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Victoria on edge after five new Covid-19 cases
A new strain of Covid-19 in Victoria has not been traced back to any existing infections.
Substance-abuse patients face wait of nearly two months for help
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Bloomfield confident returning Kiwis will not pose infection threat
Measures to screen returning Kiwis should be enough to keep Covid out, says health boss.
NZ-Victoria travel bubble suspended for another six days
Some Kiwis could be able to fly home from June 9, with a negative Covid test.
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Fresh science review finds no significant health risks with NZ water fluoridation levels.
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