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Focus Live: Risk of Delta outbreak means relook at Covid alert settings
The risk of a Delta outbreak means a relook at New Zealand's alert level settings, says Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins.
Kiwis changing second vaccine appointment despite no change in official advice
The government is examining changing the gap between the doses to eight weeks.
Delta variant has wrecked hopes of Covid herd immunity - scientists
'Anyone who is still unvaccinated will, at some point, meet the virus' - top UK scientist.
'Long Covid': Studies find symptoms still show months after infection
Scientists are becoming more concerned with the emergence of a syndrome termed long Covid.
New rules aimed at stopping youth from vaping come into effect
General retailers will now only be allowed to sell three vape flavours.
'A really difficult time': McCullum on Cairns' fight for life; mum can't be at bedside
Former Black Caps star Chris Cairns is fighting for his life in a Sydney hospital.
Port worker scare: Vaccination levels a 'real weakness', expert says
Vaccination levels among port workers are low, which worries Professor Michael Baker.
James McGoram: Why medicine funding doesn't fit into the 'trolley problem' basket
Opinion: Saying some people are going to die is a failure of both empathy and imagination.
110 Tauranga Port workers return negative Covid-19 results
A Port of Tauranga worker who returned an inconclusive test result has tested negative.
Can fruits and vegetables boost brain health?
New York Times: Why colourful fruits and vegetables may be good for your brain.
No mass Covid-19 vaccination events planned for South Island, Ministry of Health says
The next large-scale vaccination event will be held in South Auckland in September.
Dentist accused of ditching patients mid-treatment suspended from practicing in Oz
Saad Al-Mozany is facing proceedings in the NSW Supreme Court and two regulatory bodies.
Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'
Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.
Watch: NZ Blood Service's shocking ad campaign to get more donors
NZ Blood Service desperately needs more people to donate.
Delta variant sending more kids to hospital. Are they sicker, too?
New York Times: "I didn't think that kids could get that sick."
Health Ministry cleared Covid-infected ship for berthing, says Maritime NZ
It happened despite knowing the ship was connected to an Australian Covid case.
Covid on cargo ship, unvaccinated port workers - how high is the risk?
"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.
Government's second shot at an 'Implementation Unit'
Government's second Implementation Unit will manage a handful of faltering projects.
Māori, Pacific health groups worried by low Covid vaccination rates
Only 8.9 per cent of Māori and 13 per cent of Pasifika are fully vaccinated.
Port workers angry over 'shambolic approach' to ship with infected crew
Staff were brought back to work after they'd been in contact with the Rio De La Plata.
Experts issue warning about new Covid variant
Only way out of Covid is more widespread vaccination to control spread, say scientists.
Focus Live: 50-55 age group set to book Covid-19 vaccinations
PM Jacinda Ardern said more than 300,000 New Zealanders aged 50 – 55 years will now be able to book their vaccines from Friday, August 13.
Woman forced to get liver transplant after DHB failures
"I can't even begin to describe the catastrophic impact this has had on her life."
Spike in dairy robberies linked to tobacco tax hikes
Tobacco was stolen for personal use or for the black market, a report said.
'This is really scary': Kids struggle with long Covid
New York Times: Lingering physical, mental and neurological symptoms are affecting kids.
Opinion: Can drivers please stop trying to kill me?
They help reduce traffic congestion, which begs the question, why are cyclists so hated?
Overwhelmed ACC staff 'dropping like flies' after changes
A budget-blowing restructure has left staff with "overwhelming caseloads".
How do I know if I have adult ADHD? Signs and symptoms to look out for
New York Times: The signs that you might need an evaluation.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
'I hated it but I was hooked': Spike in sex addicts linked to pandemic
'I felt so much shame and fear about losing my family.'
Right-wing, conspiracy beliefs linked to Covid vaccine scepticism
Study finds right-wing link to vaccine scepticism - but only with conspiratorial thinking.
Covid-19: Why aren't we scanning QR codes?
Researchers have picked apart the reasons why most Kiwis still ignore QR code posters.
Explainer: Why scientists remain puzzled over how Covid spreads
Is Covid-19 truly airborne? Can it be spread through surfaces? Here's what we know.