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Some small towns don't have the lab capacity to process tests, expert says.
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Live: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virus
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.
Watch: Experts explain 'gamechanger' treatments for Covid
They've been described as "gamechangers" in the fight against Covid-19.
Medical Council to put to GP 'serious concerns' over fraudulent vaccine exemptions
Medical Council has begun gathering information "with urgency" regarding Kaiapoi GP.
Active Covid case numbers inflated with recovered people
The Ministry of Health website says there are 6558 active cases in NZ. But that can't be.
Police investigation into GP caught issuing 'illegitimate' medical certificates
Police and the Ministry of Health are looking into Dr Jonie Girouard's actions.
Live: 103 cases; new Chch, Ōpōtiki, Akl care home worker infections
There has been a steady decline in new case numbers in recent days.
Live: 'Fraudulent, unethical' - anti-vax GP facing inquiries into fake exemption certificates
The MoH is investigating claims a Canterbury GP is giving out fake vaccine exemptions.
Woman checked for 'bad' vaccine reaction, discovers potentially life-threatening lump
She is one of the 133 New Zealand women estimated to not know they have breast cancer.
GP caught giving medical certificates as vaccine exemptions
For $80 one GP can give you a medical certificate to be used as a vaccine exemption.
Māori leader fears group of young people putting community at risk
King Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.
90 new Covid cases, fears of undetected infection near Gisborne
New cases in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Nelson-Tasman.
Watch live: MPs grill Health Minister, Bloomfield on Covid response
Little and Bloomfield face questions on Covid, health reforms and mental health spending.
Live: Luxon's demand to PM - open Auckland's borders tonight
I think we would expect to see cases go up with the traffic light, Baker has warned.
Hospital close to 'Code Black' full capacity
Rare Code Black would mean patients being discharged to open up more beds.
Revealed: Health officials wanted Auckland liberated by now, most of NZ in orange
Health advice said new framework and high vax rates could see end to Auckland boundary.
Maungatapu School confirms Covid-19 case, bowling venue 'high risk' location
The news was announced on the school's Facebook page.
Student tests positive for Covid - 25 pupils, three staff isolating
The classroom space was cleaned on Monday night, further deep clean this evening.
Ministry of Health told to review decision on North Island Māori vaccine data
High Court directs Ministry of Health to again review its decision not to hand over data.
High Court rules release of Māori vaccination data to Whanau Ora
WOCA says the decision comes too late, with the Auckland border opening next week.
Focus Live: NZ secures 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral medicine
December 6 2021 PM Jacinda Ardern says Pharmac has secured 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral medicine. It had up to 90% reduction in death, and could be taken at the first stage of someone getting unwell with Covid-19.
135 Covid cases, more positive tests in Nelson region
Seven people are in ICU with the virus.
About 10 per cent of midwives still to provide MoH with vaccine evidence
Thames Birthing Unit has taken on more clients since LMCs left due to the vaccine mandate.
Live: NZ on course to hit jab target by Xmas; PM aware of fake vaccine passes
NZ's on cusp of Herald campaign's Xmas target: vaccinating 90 per cent of eligible Kiwis.
Covid cases below 100 on back-to-back days, positive test in Cook Islands
The second sub-100 day comes on day two of the new traffic light framework.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Saturday 4th December Wrap
December 4 2021 There were 98 new community cases of Covid-19 in the community today, as businesses around the country get used to the traffic light system and Aucklanders celebrate their freedom.
Covid-19: 98 new cases as Aucklanders flock to cafes and cricket pitches
Aucklanders are celebrating their freedoms with community cricket and cafe breakfasts.
Businesses concerned about revenue as traffic light system starts
'We just have to push through and we'll do it until we can't afford to.'
Live: Freedom weekend - bar patrons, owners celebrate as expert warns of path into unknown
Chris Hipkins says getting used to the new system will take time.
NZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinated
It takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.
Auckland hits 90% fully vaccinated milestone
Ninety per cent of the eligible population across Tāmaki Makaurau is now fully vaccinated.
One new Covid case in Nelson: outbreak grows to 15
People in Nelson are being urged to get a Covid test as a number of cases have been found.
Focus Live: 92 new Covid-19 community cases
December 3 2021 There are 92 new Covid community cases on day one of the nation's move to the new traffic light system. The last day New Zealand recorded under 100 community cases was October 28, with 89 cases.
Watch: 92 new community Covid cases as Aucklanders grab a beer, hit the gym
There are now 79 people in hospital, including nine in intensive care.