Experts urge caution on halting transtasman travel bubble
It comes with half the Australian population currently in lockdown.
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Covid 19 coronavirus: Wellingtonians mistakenly told they cannot book vaccine through 0800 number
Wellingtonians booking Covid vaccines were led astray after the wrong number was listed.
Vaccine hotline opens to help people in group 3 waiting for vaccine booking
Dedicated vaccination phone line aims to assist jab hopefuls.
Wellington drinking water plant deemed compliant after power outage breach
Partially untreated water was drained from the network after UV filters stopped working.
Nine Mattina crew members with Covid-19 have Delta variant
Whole genome sequencing shows variant not connected to previously confirmed cases in NZ.
Live updates: Three new MIQ Covid cases, three more mariners infected
All of the Mattina crew who have tested positive will remain quarantined on board.
Focus Live: Group 4 Covid-19 vaccine invites start next week
People in group 4 will receive notification from July 28 about being able to make a vaccine booking. From the end of July the vaccination programme would really start ramping up, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said.
Ngāti Hine Health Trust's Covid vaccination Whangārei clinic biggest in North
Ngāti Hine Health Trust has successfully administered 4557 doses, as of July 4.
Six new Covid cases at border, more mariners infected
A total of nine people are now infected on the ship the Mattina.
Heart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care
"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.
Travel bubble pause with Victoria extended a further two days
The news comes as Victoria's lockdown is extended.
Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.
Exclusive: Measles warning as nappies-for-jabs scheme fails
"Measles is way more infectious than Covid. It would be easy for measles to come back."
Covid update: 10 new cases in MIQ; ship with 16 positive crew members arrives in Canterbury
The Ministry of Health is scheduled to provide a Covid-19 update about 1pm.
Kiwis with autism, ADHD say health response slow and stigmatising
A 1500-strong online petition calls for the Government to reclassify ADHD and autism.
Mental health for new mums: Minister orders 'stocktake'
The Herald quizzes the Associate Health Minister about plans for the struggling sector.
Covid-19: Fishing vessel outbreaks could tarnish NZ industry - leader
This week, crew members on two Spanish-flagged vessels have tested positive for Covid.
Latest: Five new Covid cases in MIQ, none in community
The Playa Zahara is close to berthing at Lyttelton with 16 of 18 crew infected with Covid.
Quarantine-free travel from Victoria to NZ on hold
The pause comes into force from 1.59am (NZT) on Friday.
18 border workers fined $300 for missing routine Covid tests
Fines of $300 have been sent to 18 border workers.
Latest: 21 cases of Covid at the border - 5 in MIQ and 16 mariners
Sixteen of 18 crew members on the Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara are infected.
Baffling graph shows twice as many second vaccine doses as first
Health officials as perplexed as the public by the graph unveiled by Chris Hipkins.
Burned-out nurses told to rely on each other as counselling services full
Nurses' union says Govt has not told them about any plans to boost nursing numbers.
16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event planned
Hipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.
Focus Live: Mass Covid-19 vaccination event planned for Auckland
The mass vaccination would be targeted at Manukau Institute of Technology students and their families - and would be an opportunity for people in group 4 to be vaccinated ahead of schedule.
Plunket admits failing Māori, Pacific and disabled children
Whānau Āwhina Plunket is already making changes, says chief executive.
Covid-19: 18 cases detected at NZ border - including 13 on fishing vessel
Testing continues on board another ship with mariners experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Kiwi kids' healthcare needs slipping through the cracks
Earlier this year, authorities were urgently tracking down babies missing from the system.
Covid-19: Ship with infected mariners docks in Wellington, 1 new case in MIQ
A ship carrying two Covid-infected mariners has docked in Wellington.
Emergency flights from NSW fully booked within 15 minutes
Bookings for flights from NSW now available - but spots are limited.
Mongrel Mob's meth rehab programme given $2.75m
Central Hawke's Bay mayor says backers of Mob programme must keep their eyes "wide open".
First Kiwis at world chef competition seek cash, MIQ beds, Charolais beef and tomatoes
They say tomato, we say it's not in season - world chef competition tests Kiwi ingenuity.
Covid update: Ship's return poses 'very low risk'; no new community cases
Next steps for a ship with infected mariners aboard will be announced this afternoon.
Covid-19: NZ delivered best health results in OECD, but where to now?
Analysis: Best results for public health and economy, but NZ and Oz need long-term plans.