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A decision to downgrade alert levels won't be only about case numbers.
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Hospital security scandal: Fake medic sneaks into surgery
The medical student allegedly involved has been banned from hospital grounds.
Māori, Pasifika inequities 'major' factor in Covid cluster's doubled hospital rates
Age, ethnicity and pre-existing conditions are driving the higher hospitalisation rates.
Māori 50 per cent more likely to die from Covid-19, says new study
Findings show why Māori will likely have a significantly higher Covid-19 death rate.
University of Auckland leaps back into world's top 150
The University of Auckland has jumped 32 places to its best world ranking since 2011.
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Aucklanders should be banned from leaving their region - top health expert
Queenstown tech conference organiser says the event is not a "social gathering".
Primary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students back
Māngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.
Otago refuses to release document on med school quotas
They're considering imposing caps on the number of Māori admissions to its medical school.
Auckland 'ploughing ahead' with move to level 2, Minister of Health says
Source of Auckland's outbreak still a mystery as end of level 3 lockdown looms.
Experts' virus warning: Auckland not ready to move out of level 3
'If you can work at home, you should continue to do so for the next few weeks.'
'Alert level 2.5': Expert calls for masks at schools and workplaces
Dr Michael Baker wants wider mask use than public transport, but not all experts agree.
Covid vaccine: Kiwi expert says it'll be here within a year
There are encouraging signs an effective vaccine will be available within a year.
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Benefit to taxpayers of $7.8m Heather Simpson health review not yet known.
Michael J Fox-backed NZ study reveals vital Parkinson's puzzle piece
NZ study backed by Hollywood star's foundation finds promising lead to combat Parkinson's.
Concerns over proposed med school quotas
Caps on Maori and Pasifika admissions could have negative implications for decades.
'The trail is quite cold now': Inside the hunt for the Covid source in Auckland
After nearly 2 weeks, the source of infection for the Auckland cluster remains a mystery.
Auckland principal: Students at school in level 3 puts communities at risk
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Bowel Cancer NZ says Covid's return will worsen already dangerous backlogs.
Covid complacency unmasked: Masks should be mandatory - expert
"This is 99 per cent the Government's responsibility to get right," expert says.
'No magic way around the odds': Statistician's $12 bid for Lotto loot
You have a one in 38 million chance of winning says Dunedin statistician.
First look at Otago Uni's planned Queenstown retreat
University of Otago has applied for consent to build a $12 million retreat for academics.
Cambodian refugee escaped execution, now proud father of GP
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'Very high' chance New Zealand will go back to level 2
New Zealanders are being told not to be complacent when it comes to Covid-19.
Christchurch mosque attacks: Study into ongoing effects of survivors and families
Serious risk of mental health disorders, researchers say.
'Not good enough': NZ tempts fate by not introducing masks, say researchers
University of Otago researchers say masks and better contact tracing are essential.
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A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.
Sexual misconduct complaint against former student politician
Former students' association rep says he has no memory of alleged sexual misconduct.
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A promising student subjected a woman to a degrading assault, leaving her traumatised.