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Tuala Tagaloa Tusani pleaded for an ambulance - MIQ staff said 'we'll give you a Panadol'.
Grant Robertson questioned over Pasifika who struggled to receive hospital care
Breakfast host Indira Stewart challenges Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson over the handling of Tuala Tagaloa Tusani and his partner who struggled to receive hospital care while in MIQ. Video / TVNZ
'Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room
'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.
'Optimistic': Family of 11-month-old Kiwi Covid case open up about recovery
They feared a 'death sentence' with Awa suffering underlying conditions. Now there's hope.
Political Roundup: What's going on in the National Party?
What exactly is plaguing the National Party? And would another leadership change help?
'Level 4 is effective': Covid modeller says Delta elimination is near
'Level 4 in AKL is working nearly as well against Delta as it did last year.'
Focus Live: 15 new Covid-19 community cases
September 8 2021 There are 15 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today. There are 37 people in hospital, including six in ICU or HDU.
Doctor explains why you should never sleep in the nude
Michigan doctor explains the surprising reason you should never sleep nude. Video / Anthony Youn via YouTube
Middlemore says screening 'rigorous' amid calls for rapid testing after Covid case in wards
Hospital boss responds to criticism after infected patient sends 29 staff into isolation.
Infected Middlemore Hospital case left with patients until positive test
A hospital patient was kept in a ward with other patients while awaiting a Covid test.
Andrew Little on Middlemore Hospital Covid-19 case
Health Minister Andrew Little told Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB said it was a "significant" issue having 29 staff stood down at Middlemore Hospital. Video / Newstalk ZB
Two-day - new alert level for most of NZ, hopes rise for Auckland
New 'Delta 2' rules for gatherings and mask use being taken for a test drive from today.
Languishing, burnout and anxiety: The psychological impacts of Delta
Mental health is at risk as the groundhog days of an extended lockdown continue.
Drug addicts wait two years for treatment
Southern DHB chair Pete Hodgson says situation is 'totally unacceptable'.
Inmates vs prison staff - how the vaccination rates compare
Inmates vaccination rates well below prison staff after 'pause' in vaccination.
Why Māori inequity in the Covid jab rollout could be even worse
There is a 12 per cent population difference in the health data compared to the Census.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Māori there for NZ, Seymour there for himself
Act leader fails to see that a Māori-targeted vaccination strategy is not anti-Pākehā.
Young Auckland woman dies after melanoma misdiagnosis, multiple treatment efforts
'I want to do as much as I can with the time I have left,' 28-year-old said after setback.
Local Focus: Drive-through vax proving popular
Thousands get their vaccine in seaside Castlecliff. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
29 Middlemore Hospital staff stood down, are close contacts of Covid case
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation believes this will cause more staffing shortages.
Hospital worker reveals the horrific seven final stages of Covid
Hospital worker shares the stages of a Covid-19 case – and how it can claim a life.
Using the right language in Covid communication
Samoan translator promotes better Covid communication in his community.
Focus Live: 21 new Covid-19 community cases
September 7 2021 There are 21 new Covid-19 community cases today and are all in Auckland. The Government is finalising arrangements to provide additional supply of Pfizer vaccine doses.
Live: Govt's new vaccine deal; 33 'mystery' cases - the number Auckland needs cut for level 3
Hipkins: 'We're very, very close' to confirming vaccine supply deal.
Opinion | The value of a New Zealander's life
OPINION: Why is a life saved from Covid-19 worth more than one saved from other illnesses?
Michael Baker 'most concerned' about schools in alert level 2
Masks should be worn at high schools and intermediate schools, epidemiologist says.
Keep bars and restaurants shut at Delta level 2 - expert
Health expert says high-risk venues like bars and restaurants should stay shut under L2.
Middlemore infection: Testing for Covid before hospital entry 'not possible'
Changing symptoms have made screening for Covid more difficult, health boss says.
NZ outside of Auckland to level 2 at midnight tomorrow - new mask rules; Covid checks at border
It comes as 20 new cases were reported today - down from a peak of 84 over a week ago.
20 new Covid cases, 40 people in hospital; NZ outside Auckland shifts alert levels
All of today's cases are in Auckland and the total number in the latest outbreak is 821.
Focus Live: NZ outside of Auckland moves to level 2 at midnight on Tuesday
All of New Zealand - except for Auckland - will move to alert level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
Middlemore Covid-19: Patients, staff now 'close contacts'
Staff and patients on two wards linked to Covid-19 case are now 'close contacts'.
Baby died after three-hour surgery delay
Investigator finds delays, communication problems preceded baby girl's death.