'Very real concern': Scientists warn urgent long-Covid research needed
New Zealand's healthcare system could be hit with an 'ongoing burden' of long Covid.
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Reports up to 500 people were seen lining up for the Covid-19 vaccine in East Tamaki.
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Focus Live: Three new Covid-19 cases in MIQ, no community cases
People in managed isolation at four Auckland hotels will be blocked from taking buses to exercise sites amid investigations into Covid-19 transmission in MIQ. Meanwhile, there are three new cases of Covid-19 in MIQ and none in the community.
Experts renew call for 'traffic light' MIQ system based on risk
A transtasman bubble could open up MIQ capacity by about 40 per cent to riskier nations.
Our first Covid-19 cluster? Virus was in NZ earlier than first thought
Covid-19 was in NZ earlier than first thought, shows study revealing first-known cluster.
Returnee put on same bus as Covid case: 'It's a betrayal of trust'
Minister says they are working hard to ascertain what had happened between the cases.
'Tsunami of patients': NZ hospitals in crisis after biggest January, February on record
One hospital declared a code black yesterday after reaching capacity.
Middlemore Hospital's emergency department 'cannot cope' with demand, worker says
Serious staffing shortages are now impacting on the treatment of patients, a worker says.
Suspected Covid transmission in MIQ hotel: 250 ex guests told to isolate, get re-tested
The Government says the risk to the public is low after a MIQ worker caught the virus.
'Altruism' may be key to better Covid-19 vaccine uptake
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Fluoridation: Wairarapa mayors back 'consumer choice'
Two mayors facing water fluoridation as default said they prefer consumer choice.
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Asbestos scare: Unitec boss apologises after five buildings close
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Bloomfield's deputy worked 127 days straight to contain Covid
Her days consisted of working, eating, washing and sleeping on repeat.
Miscarriage bereavement leave bill passed
Three days leave approved for parents who suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth.
More than 130 drug offences racked up by NZDF personnel - most for MDMA
The defence force has punished more than 130 personnel for using illegal drugs since 2014.
Code black at Dunedin Hospital: 'Avoid ED if possible'
SDHB chief executive said the hospital was doing its best to deal with heavy demand.
They had mild Covid. Then their serious symptoms kicked in
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Covid-19: Model points to risk from vaccinated MIQ workers
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Focus Live: No new Covid-19 community cases; criteria set for early vaccinations
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said there were strict criteria for these for early vaccinations – and only would be granted "for people who need to travel outside of New Zealand on compassionate grounds or for reasons of national significance".
Little says health system under serious stress, major reform on way
Core reform to reinforce Treaty of Waitangi principles in "by Māori, for Māori approach".
Vaccinated people can get Covid, but it's most likely very rare
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A year on from New Zealand's big lockdown the 'team of 5 million' needs a new story
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No alarm bells ringing over safety protocols despite MIQ case - Hipkins
The minister says the risk is low and there's no need to change alert levels at this stage