Confine people to rooms: More security needed at quarantine, health expert says
An epidemiologist wants returning travellers confined to their rooms during quarantine.
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As cases skyrocket across the ditch, NZ went 2 days without a new case but now has 3 more.
'Faeces on floor, bins overflowing': Watchdog investigates what happened during a Covid-19 lockdown
"Our elderly deserved a better standard of care," a nurse told her manager.
No new cases of Covid-19 again today
One person remains in Auckland City Hospital in a stable condition.
Covid 19 privacy breach: Criminal charges 'on the table'
Government is not ruling out a criminal investigation into the leak of patient details.
Audrey Young: Ardern faces new headaches in health
Jacinda Ardern needed the David Clark problem solved by this weekend.
Virus, recession keep kids away from school
Students forced to work to support families, or can't afford bus fares and lunches.
Hipkins: Govt will be cautious over border to avoid outbreaks
New minister says there will be no change to the 14-day quarantine rule for new arrivals.
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He was the face of covid, bringing an air of reassurance during the outbreak.
Audrey Young: How David Clark became an electoral liability
When Clark said the time was right, the only surprise was that it had not come sooner.
Choosing childcare: The price war in the suburbs
New daycare centres are touting for a shrinking number of children.
Focus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases at the border
There are two new Covid-19 cases - both in managed isolation and quarantine facilities. A Hamilton hotel will soon be ready to quarantine returning Kiwis.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on David's Clark's resignation
PM Jacinda Ardern said last week she "had discussions" with David Clark and how the primary focus should be the Government's response to Covid-19. Clark tendered his resignation to Ardern yesterday which was accepted.
David Clark's series of blunders: What led to Health Minister's downfall
He threw Bloomfield under the bus. That was just one of many Covid-related blunders.
'Scariest feeling ever': Teen watches as his body wastes away
Pharmac won't fund a drug that could help a Gore teen stop his body from atrophy.
Live: Covid - 367 people letting down team of 5 million; Peters on what it will take to open border
Stay on guard, Jacinda Ardern says after new outbreak in Victoria.
David Clark approves $10m Hawke's Bay radiology department upgrade
But National MP Lawrence Yule claims he "embarrassed" the Govt into making a decision.
Hundreds of Auckland pupils missing school each day due to sickness
At one Auckland school, about 130 kids and staff were off due to illness from colds.
Dr Ashley Bloomfield taking well-deserved holiday
The General-Director of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has announced he is taking a well-deserved break.
Focus Live: No new Covid-19 cases - NZ's freedoms rely on vigilance, says PM
Today there are no new cases of Covid-19 for the second straight day. The freedoms New Zealanders enjoy under the level 1 Covid-19 alert level rely on ongoing vigilance, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Another zero day - no new cases of Covid-19
Ashley Bloomfield remains confident there is no community transmission in NZ.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Where to now for the missing 367, Ministry of Health to reassess
Dr Ashley Bloomfield says people should not be being charged for their Covid-19 test.
Ministry wanted to keep Covid-19 case numbers from local councils
Ministry feared losing control of the Covid-19 information by giving it to councils.
Focus Live: Government to spend another $150 million on PPE
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed at today's post-Cabinet press conference that the Government would spend another $150 million on personal protective equipment for workers in border facilities and in health care.
Voluntary Covid-19 isolation: 39 people join family in facilities
Health Ministry's special exemption for those wanting to reunite early with arrivals.
Focus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases at isolation centres
There are two new cases of Covid-19 both recently returned from overseas. Both cases are in managed facilities since they arrived in the country. There are now 22 active cases in New Zealand.
Watch: Two more Covid cases; Health boss' plea to 367 Kiwis dodging authorities
There are now 22 active cases in New Zealand.
Opinion: 'If the system ain't broke, then why are so many people trying to fix it?'
COMMENT: NZs quarantine system is holding strong, so why are politicians trying to fix it?
PM on Clark v Bloomfield video - I know the full story
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Surgery wait times to be slashed for Māori and Pacific: How it will happen
Documents outline how Auckland DHB is tackling decades-old health inequities.
Air NZ passenger says cabin crew too relaxed during global pandemic
An Air New Zealand passenger was shocked most of the crew weren't wearing masks
Four new cases of Covid-19 at border; one person in hospital
Today's cases bring the number of active cases in New Zealand to 20.