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Director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield says it is his

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One new Covid-19 case - link to Auckland rest home cluster

22 May, 2020 3:45pm
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The number of new Covid-19 cases in the previous seven days has been just two.

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Kiwis fear being judged by doctors for talking about medicinal cannabis

21 May, 2020 11:59pm
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Attitudes about cannabis and the proposed law change revealed ...

Researchers say until now entrenched problems within the country's health system have seemed hopelessly lost causes. Photo / File

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Five actions to improve Kiwis' health beyond Covid-19

21 May, 2020 11:57pm
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Expert: Until now problems within NZ's health system have seemed hopelessly lost causes.

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Is NZ ready for a second Covid-19 wave?

19 May, 2020 5:00am
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While New Zealand has done well to dodge a bullet, legacy issues still apply.

Traffic at Auckland's Lincoln Road is free-flowing this morning, Photo / Dean Purcell

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Back to work, school: NZ hailed in US for 'quashing Covid in 49 days'

18 May, 2020 11:12am
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New Zealanders will be swapping their slippers for shoes as they head back to the office.

Grandparents living in resthomes may have to wait longer to see their grandkids under level 2. Photo / 123rf

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Children banned from rest homes under level 2

15 May, 2020 11:24am
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Rest home operator also limits visitors to 30 minutes and will check temperature on entry.

Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa. Photo / File

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Budget 2020: $833 million for disability support services

14 May, 2020 1:47pm
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Better access to showering, cleaning, accommodation, equipment and respite for carers.

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Tips to help Kiwis cope with economic crisis

11 May, 2020 2:50pm
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Plus: tips on how to manage stress, including hardships of job loss.

Invercargill parents Angela and Warren have not been able to have a funeral for their 18-year-old son Brody, who died in the first week of lockdown. Photo / Supplied

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Funeral denied: 'Every time I close my eyes I see my son in a body bag' - anger over family's plight

11 May, 2020 6:50am
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'No one should have to go through this', says grieving mum as PM promises to make contact.

Health and disability care services should be able to operate normally where possible. Photo / 123rf

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Level 2: What does it mean for health services?

7 May, 2020 2:38pm
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More non-urgent surgeries will be able to take place in both private and public hospitals.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warns no parties under alert level 2. Photo / 123rf

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PM: No parties, friends and family welcome, but no parties

7 May, 2020 1:21pm
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'This is not the time for a large function or party at your home', PM says.

The Government is considering whether or not to relax the rules relating to funerals. Photo / 123rf

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'Huge ramifications': Thousands left unable to grieve the death of loved ones

6 May, 2020 6:24pm
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So far, more than 2000 people have died during lockdown.

The Hospice NZ application asks the High Court to provide rulings on the legal meaning of certain aspects of the End of Life Choice Act 2019. Photo / 123rf

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Hospice NZ takes court action to object to possibly having to aid in assisted dying

6 May, 2020 12:31pm
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It comes before NZers will have their final say on whether or not to legalise euthanasia.

Julie and Arlo enjoy precious last moments together in their new home. Photo / Supplied

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Bitter sweet: Dying mum reunited with family after three weeks in hospital alone

6 May, 2020 5:00am
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Julie Baines - who has less than two weeks to live - never expected to get pregnant.

Ken Barker with his daughters Tania and Kim on his 90th birthday in January 2016. Photo / Supplied

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'I felt like I was killing him': Dying dad left alone for 10 days

6 May, 2020 5:00am
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"It was absolutely disgusting my dad was left alone in hospital," daughter says.

Youthline chief executive Shae Ronald says there has been an increase in calls and texts to the service from under 25-year-olds who are struggling post lockdown. Photo / Supplied

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Lockdown fallout brings fear, frustration, anxiety

30 Apr, 2020 5:41pm
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The mental wellbeing of New Zealanders post lockdown is a major cause for concern.

In the first few days of lockdown, website Pornhub saw more than a 20 per cent jump in traffic. Photo / File

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'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addiction

30 Apr, 2020 5:12pm
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Gaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.

New cases of Covid-19 are popping up every day. Photo / File

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Explainer: Why are we still seeing new cases of Covid-19?

28 Apr, 2020 7:00pm
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We talk to the scientists who have steered us to alert level 3.

Jahdae Gray, 6, has won a battle that could have claimed her life. Photo / Supplied

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Extraordinary battle: Little girl with golf ball-sized tumour in heart

27 Apr, 2020 5:45pm
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Today, the 'bubbly, energetic and outgoing' fighter is being discharged from hospital.

Dentists say they feel shut out by the Government. Photo / File

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Dentists fed up with Government's lack of support

24 Apr, 2020 11:06am
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Dentists able to do urgent appointments under alert level 3 but not routine dental care.

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'Only clear exit strategy': Top Kiwi scientists' Covid-19 warning

24 Apr, 2020 12:01am
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New Zealand could be years away from returning to normal ...

Study shows significant reductions in the overall volume of all injury admissions during level 4 lockdown. Photo / File

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'Significant drop' in injury-related hospital admissions during lockdown

24 Apr, 2020 12:00am
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Medical experts say hospitals should offer full services until resources run dry.

Surge in mental health services due to hit as people experience the third wave. Photo / 123rf

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'Third wave' brings surge in demand for mental health care

22 Apr, 2020 11:02am
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It comes after dire warnings from a string of health care workers.

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'I just want to know if I have cancer': Patient unable to be tested due to Covid-19

20 Apr, 2020 9:12pm
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Screening will restart for breast cancer under alert level 3 but not for bowel cancer.

Dr John Bonning, ED doctor at Waikato Hospital and president of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. Photo / File

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'We are holding our breath': Doctor warns of 'serious catch-up' after Covid crisis

19 Apr, 2020 11:43am
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A man who had a heart attack delayed going to ED because he didn't want to be a burden.

Arlo MacDiarmid remains positive for Isla, daughter Indigo and baby on the way. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

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'It broke my heart': Pregnant wife shares pain for husband battling cancer alone

19 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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"I don't feel like anyone should go through that alone," heartbroken wife tells.

Waikato emergency doctors Giles Chanwai and Martyn Harvey working with plastics engineer Jeff Sharp to create life-saving ventilators. Photo / Supplied

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'Kiwi ingenuity at its finest': Hope for 250 new ventilators by end of month

17 Apr, 2020 10:27am
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Machines cost about $8000, compared to the standard ventilator which costs about $100,000.

Black Power President Mark Pitman and his team work on Jolson Road, Mt Wellington everyday. Photo / Peter Meehcham

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Black Power gang members take health and safety into their own hands

12 Apr, 2020 4:00pm
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'We just want to do our bit to help our community,' says Auckland Black Power president.

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Extra 300,000 extra flu vaccines arrive, more time given to 'high-risk' groups

9 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Why were some GPs short of flu vaccines? Some private providers had been stockpiling.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Did the Ruby Princess cruise ship leak Covid-19 into NZ? PM seeks legal advice

7 Apr, 2020 3:39pm
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At least 16 New Zealand virus cases linked to the ship.

Children may need rain-jackets for this year's Easter egg hunt as stormy weather is brewing. Photo / 123RF

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Stormy Easter weather on the way - you might as well stay home ...

7 Apr, 2020 9:05am
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Kiwis advised to be prepared for stormy weather and possible power cuts at Easter.

Thriving couple Nikki Bray and her late husband Andy. Photo / Supplied

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'When your whole life shatters, you have a choice': Grieving mum speaks out

6 Apr, 2020 6:25pm
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You have a choice: let the pain consume you, or focus on what you can control, mum says.

Auckland obstetrician and gynaecologist Sarah Corbett has spoken out about the distress she continues to hear from her colleagues across the country about lack of PPE. Photo / Supplied

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Kiwi doctors warn healthcare workers will die if Government doesn't act

6 Apr, 2020 1:40pm
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'Simply unacceptable' - Bridges backs doctors' urgent calls for better protective gear.

Lee Paaki and Aroha Nicola only had a few minutes with their baby boy before he died. Photo / Supplied

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Grief in isolation: Young mum loses newborn son, soon after brother dies

6 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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'He smiled and pulled my finger closer. And then he took his last breath'.

Looks like it might be a cuppa by the fire type of Easter this year. Photo / 123RF

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Easter weather: Hot cross buns with a side of gale-force winds and heavy downpour ...

5 Apr, 2020 1:30pm
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Windy, colder and wetter weather expected starting from Wednesday.

Admitting dying patients to intensive care units across the country

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Dying patients admitted to ICU 'solely for organ donation'. Families left in the dark

5 Apr, 2020 10:36am
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The practice increases availability of organs for transplants, expert says.

Staff at North Shore Hospital have been receiving training on how to manage the particular needs of Covid-19 patients.

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Watch: Inside the NZ hospital that converted entire building to treat Covid-19 patients

3 Apr, 2020 6:00pm
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Hospitals are repurposing buildings so Covid-19 patients can be cared for separately

Krishneal Rambisheswar, owner of Unichem Coxs Pharmacy in Glen Innes, wants increased police security for pharmacies. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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Auckland pharmacy robbed during lockdown

31 Mar, 2020 12:44pm
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We are staying open to help our community, risking our lives, then this: pharmacist.

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'We are risking our lives to save others': Hospital staff rally for better PPE

31 Mar, 2020 10:45am
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Health care workers express major concerns with Ministry of Health's PPE guidelines.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / File

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PM on lockdown: 'We'll see the effects in 10 to 12 days'

28 Mar, 2020 6:44pm
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The PM says we won't see effect of what we are doing now for 10 to 12 days.

Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management Sarah Stuart-Black. Photo / File

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Pregnant women urged to reach out to midwives via phone or video amid Covid-19 lockdown

28 Mar, 2020 3:51pm
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"Please talk to your midwife and support people so you get the best advice," MoH says.

Auckland pharmacist Esther Butt says she has coped so much abuse working on the frontline of Covid-19. Photo / Supplied

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'I have cried so many times': Pharmacist on the frontline chaos of Covid-19

28 Mar, 2020 2:20pm
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'I am really scared, it's been tough.'

The Ministry of Health has released new guidance for essential workers wearing protective gear. Photo / File

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Latest advice from Ministry of Health on wearing protective gear

28 Mar, 2020 1:24pm
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Officials said the most important action was regular hand-washing.

Laura (24) is now working as a ED nurse on the frontline fighting Covid-19. Photo / Michael Craig

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ED nurse working on the frontline of Covid-19 opens up with story of hope

27 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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"Even if I have a crap day of work I go home knowing I've made a difference," nurse tells.

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Coronavirus: Two Auckland children among 78 new cases

26 Mar, 2020 8:00pm
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There are 78 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, bringing the total to 283.

Auckland clinical arts psychotherapist Ingrid Ying Wang offers advice on managing your wellbeing during the lockdown. Photo / Supplied

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10 tips to help your wellbeing during lockdown

24 Mar, 2020 2:13pm
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Remember five key words: Connected, creative, giving, learning and active.

Auckland City Hospital closes its doors to all planned care, including non-urgent surgeries. Photo / File

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Thousands of surgeries cancelled for Covid-19 lockdown

24 Mar, 2020 11:38am
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Nationwide all planned care, including surgery will be postponed, Auckland DHB says.

Headquarters bar, Viaduct Basin, Auckland. Photo / File

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Coronavirus: Bar owner turning away anyone over 70

21 Mar, 2020 9:47pm
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"Most of them admit it straight away and say they don't give a f**k," bar owner tells.

The tents for Coronavirus tests have been set up outside the North Shore clinic on Saturday. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

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New photos: Clinic rolls out drive-through coronavirus testing tents

21 Mar, 2020 7:48pm
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Shorecare Northcross, located in North Shore Auckland, has been "selected" as one.

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First Covid-19 patient from Taupo named

21 Mar, 2020 6:22pm
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He returned from London, via Dubai and arrived in Auckland on flight EK0448.

Natasha Ward saved her son Harry's life 14 times in his firt year. Photo / Andrew Warner

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This toddler almost died more than 100 times. Now the family are paying it forward.

21 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Harry was born with an extremely rare condition where his lungs collapse without warning.

Aucklander Melanie Dingle fears for the safety of her parents Murray and Suzanne Parker stranded at sea. Photo / Supplied

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'I'm extremely worried', daughter pleas for parents stranded at sea

20 Mar, 2020 4:36pm
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One Auckland woman is terrified for the wellbeing of her retired parents stranded at sea.

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'We are facing the biggest crisis of our time': Urgent calls for retired medical staff to step up

20 Mar, 2020 4:00pm
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Official campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.

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How do we keep older Kiwis safe during coronavirus pandemic?

19 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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New Zealanders are being urged to pick up the phone and call their elderly loved ones.

Dealers had begun selling pre-converted heroin from the new capsules as a powder, signalling the potential for a new generation of opioid users. Photo / 123RF

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Why New Zealand is on the brink of more heroin overdoses

13 Mar, 2020 12:00am
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"Our health system is not equipped to deal with it," expert warns.

Waikato father Wayne Roberts, 43, fell chronically ill for six months after being exposed to toxic mould and meth splattered through a company car. Photo / George Novak

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'I'm fighting to be heard': Toxic mould in work car - man battles employer, ACC

11 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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"The next day I was driving the car and my vision deteriorated..." Waikato father tells.

During surgery, the opthalomogist discovered the eye donor had undergone laser surgery which meant the eye was

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Surgeon goes on 2-week break before telling patient of eye transplant complication

9 Mar, 2020 2:36pm
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After surgery the 41-year-old female patient's distorted vision did not improve.

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Coronavirus: Fears of medical centre closures if staff get infected

6 Mar, 2020 6:14pm
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One top doctor warns more support is needed from Government to combat Covid-19.

Keith Lane, 67, was found on a Waiheke Beach February 16, 2020 after falling overboard and drowning. Photo / Supplied

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Grieving Auckland yachtie's wife: 'He was my soulmate'

5 Mar, 2020 6:24am
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Keith Lane fell overboard hours after competing in a Waiheke yacht race.

It emerged yesterday the infected Kiwi woman in her 30s had also taken an international flight and visited two medical centres after feeling unwell.

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'Bullied' family in isolation, Kiwi officials to contact 100 passengers

5 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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One hundred passengers were on board the two domestic flights taken by the infected woman.

India, the world's main supplier of generic drugs, has restricted the export of 26 pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines made from them. Photo / 123RF

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Drug supply disruptions 'inevitable', says Pharmac

4 Mar, 2020 4:39pm
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Pharmac: Contingency plans in place to ensure no one runs out of their medicine.

A newborn baby boy was struggling to breathe for two hours before a midwife left him in a hospital corridor with family but without any medical supervision while she sought help. Photo / 123RF

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Midwife left newborn struggling to breathe for two hours

2 Mar, 2020 2:00pm
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HDC criticises decision, says baby should never have been without medical supervision.