Pfizer vaccine can be stored at refrigerated temperatures for longer
Shelf life of the Pfizer vaccine extended from five to 31 days, making logistics easier.
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Watch: Negative Covid-19 test required for travellers from Victoria
Those flying NZ-Oz who've been in Victoria recently must return negative Covid test first.
'Amateur hour': NZ's Covid travel protocols not tough enough - traveller
The woman flew to Melbourne from Christchurch for a three-day visit to see her dog.
MoH trying to reach 500 Melbourne returnees; no new cases of Covid today
500 of the 5000 Melbourne returnees were unable to be reached by email.
Nash's new, significantly slimmed down, PFG – how it's different
The Govt's new look PGF tenth the size of the old one – there are some big differences.
Holes in frontline: No staff vaccine info at 11 of 20 DHBs
An expert believes the lack of data leaves NZ open to further risk from an outbreak.
PM: No change in NZ-China relationship despite Mahuta's 'storm' comments
Mahuta was candid when talking to the Guardian about the Australia-China relationship.
Urgent meeting over DHB cyber attack; Privacy Commissioner's warning
Doctors warn of massive backlog with surgeries deferred, and use of handwritten notes.
PM Jacinda Ardern lauds 'incredibly determined' Kiritapu Allan at conference
PM used her speech to an emergency management conference to express her thanks to Allan.
'Completely inappropriate': MIQ hotel audit finds numerous shortcomings
A total of nine bus drivers were recorded wearing less PPE than they were meant to.
Finance Minister defends 'skyrocketing' Crown Entity debt levels
The debt levels will be close to $13b in 2021 – that's expected to rise to $21b by 2025.
NZ's travel bubble with Victoria paused, Melbourne outbreak grows
The pause came into place on Tuesday night and is in place for 72 hours initially.
How a pervert became CEO of a Crown entity
While Phillip Barnes' personal life came apart, his work life rolled on.
From 'very poor' upbringing to Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro's story
'I hope young Māori girls ... and all girls, take some inspiration,' Dame Cindy Kiro says.
The Queen backs NZ's new Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro
Dame Cindy topped a 'very long list' of candidates but was Ardern's top pick.
Intelligence review brought forward after Christchurch terror attack
Review was scheduled to begin in September next year.
Watch: Dame Cindy Kiro revealed as NZ's next Governor-General
Dame Patsy Reddy finishes her five-year term in September.
Who will it be? Speculation of new Governor-General begins
Dame Sian Elias, Andrew Becroft, Ella Henry … Winston Peters? All names being mentioned.
The $400,000 question: NZ's next Governor-General to be revealed today
The Prime Minister has not previously given any indication as to who will get the gig.
Covid latest: Six new cases in managed isolation, all-clear wastewater tests
Wastewater results from Christchurch have now come back as negative.
DHB attack: 'Good progress' restoring systems and services
DHB says patient care the priority as they plan for the recovery phase after the attack.
Churches helping get Pasifika people vaccinated against Covid
Churches working with the Ministry of Health to encourage people to get Covid vaccine.
Kerre McIvor: A Budget for the faithful, but who will pay?
This week's budget was Labour's and Labour's alone
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour's Budget 'timid and cautious'
OPINION: The Australian Budget is "ambitious and bold" by comparison.
Haimona Gray: The end of the Māori Separatism conversation?
COMMENT: For National, it is time to put the Don Brash playbook in archives.
'Keeping an open mind': PM on border re-opening
Ardern talks borders, the Covid fund and the benefits boost in a post-Budget interview.
'Consumed with grief': Widow says DHB failed her husband
"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.
'Very special project': Kiwi firm confirmed for $344 million Scott Base job
What it feels like to win a huge Antarctic contract: Leighs tells all.
What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?
Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.
Govt has 'no plans' to implement a rent control policy – Robertson
Finance Minister moves to end speculation the Govt is considering a rent control policy.
Beehive Diaries: 'Learnings' and other banned words of the Budget
The Beehive Diaries' Budget week edition - and what we "learnt".
Women left behind in Budget 2021
OPINION: The lack of a gender lens makes New Zealand a laggard compared to Australia.
Big jump in number of Kiwis keen to get Covid jab: Hipkins
And half a million jabs have already been given, too.