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Return of swine flu places strain on hospitals
Swine flu has become the dominant flu virus in New Zealand and some emergency departments are struggling to cope.
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First NZ swine flu death this year
A Bay of Plenty woman is believed to be the country's first death from swine flu this year.
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Fear of repeat sends demand for anti-flu jabs soaring
Epidemic is expected to return, although only five cases have been confirmed so far.
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Swine flu blamed for rise in pregnancy deaths
The swine flu virus is being blamed for a leap in the number of pregnant women dying in New Zealand and Australia.
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Swine flu blamed for rise in pregnant women's deaths
Swine flu is being blamed for a jump in the number of deaths amongst pregnant women.
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Act now to fight swine flu: Ministry
New Zealanders are being urged to have flu jabs soon, ahead of a likely second round of the international swine flu pandemic.
![Woman, 43, dies after three-month swine flu battle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Woman, 43, dies after three-month swine flu battle
A NZ woman has died after being ravaged by swine flu for three months. The 43-year-old had no other health conditions when she became ill.
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League: French reeling under swine flu
The Kiwis are poised to play a French side riddled with swine flu in their Four Nations clash on Sunday.
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Flu researchers tap into Kiwi ingenuity
Genetic research breakthroughs are being boosted by a New Zealand biological research software company.