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ASB Showgrounds rumoured to become mass Covid-19 vaccination centre
It's understood Auckland's ASB Showgrounds could still operate in liquidation.
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
NZ health workers asked to help with Fiji's escalating Covid crisis
Doctors, nurses and other staff are being canvassed about a possible deployment to Fiji.
RSV virus outbreak: Bloomfield 'concerned' as cases rise
RSV is a 'nasty illness' that is debilitating for young babies, making them very sick.
Winter Illnesses: Four children from Wellington region in ICU
Local DHBs advise people take precautions to keep children safe from RSV illnesses
Covid-19: Why NZ can't keep pushing its luck
NZ's been lucky in avoiding major outbreaks. Will new variants worsen our odds next time?
Focus Live: NZ approves single-dose Janssen Covid-19 vaccine
The single-dose Janssen Covid vaccine has been approved for those aged 18 and older in New Zealand.
'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid prediction
The ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.
Mariners driven from Auckland to Taranaki pose 'very low risk'
The were in a group of nine sailors who arrived in Auckland without having to quarantine.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Exclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warning
Patients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Covid-19: Mariners isolating offshore after two test positive
Health officials say the situation represents a low risk to public health.
Nurses vote to strike in July, August and September
The vote count was high and members are resolute, nurses' advocate says.
NSW Premier hints at Sydney lockdown extension
A lockdown decision will be announced tomorrow morning.
Winter illnesses: Two infants in ICU, 'hyper-sanitation' at childcare centres
Around 20 children are currently in Wellington Hospital with respiratory illnesses.
Live updates: One new Covid case in MIQ today
The new case arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines via Singapore on June 19.
Govt signals purpose-built MIQ facilities, no plans to live with Covid like UK
It comes as countries develop plans for living with the virus.
'Handful' of serious side effects reported after some Covid vaccinations
A total of 451 adverse events following immunisation have been reported altogether.
NZ nurses welcomed across the ditch by Queensland job pitch
Queensland is trying to attract New Zealand nurses with a big ad campaign.
'It looks horrible': Hospitals flooded with breathless babies battling RSV virus
Wellington Hospital has seen more than 20 babies due to the spread of a RSV virus.
Vaccine rollout: Confidence in supply troubles GPs, pharmacists
The "ramp up" phase is approaching but is the health system ready?
The vaping battle: New inquiry delves into dangers
Otago food scientists to investigate e-liquid flavour contents
PM: At-risk groups should have been contacted over vaccine
It comes as 150,000 of the 1 million Pfizer doses expected through July arrived on Monday.
Scan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will work
It was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.
Focus Live: Transtasman bubble pause to end for West Australia and Northern Territory
PM Jacinda Ardern says the transtasman bubble pause will be lifted for Western Australia and the Northern Territory from 11.59pm on July 9, but will remain in place for Queensland and New South Wales.
Botch-up: Dermatologist performs surgery on woman's old scar instead of skin cancer
She went in for a routine procedure. Instead, a dermatologist operated on the wrong part.
Revealed: NZ region facing weeks of delays in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Opinion: Vaccination in one region has been delayed by at least two months.
Seven Covid cases in MIQ, one Wgtn contact remains untested
Seven new cases to report today in MIQ.
Sydney outbreak surges by 35, lockdown party linked to new cases
It remains unclear whether Sydney's lockdown will end as planned on July 9.
Should people with immune problems get third vaccine doses?
New York Times: France handing out third shots to people with immune system impairments.
'Screaming in pain': Frustrated mother still waiting for sick baby's diagnosis
Anna Conning's 4-month-old son lost almost a kilogram while in hospital.
'Sneaky change': Govt denies altering vaccine rollout start date
It comes after the Ministry was also accused in May of changing the timeline.