MIQ guests woken in middle of night amid escape fears
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'Almost scandalous': Kiwi scientists fume over anti-lockdown letter in top medical journal
The letter claims Covid elimination strategies will cause "330-fold greater loss of life".
5700 Kiwis spending Christmas in managed isolation and quarantine
Managed isolation hotels are going overboard to create festive cheer for guests.
Kiwis closer to Covid vaccine after freezers unloaded at port
The nine ultra-low temperatures freezers are capable of reaching -80C.
Editorial: Still unknowns surrounding our vaccine rollout
There's a lot of work going into our vaccine planning, but still no room for complacency.
Pharmac stoush: 'I cannot believe people are not being given this drug'
An internal clash at Pharmac has blocked funding for a life-extending cancer treatment.
Aucklander saw psychiatrist to get C-section: Warns others 'robbed' of choice
"The psychiatrist produced a very compelling report supporting my decision."
Six new cases of Covid-19, all in managed isolation
The total number of active cases in NZ is 55 and total number of confirmed cases is 1760.
Not just complacency: Why people are reluctant to use Covid-19 contact-tracing apps
The number of daily scans has dropped significantly.
Concert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for overseas performers
Phil Sprey says it would be safe, benefit NZ and "how many times can you see Dave Dobbyn?"
Ashley Bloomfield admits 'flaws' in Covid response
Dr Ashley Bloomfield confident changes have been made to strengthen Covid response.
Risks to Covid-19 control: Staffing shortages, lack of training at MIQ facilities
"Actions underway to address all the audit findings...within 14 days." - Health Ministry.
Dry ice and 35,000 rest home residents: How NZ could roll out Covid vaccine
The government has ordered nine large super-cold freezers, and 40 smaller ones.
Cruise ship with $75,000 cabins may be anchored due to delay from ministry
Cabins range from $15,000 to the $75,000 and the first cruise is sold out.
Govt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treated
Latest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.
Govt's new 'lighthearted' Covid summer ad campaign
It's designed to make sure NZers don't become complacent when it comes to Covid-19.
Covid-19 update: Three new cases, more info on Air NZ crew member
Ministry of Health announces today's Covid-19 figures.
Analysis: We're not ready for a transtasman travel bubble. Here's why
THE CONVERSATION: Contact tracing is critical to safe travel. NZ and Oz aren't there yet.
Exclusive: C-section mums face scrutiny at biggest NZ hospital
Elective caesarean sections account for more than one in five births at Auckland DHB.
It's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winners
We all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.
Live updates: Six new Covid-19 cases in managed isolation
The member of the Pakistan cricket team in managed isolation has been released today.
Derek Cheng: Why does it take a scandal before the Health Ministry overcomes its problems?
OPINION: Resolving the issue would mean we won't have to take as many chances as we have.
Covid Tracer app: Is Bluetooth tracing a privacy risk?
NZ Covid Tracer finally gets automated contact-tracking. iPhone users ask: Where is it?
Three Covid cases in managed isolation; suspected case on boat that docked in NZ
The ship docked in Tauranga and is en route to Timaru.
Six new Covid cases at border; Pakistan cricketers leave quarantine
There are no new community cases.
Isolation isn't a given for eliminating Covid-19: Michael Baker
New Zealand's path to elimination was a solo one, and one with risks, but it's working.
Shock and heartbreak after sudden death of respected nurse
Suresh Vengetaraman died just days before his 43rd birthday.
Live: No new Covid cases today
Three previously reported cases have recovered, taking total number of active cases to 56.
Nine new Covid-19 cases in managed isolation
There are no fresh cases among the Pakistani cricket team in MIQ in Christchurch.
Covid-19 update: No new cases - but Pakistan cricket team still in training limbo
With a match 14 days away and no training, will the Pakistan cricketers get good news?
'Full clearance': PM grants Santa Christmas border exemption
Sleigh bells ring ... Santa has been cleared to enter Aotearoa without quarantine.
Another Pakistani cricketer tests positive for Covid-19
The squad member was one of the three cases reported as under investigation yesterday.
1 new case of Covid-19 in managed isolation
A person arrived from Jordon, via Dubai, on November 26 and is in Jet Park.