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'Closing schools as a last resort is not flattening the curve', says epidemiologist
The best protection for immunocompromised children might be online learning.
Sasha Borissenko: How Dr Moana Jackson changed Pākehā hearts and minds
Remembering "a gentle giant, fierce advocate and great legal revolutionaries".
Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed
The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.
'It needs to be increased': Winter Energy Payment not enough to keep Wellington homes warm through winter
It costs $58 a month to heat a child's bedroom – the payment is just $127.28.
Live: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boosted
There were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.
'Greenwashing': Investment funds overstating commitment to environment
Otago research finds managers not 'walking the talk', clients could be choosing 'lemons'.
'Frightening': Women sexually abused as children tipped into menopause 11 years younger
"It's frightening to be honest, especially considering fertility and long-term problems."
'A big concern': Partying students warned to beware Long Covid
Police attended yet another large party on Dunedin's Castle St.
Otago Medical School's first wahine Māori dean shares her vision
She lives by one of her HB hapū of Nuhaka's whakataukī 'Te Wharerau o Te Tahinga.'
Measuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths - what you need to know
The number of deaths linked to the virus has climbed steadily since Omicron arrived.
University staff face redundancies as fewer students enrol
Domestic university enrolments are down 10 per cent across the board.
St Patrick's Day cemetery party upsets neighbour
Hundreds of students, many first-year at the Otago University, gather to get 'trolleyed'.
Are students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unis
Sexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.
Ten deaths, 18,514 new Covid cases, 939 people in hospital
This takes the death toll of publicly reported Covid-related deaths to 166.
Police break up out of control party of more than 100 people in Christchurch
Police were called to the party on Rattray St after reports of a rubbish fire at 10.20pm.
New study reveals even mild Covid infection may be bad for our brains
Loss of brain volume shown in the study was 'significant'.
Epidemiologist says Auckland's Omicron cases may have peaked
Michael Baker says he is "cautiously optimistic".
'Dangerous and reckless': Police slam student behaviour amid Covid
"They're continuing to spread [Covid], endangering themselves and others in the city."
Two arrests, one Covid positive, at 'pretty wild' Castle St party
Residents had promised there would be no party.
'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologist
One in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.
How Tūhoe researcher overcame setbacks to lead NZ's biggest study of children
Sarah-Jane Paine is the new research director of Growing Up in New Zealand.
Anya's legacy: Husband's hope after mum-of-three loses cancer fight
Even in her last days, Anya Reardon still had hope for the future.
The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake
Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.
Record 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delays
Experts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.
Trevor Mallard trespassing protesters likely 'reasonable' - law professor
Use of trespass law at Parliament softened after students arrested in peaceful protest.
Live: 10,000 daily cases by March, Omicron peak in sight - expert
The Ministry of Health reported 1573 community cases yesterday.
Live: 1000 daily cases this week, NZ set for Phase 2 Omicron fight
Phase 2 will mean shorter isolation periods and more rapid antigen testing.
'Super spreader event': Protest outside Parliament could spread Covid - Professor
The group is protesting against Covid-19 measures, including vaccine mandates.
Peeping Tom: Recidivist voyeur has rehab increased
A perennial peeping Tom has again been caught lurking outside Dunedin homes.
Students likely to bring Omicron south, say experts
Students likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.
Death of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniforms
Redesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.
Up to half of NZ could become infected with Omicron
Covid-19 data modeller Michael Plank says infections could peak in eight weeks.
Hunga eruption: Episode could last months, scientist says
After Saturday's spectacular eruption, Tonga's Hunga volcano may keep erupting for months.