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Focus Live: 45 new Covid-19 community cases
September 29 2021 There are a "sobering" 45 new Covid cases in the community today, including 12 unlinked 'mystery' cases. All of today's cases are in Auckland.
100 years for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā - report
It will take a century for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā.
Covid 'seated' among gangs; anti-vax link to church leaders
The outbreak has 'seated itself in a gang environment', the health select committee heard.
Focus Live: Damning Oranga Tamariki review - nearly all child uplifts to stop
A damning review has found that Oranga Tamariki is a "weak, disconnected and unfit" agency - and the Government says it will cease the controversial tactic of child uplifts.
Unprecedented demand from sex abuse victims for ACC support
400 percent increase in unsuccessful attempts by abuse victims to get support through ACC.
Opinion: Why is it harder to say fat than f***?
Nicola Alpe: I don't want fat to be a word my daughter uses to measure her worth.
The 90% Project: Why Jacinda Ardern got the jab
PM Jacinda Ardern on why she got vaccinated and what made her shed a tear when she saw the first vaccine shipments arrive. Video / Mark Mitchell
Cancer without chemotherapy: 'A totally different world'
New York Times: Growing numbers of patients in the US being spared chemo.
Kate Moss' daughter praised for unexpected catwalk act
Young model praised for 'wonderful, proud and positive statement'.
'Just doing our little bit': Indie festival wants to require proof of vaccination for entry
'We see it as an extension of our health and safety policies.'
Focus Live: Eight new Covid-19 community cases
September 28 2021 There are eight Covid cases in the community today, including a person who presented at Waitakere Hospital. There is one unlinked case today - the person who arrived at the hospital. Five staff members have been stood down.
Covid-19 coronavirus: NZ tops world for trust in scientists, govt - study
In survey of 12 countries, Aotearoa ranks highest in favourable attitudes to vaccination.
Three ways we can move from 'languishing' to 'flourishing' in a pandemic
OPINION: The pandemic has also provided a chance to flourish.
Alert level shake-up with more freedom on way - Deputy PM
The trial will mean little if the current outbreak is not stamped out, an expert warns.
End in sight? When life will get 'back to normal'
Experts say the end of the pandemic is sooner than we think ... with a catch.
Birth injuries to be covered by ACC
Obstetric injuries sustained by thousands of women will be covered.
Opinion: Improving mental health through workplaces
Opinion: Megan Barclay outlines some powerful examples of businesses leading the way.
'Unwelcome' nurses leaving NZ over immigration rules
Nurses are leaving New Zealand because of restrictive immigration conditions.
Opinion: What we can do to protect our youngest from Delta
The most important thing we can do to protect our tamariki is get ourselves vaccinated.
Youth mental health services receive $400k funding boost
The extra funding is directed towards meeting demand during the pandemic.
Doctor reprimanded after patient's cancer diagnosis delayed by months
The patient waited for seven months for an ultrasound.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 27 Sept Wrap
12 new Covid-19 community cases were announced on Monday with PM Jacinda Ardern outlining a self-isolation trial for international travellers and the RSE travel bubble for the Pacific to resume. Video / NZ Herald
'Frustrating, disappointing': Call for better vaccine rollout in rural areas
There are concerns the vaccine rollout is lagging in rural areas.
'Rotting skin': Woman dies after rest home delay calling ambulance
Rest home delayed calling an ambulance and suggested it was low priority.
Focus Live: 12 new Covid-19 community cases
September 27 2021 There are 12 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. The seven-day rolling average of Covid cases in NZ is now 15, compared with 17 last week and 19 the week before.
Momentum slows in reducing child mortality rates; significant inequity found
'Strong progress was made in the past, that momentum has been lost.'
Woman with spinal cord injury dismissed as drunk: St John staff censured
'I'm lying on my back, one of my hands are numb and one of my legs I can't move.'
Live: Ardern hits back at Key over 'smug hermit kingdom', Covid criticisms
There were 18 new cases in the community yesterday.
Vaccine passports unlikely to be compulsory - legal expert
Enforced use of passports in domestic settings could be challenged under human rights law.
Small Business: Lockdowns drive demand for mental health support service
It was like losing my turangawaewae, says not-for-profit founder Nurain Janah.
Exhausted execs: Warning signs you're heading for burnout
Business leaders are at risk of burnout because of increased workloads due to Covid-19.
Mana Ake will provide early intervention to promote wellbeing
Mana Ake will provide early intervention to promote wellbeing for children in Northland.
Opinion | Genuine hope for our mental health
OPINION: Phil Grady writes of a once-in-a-generation chance to fix a key health sector.