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Experts say latest 'weak' positives fit pattern of old infections picked up in wastewater.
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It's likely the result is due to recovered cases continuing to shed the virus, MoH says.
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Dr Zac Turner on why germs help boost the immune system
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Ardern replies to 11yo who gave budget advice on beds for sick kids
The boy was left 'frustrated and confused' about why the Government can't fund more beds.
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Revealed: Auckland Hospital surgeons' pay tops $1m
The number of employees paid over $500,000 a year has nearly doubled in five years.
Five complaints against pregnant influencer's social post on cord blood banking
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Eradication of Covid a 'false idol', former Australian medical officer warns
Dr Nick Coatsworth has a stern warning for all Australians.
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Long-term 'blood abnormalities' even in mild Covid cases
Long-term biochemical impacts discovered in more than half of those who get Covid.
Miss Universe Australia opens up about her dark past
Mental health ambassador reveals the "secret" she kept despite being in the public eye.
Confusion over new US mask guidelines
States, businesses divided over guidance relaxing mask use as vaccine rollout progresses.
Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital
Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.
Pay restrictions after year from hell a bitter pill for Kiwi nurses
"We felt like the work we did wasn't valued."
Left to die, Papua New Guinea teen saved by Auckland surgeon
"I know what it is to suffer, I want to make sure others don't suffer the way I did."
How gender bias in our medical workforce is ruining women's health
Every day, female doctors experience ingrained sexist attitudes.
'Unacceptable': The $73k gender pay gap for doctors
Women undervalued by our health system, with detrimental impacts on patient care.
When will Covid-19 vaccines be widely available globally?
Even with Covax help, many countries won't reach 60 per cent coverage until 2023 or later.
'Not acceptable': Wuhan scientist hits out at Covid-19 origin claims
A group of 18 scientists reignited the debate over whether Covid-19 escaped from a lab.
'Absolutely furious': Pay freeze pushes nurses union to strike
30,000 district health board nurses have voted to strike for 8 hours on June 9.
No new Covid cases today as contact tracers follow up Victoria returnees
Contact tracers continue to follow up with 4500 recent arrivals from Victoria.
Why the new Covid vaccine is safe - your questions answered
An expert explains what you need to know about the new Pfizer vaccine.
'Culture review' under way at prominent charity after complaints
An independent person will be appointed to look into the allegations.
Woman's death in Suva Fiji's fourth Covid-19 death
Three staff from Fiji's Centre for Disease Control have tested positive for virus today.
Focus: Ashley Bloomfield on when borders can reopen
Director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said stronger public measures - like level 2.5 - might have to be new norm once the borders open. Video / Mark Mitchell
A night in the life of a nurse on the NICU
A former Auckland ICU nurse shares a journal entry based on some of her toughest shifts.
Testing plane sewage could offer extra Covid protection, says expert
Testing sewage from airliner toilets offer extra protection against Covid-19, expert says.
Critical 36 hours for Victoria as state narrows in on Covid spread
Contacts of a Melbourne man who tested positive to Covid-19 are waiting on their results.
Those buzzy new collagen products are risky business
New York Times: Adding collagen powder to your daily coffee? Proceed cautiously.
Covid pandemic 'could have been avoided'
A damning report into the global disaster has slammed countries across the world.