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Two new community cases have been announced tonight.
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Experts are confident Auckland still faces a low risk of community outbreak of Covid-19.
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Analysis suggests NZ's border failure risk may be as high as nearly three leaks per month.
Focus Live: New Covid-19 community case is a Papatoetoe High School student
The new Covid-19 community case identified this morning is a Papatoetoe High School student who was tested for the first time yesterday.
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Simon Bridges says the police need to crack down harder on gangs.
Facebook bans ad for showing mothers breastfeeding
An advertisement designed to empower women has been controversially removed.
Govt faced with competing advice on mandatory mask use
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'Highly problematic': Expert slams border operation, demands overhaul
The Prime Minister has poured cold water over building purpose-built MIQ facilities.
Covid lockdown months not included in tomorrow's child poverty statistics
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Auckland snap lockdown 'frustrating' but justified - expert
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Auckland to alert level 1 - face masks on public transport mandatory in NZ
Auckland to join the rest of New Zealand in alert level 1.
Tragic toddler death: DHB told to apologise to parents for failures of care
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Focus Live: Auckland will move to alert level 1 at midnight tonight
Auckland will move to alert level 1 at midnight tonight and masks will continue to be mandatory on public transport.
Covid 19: Kiwi tech could offer low-cost immunity test
NZ-developed tech using "synthetic paint" may offer low-cost test for Covid-19 immunity.
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Julie Moon abandoned her dream life in NZ to get treatment overseas. Now she's died.
Covid-19 vaccines bring political power in Middle East
Forget about oil and arms. Covid-19 vaccines are emerging as the new Middle East currency.
Shocking NYT front page shows US pandemic crisis
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'Gold stamp' not available: Major inquest into unexplained epilepsy deaths resumes
Major coronial inquest into six unexplained epilepsy deaths resumes this week.
Wake-up call: Up to 800,000 Kiwis may have increased bowel cancer risk
High nitrate levels in drinking water may increase chances of developing bowel cancer.
'Urgent first signs': 'Tired' mum loses 7 fingers and both legs
Illness robbed Katy of her limbs. She wants everyone to know the 'four signs' she missed.
Transtasman travel bubble resumes today
Kiwis who have negative Covid test results no longer need to quarantine in Australia.
Covid-19: Kiwis back tough measures - but complacency a risk
A study finds Kiwis back NZ's hardline measures - but also points to complacency worries.
The Covid-19 conundrum: Eliminate or eradicate?
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How a few drinks on a flight cost a man $70k
Losing his temper on board a United Airlines flight was one expensive blunder.
Covid-19: Inside the fascinating world of wastewater testing
It may sound gross, but what we flush is 'information gold' for virus-fighting scientists.
Inside this week's urgent debate in Parliament on alert level changes
Urgent debates offer the chance to criticise or defend a particular Government action.
'I can't hug my family': First MIQ worker to get the jab speaks of sacrifice
Don't be afraid says MIQ worker after being one of first to get vaccine.
'Nothing to be afraid of': Message from NZ's first MIQ worker to be vaccinated
"I didn't feel anything. It was like a small prick," MIQ worker describes vaccine jab.
Watch: Bloomfield welcomes 'new chapter' as first Kiwis receive vaccines
Dr Ashley Bloomfield and health officials have revealed more about NZ's vaccine rollout.
Covid-19: No new community cases, two in MIQ
There has been no known further transmission related to Auckland's latest outbreak.
'Fatigue, burnout' as DHBs stretched to limit - union
Short staffing and underfunding have left District Health Boards at tipping point.
Ministry of Health: Steps taken to protect vaccines
The official vaccine rollout begins today, with border and MIQ workers receiving the jab.