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"A lot of people are abusing nurses because they can't get their flu vaccine."
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There are 3700 Covid-19 tests a day – that's being bolstered to 5000 soon.
Coronavirus: Struggling GPs handed financial lifeline
Some general practices had warned they would go out of business this week.
Covid 19: Got the symptoms? Expect to be tested now
PM says much more testing is needed to gauge how widespread virus is.
Over 30 ICU beds fast-tracked at Christchurch Hospital
The MoH is bumping up bed numbers at Christchurch Hospital's new Hagley building.
MoH blunder identifies coronavirus cluster patients
Names of people in two Covid-19 clusters were published on the Ministry of Health website.
NZ software to help decide which coronavirus patients get ICU beds
"This is for when patients are stacking up outside and there are only 10 beds available."
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Inside the numbers: The scary Covid-19 projections
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Christchurch compost company confirmed as Covid-19 cluster
Eight coronavirus cases confirmed at Living Earth compost firm in Christchurch.
Watch: Siouxsie Wiles answers all your coronavirus questions
The microbiologist answers all of your pressing pandemic questions.
New self-contained units for Wellington's homeless
New facility for rough sleepers during Covid-19, demand on soup kitchen doubles.
'We are risking our lives to save others': Hospital staff rally for better PPE
Health care workers express major concerns with Ministry of Health's PPE guidelines.
Flu, measles jabs still crucial during lockdown: 'We do not want to see measles coming back'
Vaccination is a priority even during lockdown, immunisation expert says.
Covid-19 committee to scrutinise Govt response starts
The committee chaired by Simon Bridges will consider the modelling used by Govt.
Focus: Urgent Covid-19 testing station in Matamata
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Focus: Tourist couple stranded in Auckland during national lockdown
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'Heartbreaking' new rules show how tough it is for funeral directors too
A funeral director has revealed just how hard their job is during the Covid 19 lockdown.
Desperate attempts to stop Covid-19 spread in Matamata as cases grow
Officials considered road-blocking the Waikato town to stop the spread.
Matamata virus cluster linked to St Patrick's Day event
There are nine cases linked to the event at a local business
'They have brought the danger to us': Travellers quarantined in hotel
Residents say no one told them the building is being used to quarantine travellers.
How to grieve when you can't hold a funeral during lockdown
Funeral directors have released tips on how to grieve when you can't hold a funeral.
'If we're still seeing new cases ... then we may need to stay in level 4 longer'
The four week lockdown could be extended if more Covid 19 cases arise.
Coronavirus: NZ's first death - victim named as hospitals clear decks
The Prime Minister will chair a full Cabinet meeting today but most will join remotely.
Coronavirus: First Covid-19 death a 'big shock', says mayor
The death has brought home the seriousness of this virus, Tania Gibson says.
Urgent preparations: Hospitals order tents to treat virus patients
Urgent preparations are being made for an expected influx of patients.
Giving birth in a pandemic: 'It was a surreal, weird time'
"It was nerve-wracking... there's people everywhere with hand sanitiser and wearing masks"
Death under lockdown: Breakthrough after daughter's desperate plea to see her mum one last time
"You're allowed to go to a supermarket, but not your parent's funeral. Not one person?"
Auckland beach argument during Covid-19 lockdown
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'I have cried so many times': Pharmacist on the frontline chaos of Covid-19
'I am really scared, it's been tough.'
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Coronavirus Q&A: What you can and can't do this weekend
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Audrey Young: PM has been brilliant but Govt must be tolerant of criticism
Unions, media, Opposition have a more important job with current limits on democracy.