Infected mariner has Delta variant of Covid
Genome sequencing result for one of two infected mariners confirms Delta variant.
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'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch Hospital
Two new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.
RSV virus swamping hospitals: How to keep kids safe
RSV is not new and cases increased after borders reopened.
Focus: The RSV virus outbreak
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have exploded across the country, leaving some affected children in intensive care and hospitals forced to expand capacity. Video / NZ Herald
Officials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agent
Bloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects
Big read: Why folic acid will be added to bread-making flour
A natural B vitamin can prevent devastating birth defects.
Rampant illness: Primary school, ECE classes empty out
NZ Principals' Federation says the school holidays couldn't have come at a better time.
Freeze on Queensland and NSW travel bubble extended
There is no date on when the travel freeze will be lifted.
Port Taranaki bars entry to vessel with Covid-19 infected mariners
'The health and safety of our staff, port users and the community has been our priority.'
Supermarket recalls salad batch over listeria fears
A batch of the Countdown-branded salad has been pulled from stores nationwide.
RSV virus outbreak: Bloomfield 'concerned' as cases rise
RSV is a 'nasty illness' that is debilitating for young babies, making them very sick.
Focus Live: NZ approves single-dose Janssen Covid-19 vaccine
The single-dose Janssen Covid vaccine has been approved for those aged 18 and older in New Zealand.
'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid prediction
The ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.
Exclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warning
Patients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Covid-19: Mariners isolating offshore after two test positive
Health officials say the situation represents a low risk to public health.
Appeal heard over ruling regarding legality of NZ's Covid-19 lockdown
The appeal will run today and tomorrow in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Live updates: One new Covid case in MIQ today
The new case arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines via Singapore on June 19.
NZ nurses welcomed across the ditch by Queensland job pitch
Queensland is trying to attract New Zealand nurses with a big ad campaign.
The vaping battle: New inquiry delves into dangers
Otago food scientists to investigate e-liquid flavour contents
Scan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will work
It was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.
Focus Live: Transtasman bubble pause to end for West Australia and Northern Territory
PM Jacinda Ardern says the transtasman bubble pause will be lifted for Western Australia and the Northern Territory from 11.59pm on July 9, but will remain in place for Queensland and New South Wales.
Seven Covid cases in MIQ, one Wgtn contact remains untested
Seven new cases to report today in MIQ.
Southern cancer treatment outsourced to Christchurch
A rapidly expanding cancer waiting list forced the SDHB to outsource 200 patients.
Latest: No community cases, transtasman bubble to resume with 4 states
The travel bubble pause with SA, ACT, Tasmania and Victoria will lift at 11.59pm tonight.
Focus: Laura Mallin lost her baby at 38 weeks, now she believes her DHB needs to be held accountable
Laura Mallin was devastated to lose her baby in her 38th week of her pregnancy and feels DHB maternity services need to take accountability for her loss. Video / Mike Scott
'Tired of waiting': Frustrated Kiwi pensioners skip Covid vaccination queue
'We were told May and then we were told June and now we're told July.'
'Fear for livelihood': Student nurses open up on 'anxiety'
Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.
Student nurses intake stalls, pleas to 'reverse trend'
The number of people studying nursing has hit a near-decade low last year.
Health Ministry inquiry after reports people in 20s invited for Covid jabs
Chris Hipkins does not know how many young people have received surprise invitations.
Covid-19: No new cases in community, one in managed isolation
The Ministry of Health will update the situation in a 1pm statement.
'Devastating': Government rejects Mike King's Gumboot Friday funding plea
King says it's a "sad day". The Ministry says the request was outside the funding period.
Secret settlement: CDHB won't release details of medical officer's departure
Dr Alistair Humphrey resigned after being reinstated to his position in April.