Meningitis Foundation 'horrified' as $1.6m of vaccines wasted
It amounts to more than 17,000 doses – which could have been given to those most at-risk.
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Leaked memo raises questions over Ministry of Health's daily case numbers
We don't really know the number of community cases, people aren't recording their results.
Exodus: Two more top health bosses quitting as Bloomfield resigns
Burnout from Covid response believed to be behind public health leadership exodus.
Focus Live: Dr Bloomfield stepping down as Director-General of Health
Dr Ashley Bloomfield is stepping down as Director-General of Health. Video / NZ Herald
Live: Covid-hospitalisations now higher outside Auckland; death toll climbs
The Ministry of Health reported 14,120 community cases across the country yesterday.
Focus: All you need to know about the new XE Covid variant
As the new XE Covid variant spreads overseas, Dr David Welch explains how variants evolve and why it's too soon to be concerned. Video / NZ Herald / AP
23 deaths, 14,120 Covid cases reported today
There are 692 people in hospital, including 30 patients in intensive care.
Parliament protests: Why health officials wouldn't test portaloos for Covid
Health authorities planned to collect 'portaloo effluent' on the protest's second weekend.
Covid-19 vaccine: Most Kiwis shouldn't need fourth dose - experts
Call on whether to offer fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine likely to be made before winter.
Nine deaths, 10,205 new cases and 734 people in hospital
PM to reveal traffic light setting decision at 4pm post-Cabinet press conference.
8810 new Covid cases, 18 deaths - including person in their 30s
New Zealand experienced its deadliest seven days of the pandemic this week.
NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
More than 100 Covid deaths reported this week - worst toll so far
Yesterday, the Ministry of Health reported 13,475 community cases of Covid-19.
13,475 new Covid cases, 17 deaths as NZ faces deadliest week
The 7-day rolling average of reported deaths has climbed to 17.
DoC to axe vaccine requirement for huts, campsites and other accomodation
From next week, Vaccine Passes will no longer be required for DoC campsites or huts.
Govt boosts flu vaccine supply 40% as experts warn of particularly bad season
It comes as experts warn of a particularly bad season with the borders opening up.
Focus: Do you need a booster after Covid infection?
As the booster and child vaccine rates slow across NZ, Northern Region Health Coordination Centre's clinical director Dr Anthony Jordan and Starship paediatrician Emma Best explain why even after Covid infection, vaccinations are critical. Video / NZ Herald
Brian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules
"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."
Live: Strict criteria surrounds NZ's first oral Covid-19 drug
Health Minister says patients will have to visit a doctor to access the new oral drug.
Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed
The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.
15,918 Covid cases, 14 deaths as Govt stay tight-lipped on traffic light changes
It comes after our darkest day of the pandemic, when a record 34 deaths were reported.
Grim tally: NZ surpasses US Covid mortality rate for the first time
The seven-day daily average for deaths is now 15.
'Human pass-the-parcel': Judge forced to bail disabled sex assault-accused after Ministry says 'no beds'
Intellectually disabled man accused of sex crime bailed to campground in "appalling" case.
Hundreds opt for Novavax in first two weeks of rollout
1300 doses of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine have been given in the first two weeks.
Live: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boosted
There were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
Eleven Covid-related deaths, 12,882 community cases, 861 in hospital
Details of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
'Not out of the woods yet': Warning as Covid restrictions eased
Warning that "past the peak does not equal out of the woods" with Omicron.
Death on the waiting list: He needed surgery - the cardiac arrest came first
Gerry Te Kare was overdue for triple bypass surgery when he died.
'Ridiculous': 16-day PCR testing delays revealed
The delays likely meant Covid-positive Kiwis went without clinical and welfare support.
Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
Focus Live: 15,871 new Covid-19 community cases, 13 deaths
March 25 2022 There are 15,871 new community Covid cases today and 13 new deaths. As rules relax from tonight, new figures show there are 899 people in hospital, with 27 of them in intensive care.
Measuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths - what you need to know
The number of deaths linked to the virus has climbed steadily since Omicron arrived.
Live: Mandate muddle - will vaccine refusers get their jobs back? Minister rejects claims situation a mess
Many vaccination mandates will be removed next month.
Omicron outbreak: 18,423 community cases; 11 deaths and 913 people in hospital
Some are concerned by easing of restrictions, particularly for the health system.