Ministry of Health denies request to move Covid-19 positive patient from Fiji to NZ
The request was declined on clinical grounds.
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Iwi research centre awarded $5m
It will be used for a five-year programme to drive better health outcomes for Māori.
One new MIQ Covid case, fears virus could be going undetected in Taranaki
Taranaki iwi calls for wider wastewater testing.
Covid traces in Taranaki wastewater likely Delta variant
Three new historical cases reported in MIQ today.
DHB censured: Woman died after delays detecting agonising bowel condition
The woman died within weeks of visiting the ED in excruciating pain.
Covid-19 update: Two cases in MIQ; 'wider' Taranaki wastewater testing under way
Results from "further and wider" Taranaki wastewater tests are expected tomorrow.
Rest home complaints: Unexplained bruising, leg fractures, bad food and cockroaches
Close to 100 rest home complaints have been fully or partially upheld since 2020.
Heart surgery man's desperate plea to officials: 'Let me quarantine at home'
Vulnerable Kiwi wants to recuperate away from any threat of catching Covid-19.
'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from Australia
Anyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.
Covid traces in New Plymouth wastewater show 'system is working'
"If there is an undetected outbreak there ... it's an additional back-up measure."
Brand Bloomfield: T-shirts and earrings and now the perfume
Would you wear Eau de Ashley? The director general of health has inspired a perfume.
Ministry's new Covid vaccine booking hotline goes live with error
Wellington callers were wrongly told they couldn't use the service.
Travel bubble closed for eight weeks, Kiwis told 'come home now'
Kiwis in Australia will be able to get home on managed return flights over the next week.
Focus Live: Transtasman travel bubble closed for at least eight weeks
The Government has shut the transtasman travel bubble for at least the next eight weeks. PM Jacinda Ardern said she would not risk the hard work put in by the team of 5 million by keeping the bubble open when the risk was high from the Delta variant.
Experts urge caution on halting transtasman travel bubble
It comes with half the Australian population currently in lockdown.
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.