New Zealand launches official inquiry into Covid response

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Dec 05 22

Jacinda Ardern announces Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 response, answers questions on Three Waters entrenchment backdown

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Claire Trevett: The trifecta of troubles buffeting Labour in the polls - and here comes Winston

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hongkongfp.com/2022/12/04/xi-jinping-signalled-to-eu-chief-china-may-adopt-more-openness-in-covid-response/

Dec 05 22

Xi Jinping signalled to EU chief China may adopt more openness in Covid response: China’s President Xi Jinping suggested in talks with EU chief Charles Michel ...

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Japan's service-sector activity growth hits 3-month low -PMI: Japan's service sector activity grew in November at the slowest pace in three months ...

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Nikkei rises slightly in morning on easing of China COVID steps - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo's Nikkei index was slightly higher Monday morning in Tokyo ...

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Dec 05 22

New Zealand launches official inquiry into Covid response: The country imposed strict lockdowns and border controls to try and contain the virus

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NZ bucked life expectancy trend during Covid-19 paper shows: What you need to know

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Apr 15

Long Covid sufferers scared they’ll face penalties under government benefit reset

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Apr 11

Small business data shows gains made during Covid 'pivot' unsustained: New data shows New Zealand small businesses are more productive than those in ...

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EIT students celebrate graduation after study through Covid and Cyclone Gabrielle

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Small business data shows gains made during Covid 'pivot' unsustained: New data shows New Zealand small businesses are more productive than those in ...

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Ombudsman decries lack of change in prisons since Covid-19: The Ombudsman is warning prisons have not adjusted their approach since Covid lockdowns ...

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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 ...

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Newsroom (website)

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/02/health-ministry-apologises-after-providing-incorrect-advice-to-ministers/

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Health Ministry apologises after providing incorrect advice to ministers: Shane Reti claimed to have established a Long Covid expert group which was actually ...

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Apr 06

Golf’s surge out of Covid sets record participation numbers - but does New Zealand have facilities to sustain it?

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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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BBC Apr 08

Long Covid blood clues could prompt future trials: The UK's largest study of Covid patients treated in hospital found signs of active inflammation.

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Australia News Today: Defence Spending, New Zealand Inflation, Mining Stocks: Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning ...

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Apr 12

Māori and PI spaces at unis no place for wusses or MP's reckons: Comment: The importance of ‘space’ – observations of a Pākehā working in a ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/13/maori-and-pi-spaces-at-unis-no-place-for-wusses-or-mps-reckons/

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Apr 18

Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea

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Apr 16

X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says: Making users pay is only way to stop bots taking over platform

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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users

Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.

The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.

Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.

Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.

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Apr 17

Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...

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Apr 18

Economic conditions not forecast to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics: Households and businesses are being advised to keep a close eye on costs until the ...

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The Wall Street Journal

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Apr 16

Inflation in New Zealand Eases But Near-Term Rate Cuts Unlikely: New Zealand’s consumer prices rose by less than expected in the first three months of this year ...

Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.

Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.

Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.

Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.

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China's drugmakers can't sell mRNA shots but haven't quit yet: China's vaccine developers stuck with unused mRNA COVID shots and idle manufacturing plants are ...

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Aussie, NZ dollars tumble on risk-off moves; yen rises: A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent the Australian and New Zealand dollars ...

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Apr 16

New Zealand's Stuff Group to produce news programme after Warner Bros Discovery closes newsroom

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Apr 16

Will pet bonds really be a win-win? I’m not holding my breath: The pet bonds policy is just one proposal in a suite of many that overwhelmingly favour landlords’ ...

thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-04-2024/will-pet-bonds-really-be-a-win-win-im-not-holding-my-breath

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Apr 18

Vegan chocolate crowned Supreme Champion at Outstanding Food Producer Awards: Mind Your Temper's Black Forest Bonbon is being touted as 'so good it doesn't taste ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514660/vegan-chocolate-crowned-supreme-champion-at-outstanding-food-producer-awards

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Apr 14

‘One hell of a shock’: Why not everyone wants flowers from David Lomas: 'People always joke that they hope I never contact them. Because for blokes ...

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Apr 17

Warriors sign James Fisher-Harris: Panthers and Kiwis prop becomes one of the Warriors' biggest ever signings.

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Apr 17

NHS rolls out new variant Covid vaccine as virus kills 100 a week: The new vaccination project started this week with jabs between now and June

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Apr 14

Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?

rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars

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Apr 15

Newshub, TVNZ job cuts: We now have the worst TV in the western world - Myles Thomas

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Apr 16

NZ shearer breaks merino solo record in Western Australia: Luke Vernon broke the previous record set in 2019 by shearing 500 merino ewes in eight hours.

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Netherlands man battled COVID-19 for longest case ever recorded: A 72-year-old from the Netherlands was infected with COVID-19 for 613 days ...

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BBC Apr 17

Covid: Booster jabs offered at Jersey GP surgeries: People eligible for a top-up vaccine can book an appointment for free, Jersey's government says.

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Apr 17

New Zealand's Education Ministry latest to announce cuts, as public service downsizes

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Apr 16

Man in the middle: Z Energy’s chief executive Lindis Jones on the unique challenge of selling fossil fuels while planning for a cleaner future

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/man-in-the-middle/

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Apr 16

Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster signs with Japanese club: Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has signed on as head coach with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz ...

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Apr 16

Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric: The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.

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Apr 14

The brand new hospital with no budget to operate: The lights are on, the beds are ready, but no patients have stepped inside a brand new $320 million surgical ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/15/the-brand-new-hospital-with-no-budget-to-operate/

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Apr 18

Stabbed Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel publicly forgives attacker: "I will always pray for you," Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said of his attacker ...

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Apr 16

Watch: David Seymour announces early childhood education centre changes: ACT's leader read to kids while sitting next to a book about Jacinda Ardern ...

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Apr 17

Oranga Tamariki services for at-risk children will get better after job cuts, minister says

rnz.co.nz/news/political/514551/oranga-tamariki-services-for-at-risk-children-will-get-better-after-job-cuts-minister-says

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Stokies can book eighth Covid jab - from today: The Spring Covid vaccination programme starts next week

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Apr 17

For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...

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Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid: Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.

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Apr 14

The heritage building hullabaloo: Today from The Detail: The trade-off between keeping dilapidated heritage buildings and developing much-needed housing for the ...

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Apr 04

COVID Vaccines Reduce Risk of Heart Failure, Clots: People who got COVID-19 vaccines had a reduced risk of heart failure, compared to people who didn’t get ...

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Quick Glance: COVID Vaccines Lower Heart Failure, Clots Risk

Researchers from the University of Oxford found that COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of heart failure and blood clots.

The protection lasted up to a year and also lowered the risk of heart inflammation and certain types of blood clots.

The study revealed that vaccinated individuals experienced less severe symptoms, were less likely to be hospitalized, and had a lower mortality rate during a COVID infection.

Researchers analyzed health data from over 20 million people, indicating a significant reduction in the risk of heart failure and blood flow issues among vaccinated individuals compared to unvaccinated individuals.

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‘One hell of a shock’: Why not everyone wants flowers from David Lomas: 'People always joke that they hope I never contact them. Because for blokes ...

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All of the Raglan Roast cafes in Wellington, ranked from worst to best: Raglan Roast is a staple of Wellington coffee culture. But with five branches across the ...

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The spiritual journey of tā moko: Draped in a blanket and supported by whānau holding her hands and surrounding her with aroha, Tatiana Kiwi-Knight lies still ...

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Apr 09

New Zealand May Head for Hard Landing With Low Business Confidence: NZIER: New Zealand’s economy may be headed for a hard landing after business confidence ...

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Apr 17

Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies: Sir Colin Giltrap , the philanthropist and businessman who founded the influential and powerful ...

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MHK calls for apology for 'cruel' Isle of Man Covid quarantine: Michelle Haywood says returning residents forced to quarantine in a hotel deserve a formal ...

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Apr 12

Pseudoephedrine could be back on the shelves as soon as June: Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing the medicine.

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Missy rustles to stardom in Canada: A young Kiwi basketballer makes a huge impact in her first year of a college scholarship, named Canadian women's player ...

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Apr 16

Rhapsody in feijoa: A new book on feijoas inspires recipes for feijoa cakes, feijoa jam, feijoa ice-cream and feijoa-related alcoholic stupor

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/rhapsody-in-feijoa/

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Apr 16

Topp Twins cafe in Methven closes its doors after six years: A popular eatery established by two of New Zealand’s most beloved performers has closed its doors ...

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New Zealand tightens visa rules due to 'unsustainable' migration: Applicants for most work visas now have to fulfill minimum skills and work experience ...

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Apr 15

Jordie Barrett re-signs to NZ Rugby, confirms sabbatical: Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby beyond the ...

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Spring Covid-19 booster jab on offer to at-risk groups from next week : Older people and those who have weakened immune systems are being offered a Spring ...

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Apr 10

What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?: David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding' ...

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Apr 18

Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat

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Apr 15

PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace: The Prime Minister has talked up the prospect of stronger defence ties with Singapore ...

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Apr 16

Maria Contreras Huerta wins Plumbing World national scholarship for apprentices: A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business ...

rnz.co.nz/news/business/514435/maria-contreras-huerta-wins-plumbing-world-national-scholarship-for-apprentices

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BBC Apr 10

Long Covid: Study using computer games to help memory: The University of Exeter study utilises earlier research into the mental decline of older people.

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ABC

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Jacinda Ardern slashed negative gearing in NZ. The new government has brought it back

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Apr 07

New Zealand Tightens Worker Visas Over ‘Unsustainable’ Migration: New Zealand’s government made immediate changes to an employment visa program ...

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Apr 17

Why are concert tickets so expensive?: Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high ...

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10-year-old boy winner of Aotearoa's Next Top Mullet competition: New Zealand's newest national mullet champion is a 10-year-old named Ted from Kerikeri.

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BBC Apr 12

NHS spring Covid booster jab booking service to open: People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.

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Apr 16

Olympic sailor doubles as Am Cup gamer: Along her route to the Paris Olympics, Erica Dawson has been learning to play computer games – in a bid to win the first ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/olympic-sailor-doubles-as-am-cup-gamer/

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Apr 15

Why New Zealand’s Favorite Fruit Is the Feijoa, Not the Kiwi: Like the kiwi fruit, the feijoa, or pineapple guava, is not native to the island nation ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/australia/new-zealand-feioja-kiwis.html

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Apr 11

Major drop in cruise ship visits expected next season: New Zealand may be pricing itself out of cruise ship visits.

odt.co.nz/business/major-drop-cruise-ship-visits-expected-next-season

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Apr 18

LIVE: Pakistan vs New Zealand – T20 international cricket: Follow all our build-up and text commentary as Pakistan face New Zealand in the first T20 of the ...

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Apr 16

Housing market activity picking up, new data shows: Housing market activity last month was boosted by a 23 percent increase in the number of listings.

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Apr 16

Auckland to Northland expressway will boost GDP by $1.2b a year, report shows: A four-lane expressway from Auckland’s Warkworth to Northland’s Kaikohe would have ...

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Apr 09

Dealing with fast spreading pest hits new milestone for Otago Regional Council: Efforts to remove wilding conifers from the Queenstown Lakes have hit a major ...

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Apr 07

Second most common cause of death: Corona reduced life expectancy, sometimes significantly

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Quick Glance: Corona Reduced Life Expectancy Significantly

A study reveals that the global life expectancy decreased due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In 2021, Covid-19 was the second leading cause of death, surpassing strokes.

Regional variations indicate differences in life expectancy impact from Covid-19.

Declines in deaths from intestinal infections contributed to the rise in life expectancy.

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Apr 05

Dame Noeline Taurua's re-appointment as Silver Ferns coach confirmed: Dame Noeline Taurua answered an SOS to take over the Silver Ferns in 2018 .

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Apr 18

W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...

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Newshub staff sent email inviting them to Tuesday meeting for update on business: Newshub staff have been summoned to attend a meeting on Tuesday for an ...

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Apr 11

Dame Sophie Pascoe announces birth of first child: Swimming champion Dame Sophie Pascoe has announced the birth of her first child.

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Apr 14

Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62 in Pennsylvania

Quick Glance: World’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George, pass away at 62 years old

Twins George and Lori Schappell, previously holding the title as the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, have passed away.

On April 7, George and Lori passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as documented by Guinness World Records. The exact cause of death remains unknown.

Through exceptional schedule management and willingness to compromise, the siblings managed to harmonize life and passion. Lori worked in a hospital laundry unit, and George's musical performances occasionally took them abroad.

According to Mayo Clinic, conjoined twins form when an early embryo only partially separates to create two individuals.

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Man and woman in their 80s believed to have been killed by ram in NZ: The ram was shot and killed by police when they arrived at the property.

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Tauranga to host national iwi forum: Tauranga is set to host the next National Iwi Chairs Forum from 1 to 3 May. The hui will bring together iwi leaders from ...

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COVID Vaccination during Pregnancy Protects Newborn Babies: Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for ...

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Shortland Street: South Pacific Pictures pushes for change to govt screen rebate: The makers of New Zealand's long-running TV drama want the government to extend ...

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Apr 16

Food delivery service Menulog quits NZ, says market too small: New Zealand's size was insufficient to maintain a healthy business in the market.

rnz.co.nz/news/business/514402/food-delivery-service-menulog-quits-nz-says-market-too-small

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21h

COVID Patient’s Infection Lasts Record 613 Days—and Accumulated Over 50 Mutations

time.com/6968880/long-covid-record-infection-mutations-netherlands/

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Apr 05

Pessimistic public servant eyes move overseas: A public servant forced to reapply for her role says competition in the job market means she will look for better ...

rnz.co.nz/news/national/513555/pessimistic-public-servant-eyes-move-overseas

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Apr 13

Unlicensed Hastings driver toppled motorcyclist, drove over him, causing fatal injuries, then fled

rnz.co.nz/news/national/514196/unlicensed-hastings-driver-toppled-motorcyclist-drove-over-him-causing-fatal-injuries-then-fled

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Apr 17

Interest rates: Borrowers try to second guess Reserve Bank: New data shows borrowers seem to have decided mortgage rates have peaked .

rnz.co.nz/news/business/514555/interest-rates-borrowers-try-to-second-guess-reserve-bank

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Apr 16

The Boy in the Water nominated for best podcast: Newsroom’s investigations editor Melanie Reid and her team are finalists in three awards at this year’s Voyager ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/the-boy-in-the-water-nominated-for-best-podcast/