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NZ slips from 1 to 38 in global rankings of best country to live during Covid

Back in November 2020, New Zealand claimed the number one spot but now has fallen.

NZ is still flu-free - here's the problem

Just five cases of flu have been detected in NZ this year, with implications for immunity.

How Covid misinformation created a run on animal medicine

New York Times: Vets face shortage of drugs because misinformed people are using it.

Focus Live: 45 new Covid-19 community cases

September 29 2021 There are a "sobering" 45 new Covid cases in the community today, including 12 unlinked 'mystery' cases. All of today's cases are in Auckland.

100 years for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā - report

It will take a century for Māori life expectancy to reach that of Pākehā.

Covid 'seated' among gangs; anti-vax link to church leaders

The outbreak has 'seated itself in a gang environment', the health select committee heard.

Focus Live: Damning Oranga Tamariki review - nearly all child uplifts to stop

A damning review has found that Oranga Tamariki is a "weak, disconnected and unfit" agency - and the Government says it will cease the controversial tactic of child uplifts.

Unprecedented demand from sex abuse victims for ACC support

400 percent increase in unsuccessful attempts by abuse victims to get support through ACC.

Opinion: Why is it harder to say fat than f***?

Nicola Alpe: I don't want fat to be a word my daughter uses to measure her worth.

End in sight? When life will get 'back to normal'

Experts say the end of the pandemic is sooner than we think ... with a catch.

Birth injuries to be covered by ACC

Obstetric injuries sustained by thousands of women will be covered.

Opinion: What we can do to protect our youngest from Delta

The most important thing we can do to protect our tamariki is get ourselves vaccinated.

Opinion: Improving mental health through workplaces

Opinion: Megan Barclay outlines some powerful examples of businesses leading the way.

'Unwelcome' nurses leaving NZ over immigration rules

Nurses are leaving New Zealand because of restrictive immigration conditions.

Youth mental health services receive $400k funding boost

The extra funding is directed towards meeting demand during the pandemic.

Doctor reprimanded after patient's cancer diagnosis delayed by months

The patient waited for seven months for an ultrasound.

Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 27 Sept Wrap

12 new Covid-19 community cases were announced on Monday with PM Jacinda Ardern outlining a self-isolation trial for international travellers and the RSE travel bubble for the Pacific to resume. Video / NZ Herald

'Frustrating, disappointing': Call for better vaccine rollout in rural areas

There are concerns the vaccine rollout is lagging in rural areas.