 2021 Most of the upper North Island - including Auckland - will go straight into the red level under the new traffic light system from Friday, while the whole of the South Island will go to the less restrictive orange.
CCDHB reaches 90 per cent fully vaccinated, second DHB in the country
The news was revealed hours before the government's traffic light announcement.
Occupational therapist sends sexy texts, kisses and cuddles client with brain injury
HDC deputy commissioner Vanessa Caldwell said there was a clear breach of the code.
Northland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites in
Private home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.
Leading epidemiologist: How NZ can limit virus deaths in 2022
Michael Baker says NZ can curb Covid-19's 2022 death toll, but it depends on four factors.
Opinion | Why we have sewage in hospital walls
OPINION: Kathy Spencer identifies the culprit and puts her case for a solution.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 28th November Wrap
November 28 2021 There were 144 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and another person has died of the virus.
144 new cases, another death; positive cases in Hawke's Bay and child in Canterbury
The child at the centre of the Canterbury case flew into Auckland from Doha.
Unvaxxed people 25 times more likely to be hospitalised for Covid, modelling shows
Researcher's modelling suggests unvaccinated also three times more likely to catch Covid.
Pharmacies to print My Vaccine Pass hard copies
People who can't get their vaccine pass online can get printouts of the pass for free.
Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern
Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.
Return of 'the moments in between': Reconnecting in a post-lockdown city
UK post-lockdown lethargy is dubbed HOGO - the Hassle of Going Out. Will Auckland follow?
Is Long Covid a new type of chronic fatigue syndrome?
Health organisations rush to prepare for a debilitating illness that we know little about.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 27th November Wrap
November 27 2021 There were 145 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today - 127 were in Auckland, 13 in the Waikato, four in the Bay of Plenty and one in Canterbury. A person has also died of the virus.
Mother of two's 'life-changing' transformation
A mother-of-two who reached 114kg was determined to become a "better version of herself".
Wiggles' star opens up about his depression battle
The 58-year-old has opened up about his behind-the-scenes battle.
Shocking reason one in seven women are fired
A recent study has revealed the shocking reason one in seven women are losing their job.
South Auckland GPs facing 'burnout' monitoring Covid patients
GPs say they are struggling to cope with Covid-positive patients self-isolating at home.
Explainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'
The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.
Focus Live: 173 new cases of Covid-19 in the community
November 26 2021. There are 173 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. Of those cases, 154 are in Auckland, 15 are in the Waikato, one is in Northland, two are in the Bay of Plenty and one is in Lakes DHB. There is also a case in Canterbury, who was already in isolation.
Breast cancer claims Pharmac fighter Wiki Mulholland
Wiki Mulholland's cancer diagnosis inspired a movement. She has died today.
'We don't know when they last washed them': Cotton masks banned at Wellington hospitals
Providing surgical masks to every visitors ensures consistency of protection.
New Covid-19 variant a 'real concern', UK adds six countries to red list
Scientists say there are signs B.1.1.529 could be more transmissible or escape immunity.
The truth about cosmetic surgery in New Zealand
From the good to the downright dangerous injectors - and how to spot the difference.
Differing virus measures 'endanger confidence' says EU
Countries taking their own approach to restrictions undermine confidence says EU.
Live: Dreaming of an Orange Xmas - traffic-light system ready but is it here to stay?
Jacinda Ardern yesterday made only her second visit to Auckland in 100 days.
Influenza, RSV and Covid all expected next winter as borders reopen
Leading epidemiologist concerned over return of influenza next year.
Baby dies after co-sleeping with mother in hospital
DHB: 'His death was tragic and our thoughts are still with his family on their sad loss'.
Medsafe report: 17 miscarriages but the risks to pregnant woman aren't increased by the vaccine
Siouxsie Wiles: The risk of being unvaccinated far outweigh the risks of getting a jab.
Judge reserves decision on whether MoH must release details of unvaccinated Māori to Whānau Ora
Court showdown the final stage of a months-long battle to get the data.
Home quarantine death: Family claim man was told symptoms were 'normal'
The family is waiting to see transcripts of their father's final phone calls.
Leo Molloy: Why Covid as we know it will be gone in 12 months
'We live in stressful times, but take comfort that history is punctuated with crises.'
'He was going to kill me': Police staff open up on family violence
Officers bravely recount being abused or watching violence in the home to raise awareness.