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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.

Bob Odenkirk updates fans after he collapsed on set

The actor recently confirmed a "small heart attack" when he collapsed on New Mexico set.

Global vaccine rollout must sprint to avoid mutated variants

World vaccination campaign must proceed faster to avoid variants with extreme resistance.

Couple search for stranger to have their baby after heartbreaking decision

Pregnancy put Jorjia's life at risk following heart problems and damage during surgery.

Eleven nurses resigned in 10 days at Wellington ED, union says

From workforce of nearly 70 fulltime positions, 26 nurses have resigned within 12 months.

Students called out for lying about mental health to get work extensions

Students faking mental health issues have been called out by those with legitimate needs.

'But I'm so young': 'Tired' woman's devastating diagnosis

OPINION: 'I might have looked good, but on the inside, I felt rotten.'

Infected UN staffer: Bloomfield gave MPs wrong information

Bloomfield told MPs he had not discussed the case of a Covid-positive UN worker.

Local Focus: Rotorua's male midwife says gender is irrelevant

One of only eight male midwives across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Google boss secured residency through wealthy investor category

INZ said the application included the necessary documentation and was assessed.