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NZ bucked life expectancy trend during Covid-19 paper shows: What you need to know
rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/514266/nz-bucked-life-expectancy-trend-during-covid-19-paper-shows-what-you-need-to-know
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under government benefit reset
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514308/long-covid-sufferers-scared-they-ll-face-penalties-under-government-benefit-reset
Health Ministry apologises after providing incorrect advice to ministers: Shane Reti claimed to have established a Long Covid expert group which was actually ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/02/health-ministry-apologises-after-providing-incorrect-advice-to-ministers/
Robertson reflects on hate and hope as he leaves politics: Grant Robertson faced intense abuse in his 15 years as an MP, but his last message is one of hope and ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/21/grant-robertson-reflects-on-hate-and-hope-as-he-leaves-politics/
Bird flu reaches Antarctica. Researchers fear mass extinction: Researchers have detected the deadly form of bird flu in the eternal ice for the first time ...
stern.de/panorama/wissen/vogelgrippe-erreicht-antarktis--forscher-befuerchten-massenaussterben---34500244.html
Long Covid: Teachers, healthcare workers most vulnerable, report finds: Long Covid can impact people for years and have "considerable" health impacts ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512698/long-covid-teachers-healthcare-workers-most-vulnerable-report-finds
Bill to make pseudoephedrine-based medicines available over-the-counter passes third reading
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513863/bill-to-make-pseudoephedrine-based-medicines-available-over-the-counter-passes-third-reading
Waikato measles false alarm: How did authorities get it so wrong?: A “false-positive” test result that caused a measles scare in Waikato likely detected a ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/waikato-measles-false-alarm-how-did-authorities-get-it-so-wrong/SPOTLG3VOZC5XOG7JNWQUEOXVE/
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon, Health Minister Shane Reti speak to media in Auckland
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513231/watch-pm-christopher-luxon-health-minister-shane-reti-speak-to-media-in-auckland
Further testing shows Waikato children suspected of measles not infected: Although rare, false-positive tests sometimes happened, says a National Public Health ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513152/further-testing-shows-waikato-children-suspected-of-measles-not-infected
Pseudoephedrine expected back in pharmacies next year - Seymour: Medicines containing the drug are expected to be available over the counter at pharmacies in ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/509656/pseudoephedrine-expected-back-in-pharmacies-next-year-seymour
Public submissions to the Covid inquiry closed on Sunday. What happens next?: About 11,000 people gave their thoughts during the consultation stage ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/27-03-2024/public-submissions-to-the-covid-inquiry-closed-on-sunday-what-happens-next
Why we need a proper Covid inquiry - Steven Joyce: OPINION I watched an interesting interview last weekend between the Herald ’s Madison Reidy and Reserve Bank ...
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Why NZ is at risk of a severe measles outbreak – and how we might stop it: Experts have warned that gaps in New Zealand’s vaccination rates could open the door ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/01-03-2024/why-nz-is-at-risk-of-a-severe-measles-outbreak-and-how-we-might-stop-it
Small bump in Covid vaccine uptake, but still well below 2021 peak: An immunologist says many might be waiting for the funded flu vaccine, which is available ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513169/small-bump-in-covid-vaccine-uptake-but-still-well-below-2021-peak
Was keeping schools closed for so long in the Covid pandemic the right call?: It was more than two years of constant disruption for many students and it has ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510105/was-keeping-schools-closed-for-so-long-in-the-covid-pandemic-the-right-call
'It's killing birds in unprecedented scales' - bird flu comes closer to NZ: A deadly bird flu is winging its way closer to Aotearoa - and it could be disastrous ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509696/it-s-killing-birds-in-unprecedented-scales-bird-flu-comes-closer-to-nz
Court dismisses appeal by Air NZ over Covid claim from former cabin crew member: A former Air New Zealand flight attendant who fell ill with Covid-19 while ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/court-dismisses-appeal-by-air-nz-over-covid-claim-from-former-cabin-crew-member/WXXYAGJTCVFKFFX4VCJZOSDI6E/
Six dead as influenza outbreak strikes aged care home: The virus was first identified at Whitianga Care Centre and Village in late January.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509140/six-dead-as-influenza-outbreak-strikes-aged-care-home
Officials preparing for inevitable 'tsunami' of bird flu coming to New Zealand: The highly infectious H5N1 strain's been killing millions of animals around the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511011/officials-preparing-for-inevitable-tsunami-of-bird-flu-coming-to-new-zealand
Immigration mistakes made as pressue went on post Covid - Chris Hipkins: Labour Party leaders admits politicians put pressure on officials to speed things up ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510374/immigration-mistakes-made-as-pressue-went-on-post-covid-chris-hipkins
Measles outbreak top concern for health minister Shane Reti as he refocuses on Māori health
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/measles-outbreak-top-concern-for-health-minister-as-he-refocuses-on-maori-health/HN3EPZKKTFHYVDUGNZILK6AYDM/
Measles alert for Kiwis who flew to Melbourne last week: Anyone who was on Emirates flight EK408 or Singapore Airlines flight SQ217 is being asked to call ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510321/measles-alert-for-kiwis-who-flew-to-melbourne-last-week
Ex-special forces officer lost army command over Covid vaccine: Court of Appeal judgment comes too late for officer involved in planning Covid response ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/21/ex-special-forces-officer-lost-army-command-over-covid-vaccine/
Court dismisses Air NZ appeal over Covid compensation to crew: A former Air New Zealand flight attendant who fell ill with Covid-19 while helping people get home ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/court-dismisses-air-nz-appeal-over-covid-compensation-crew
New Zealand business confidence weakens in Q1, think tank says: New Zealand's business confidence in the first quarter weakened as businesses face a range of ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/new-zealand-1st-qtr-business-confidence-weakens-remains-pessimistic-think-tank-2024-04-08/
Why New Zealand is cracking down on immigration: The government of New Zealand this week tightened the country’s working visa rules in order to stem historically ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-new-zealand-is-cracking-down-on-immigration/
Health Minister 'increasingly anxious' about possible measles outbreak: The Health Minister is "increasingly anxious" about the possibility of a measles outbreak ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507628/health-minister-increasingly-anxious-about-possible-measles-outbreak
After A 5-Year Engagement, Jacinda Ardern Marries Clarke Gayford In A Dress By Sustainable New Zealand Designer Juliette Hogan
vogue.co.uk/article/jacinda-ardern-wedding
Hastings truck driver who refused Covid jab gets $29,000 payout for wrongful dismissal
nzherald.co.nz/nz/hastings-truck-driver-who-refused-covid-jab-gets-29000-payout-for-wrongful-dismissal/3QG5LXXYI5HPFMJBWXH3HMX23E/
Four years on from Covid-19: What you need to know about new variants, vaccines, and staying safe
rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/505339/four-years-on-from-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know-about-new-variants-vaccines-and-staying-safe
Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
Significant measles outbreak almost certain to happen, public health expert says: "No expert I know says we're going to get through the next outbreak without ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/507557/significant-measles-outbreak-almost-certain-to-happen-public-health-expert-says
Ratcheting up government in a crisis goes just one way: Getting post-Covid spending back to what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had promised in the first ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/01/30/eric-crampton-ratcheting-up-government-in-a-crisis-goes-just-one-way/
There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It: The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing ...
wired.com/story/theres-a-huge-covid-surge-right-now-you-probably-didnt-notice/
Waikato farmer cheats taxes and Covid support schemes to fuel six-figure gambling habit
nzherald.co.nz/business/waikato-farmer-cheats-taxes-and-covid-support-schemes-to-fuel-six-figure-gambling-habit/7OQ5CUD77BDQVIHQXYUMFOG43M/
There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It: The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing ...
wired.com/story/theres-a-huge-covid-surge-right-now-you-probably-didnt-notice/
New Zealanders are learning to live with Covid - but does that mean having to pay for protection ourselves?
nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealanders-are-learning-to-live-with-covid-but-does-that-mean-having-to-pay-for-protection-ourselves/L63A5HHCDZBFZGX6B7OWXRNCHY/
Medsafe reviewing new versions of Covid-19 vaccine: The organisation said it had accepted applications for the latest updates of the Pfizer and Novovax vaccines ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/504090/medsafe-reviewing-new-versions-of-covid-19-vaccine
Steven Joyce: What 2024 needs to bring: OPINION I think it’s fair to say that 2023 turned out to be a pretty rubbish year. No sooner had Covid-19 receded and we ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/steven-joyce-what-2024-needs-to-bring/XWU3V5XLOVF6NF2Y7TYVITTQJQ/
Paid articlePaid Covid-19: Wave could continue into New Year, thanks to fast growing variant JN.1 - experts
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505033/covid-19-wave-could-continue-into-new-year-thanks-to-fast-growing-variant-jn-1-experts
Covid-19 update: 7417 new cases, 27 further deaths: Covid-19 cases have fallen in the last week, and there were 27 further deaths attributed to the virus ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505007/covid-19-update-7417-new-cases-27-further-deaths
Royal Commission Covid inquiry: David Seymour, Winston Peters right about scrapping it - Deborah Chambers KC
nzherald.co.nz/nz/royal-commission-covid-inquiry-david-seymour-winston-peters-right-about-scrapping-it-deborah-chambers/AWGYYQAFJJA25KK7OCXWNDWVQY/
Coalition government inquiry into pandemic response could undermine Royal Commission - expert
rnz.co.nz/news/national/503270/coalition-government-inquiry-into-pandemic-response-could-undermine-royal-commission-expert
Covid-19 still NZ’s ‘biggest infectious disease problem’ - Michael Baker : By RNZ Covid-19 booster vaccines are essential to help stem the tide of a fifth wave ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-still-nzs-biggest-infectious-disease-problem-michael-baker/2V3TK2LO6FDQ3DZATELYBHL2AY/
Quick Glance: Epidemiologist Urges Covid-19 Booster Vaccines
- Booster vaccines are crucial to curb the fifth wave of Covid-19, according to epidemiologist Michael Baker.
- Low uptake is due to lack of awareness about eligibility for boosters.
- Those over 30 can get a booster if it's been over six months since their last dose or infection, says the Otago University professor.
- Boosters are especially vital for those over 75, Māori and Pasifika over 65, or individuals with underlying health conditions, Baker emphasizes.
‘This isn’t a life’: The crushing burden of Long Covid: The first authoritative NZ research reveals the heartbreaking impact of Long Covid on patients' lives ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/502791/this-isn-t-a-life-the-crushing-burden-of-long-covid
Dogs at risk of fatal virus as outbreak spreads in Auckland: Auckland is facing a canine parvovirus outbreak, as the city continues to grapple with the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/506994/dogs-at-risk-of-fatal-virus-as-outbreak-spreads-in-auckland
Chris Bishop announces independent review of Kāinga Ora, New Zealand's fifth Covid wave may not have peaked and questions are raised over how Prime Minister ... Show more bit.ly/3tnpXkK
Convenient cities become conspiracy targets: How did a vision to make cities more liveable become twisted into a totalitarian dystopia?
rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018913522/convenient-cities-become-conspiracy-targets
Less than half of students consistently attended school in term 2 - Report: Only 47 percent of students came to school regularly in term 2 this year ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/502049/less-than-half-of-students-consistently-attended-school-in-term-2-report
Can solar cut the urban umbilical cord?: Remote work opportunities and the cost of living crisis have seen more and more Kiwis try their luck living off the grid ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/21/can-solar-slice-the-urban-umbilical-cord/
Paid articlePaid Man arrested over Te Whatu Ora vaccine data breach: Police have arrested a man accused of leaking large amounts of Te Whatu Ora vaccination data online.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/503830/man-arrested-over-te-whatu-ora-vaccine-data-breach
Labour plans to fight next election on economy: Former Bank of England head Mark Carney endorses Rachel Reeves as she emphasises economic security at Labour ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-67048289
Quick Glance: Rachel Reeves Makes Bold Political Move After Tory Setbacks
- Labour is the only party trusted on the economy.
- Labour dares to seize political territory and claim economic competence.
- Rachel Reeves aims to gain trust as the steward of the nation's finances.
- Labour remains committed to its plan for economic growth despite Tory attacks.
Weet-Bix will be back at The Warehouse, confirms Sanitarium | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 3 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/03-10-2023/weet-bix-will-be-back-at-the-warehouse-confirms-sanitarium
Deputy PM Winston Peters blames media for Auckland Covid lockdown : Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters continued his war on the media today ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/peters-blames-media-for-auckland-covid-lockdown/Y7LU4EKITBHNJO7C2BHOB53SOU/
New Zealand Posts Biggest Population Jump Since 1992 on Immigration Surge: New Zealand posted its biggest jump in population in more than 30 years as net ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-15/new-zealand-posts-biggest-population-jump-in-more-than-30-years
Prime minister tests positive for Covid-19 | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 1 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/01-10-2023/prime-minister-tests-positive-for-covid-19
Covid-19: Samoa urges public to get booster as cases surge in New Zealand: Samoa’s government has issued a public health notice urging people to get a booster ...
nzherald.co.nz/talanoa/covid-19-samoa-urges-public-to-get-booster-as-cases-surge-in-new-zealand/SUMDQJT5JRBJDOURP7WFH4JATQ/
'This isn't a life': The crushing burden of Long Covid: The first authoritative NZ research reveals the heartbreaking impact of the Long Covid ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/17/this-isnt-a-life-the-crushing-burden-of-long-covid/
Paid articlePaid NZ must prepare for Long Covid implications, researcher warns: Interim results from New Zealand's Long Covid Registry show that support measures are lacking and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/501429/nz-must-prepare-for-long-covid-implications-researcher-warns
Measles case in Taranaki: The person had recently returned from overseas.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/501597/measles-case-in-taranaki
New Zealand PM Tests Positive for Covid Ahead of Election Push: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins tested positive for Covid-19, putting him in isolation ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-01/new-zealand-pm-tests-positive-for-covid-ahead-of-election-push
Quick Glance: New Zealand Prime Minister infected with COVID-19, working via 'Zoom'
- New Zealand Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, has tested positive for COVID-19 and will work remotely while isolating.
- He will fulfill his commitments via Zoom.
- The positive test will temporarily keep Hipkins away from the campaign, as his incumbent Labour party aims for another term in office.
- Further updates on his schedule will be announced.
Put morality aside — drug liberalization works, says ex-New Zealand PM : Helen Clark says countries need to be pragmatic in battling HIV and hepatitis among drug ...
politico.eu/article/morality-aside-drug-decriminalization-liberalization-ex-new-zealand-prime-minister-helen-clark/
New Zealand PM returns to campaign trail after recovering from COVID: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Friday said he was back on the election ...
reuters.com/world/new-zealand-pm-returns-campaign-trail-after-recovering-covid-2023-10-05/
Election 2023: Chris Hipkins speaks to media after shimmying with Auckland voters
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2023-labour-leader-chris-hipkins-dances-with-auckland-voters/232CN45ZZZBIDAAJHSOQKIZLSE/
‘Quite unwell’ Hipkins announces virtual town hall meetings | Live Updates: Live Updates for Oct 2 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/02-10-2023/quite-unwell-hipkins-announces-virtual-town-hall-meetings
Quick Glance: 2023 Elections: Early Voting Begins, Covid Impacts Chris Hipkins
- Hipkins has Covid-19 and is in isolation.
- Sepuloni will be the focus while Hipkins is absent.
- Luxon would also isolate if he contracted the virus.
- National criticizes the Labour Government for using urgency in the House.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on parenting, politics and his secret passion: The PM opens up about his marriage break-up, being a solo dad and his precious ...
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/election-2023-prime-minister-chris-hipkins-on-parenting-politics-and-his-secret-passion/JWUU6CG5RZAX7G3CHJM7ZL5VHQ/
Regional vibe check: A deep dive into economic performance around the country: How is your region stacking up against the rest?
thespinoff.co.nz/partner/26-10-2023/regional-vibe-check-a-deep-dive-into-economic-performance-around-the-country
Christopher Luxon confirms Ryan Hamilton to remain as National candidate: Ryan Hamilton, under fire for previous anti-fluoride and anti-mandate comments ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/498229/christopher-luxon-confirms-ryan-hamilton-to-remain-as-national-candidate
Auckland nurse suspended for ‘offensive’ public comments about Covid vaccine: She has now been suspended for spreading Covid-19 misinformation.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-nurse-suspended-for-offensive-public-comments-about-covid-vaccine/VIKNBEPDCVABPCL2MB63BA3E6M/
Election 2023: Labour needed Hipkins to be firing as voting opens, Covid handed early advantage to Luxon - Claire Trevett
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2023-claire-trevett-labour-needed-chris-hipkins-to-be-firing-as-voting-opens-on-monday-covid-19-handed-the-early-advantage-to-christopher-luxon/32JPBXOELZHWRCY3XZJEGXTTII/
Feeling fatigued and confused by this election? Here’s why: Passions are running high, yet the chance of meaningful change is as low as ever ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-10-2023/feeling-fatigued-and-confused-by-this-election-heres-why
Inadequate vaccination protection against shingles: Some countries still rely on live vaccines in their national vaccination campaigns against herpes zoster and ...
medical-tribune.de/medizin-und-forschung/artikel/wirksamkeit-der-herpes-zoster-lebendvakzine-schwindet-rapide
Stark warning in creative misuse of Covid funds: Fund was put to some questionable uses in NZ without sanction, but in Germany, the government has just been ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/28/misuse-of-covid-funds-a-tale-of-two-countries/
National rates of Covid-19 have surged to their highest levels since New Zealand’s fifth wave began, as the Government mulls whether to stop funding free test ... Show more tinyurl.com/yv7d6dbz
Sir Ashley Bloomfield’s mission after Covid: Pause, breathe, smile: Our humble health hero is getting a dose of fun before his next move.
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/sir-ashley-bloomfields-mission-after-covid-pause-breathe-smile/52HBMFI2XFHWXK55XN25RPXNDQ/
Quick Glance: Sir Ashley Bloomfield's Mission after Covid: Calm, Breathe, Smile
- Director General of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield poses during a portrait session on April 12, 2020 at Parliament in Wellington.
- To many Kiwis, the description of Sir Ashley Bloomfield as a "gentle healthcare hero" who saved tens of thousands of lives during the Covid pandemic is accurate.
- Ashley also examined the already implemented PBS program in some of our schools.
- Bloomfield states that the program is also in line with his own values.
Disagreement over how to tackle the education crisis - or if it even exists: Education researchers are divided over the state of the school system as it comes ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/497301/disagreement-over-how-to-tackle-the-education-crisis-or-if-it-even-exists
Covid-19: Mutant variant ‘Pirola’ causing alarm as NZ experts propose smart way to track virus
nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-mutant-variant-pirola-causing-alarm-as-nz-experts-propose-smart-way-to-track-virus/POUN2W2M7FCH5IBWLCDJTLVPSY/
Popular Hastings area plant nursery is closing down: It was announced at the weekend that Harborough Nurseries will be closing down blaming Brexit and Covid.
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/popular-hastings-area-plant-nursery-is-closing-down-4469659
Measles case alert: Locations of interest identified: Te Whatu Ora has advised people who were in the same place at the same time as the case be aware of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/499619/measles-case-alert-locations-of-interest-identified
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