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Think you have Covid but the RAT is negative? Here's what to do

Some people are testing negative up to six times before a positive result, doctor says.

Live: At least 8 MPs hit with Covid; has NZ turned the corner?

Jacinda Ardern didn't want to jump the gun on whether that meant Omicron had peaked.

15,161 cases, one death, 618 in hospital - case drop 'encouraging' but caution urged

The seven-day rolling average of cases is 17,272, up from 16,687 yesterday.

Covid cases drop below 19,000, five more deaths - health chiefs' warning

Five deaths and 22,535 cases were registered yesterday.

Planned strike involving 10,000 health workers postponed

10,000 health workers across the country were set to walk off the job tomorrow.

Another record - 13,606 community cases of Covid; 263 in hospital; 5 in ICU

New Zealand has seen another day of record Covid-19 escalation.

Five deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospital

Of the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.

Pay offer a 'quite disrespectful', health workers say

Lakes allied health staff will take strike action unless they get a better pay offer.

Mother's bid to have child removed from 'anti-vax' father declined by Family Court

A 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.

Border opening for skilled workers could be too late for horticulture

Some industry sectors fear the movement of workers could go both ways.

Borders reopen from Feb 27, travellers to self-isolate, MIQ for unvaxxed

The shift to self-isolation will begin from the end of this month.

142 new community cases, 6 in hospital, as infections span nine regions

The Auckland region has once more become a Covid hotspot as Omicron spreads.

Midwife fined after giving placebo during birth

Censured and fined $13,500 for unethical conduct.

Live: 91 new cases, 10 people in hospital; Omicron now 'dominant variant'

It comes after 103 new cases were reported yesterday, 56 in Auckland.

Kelly Tarlton's and two InterCity bus trips listed as high-risk location of interest

Locations not deemed high risk but people are advised to self-monitor for symptoms.

'A huge problem': People not picking up medication as $5 charge is a 'barrier'

People are choosing which medication to pick up and which to leave behind, a pharmacy says

'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prep

Three cases have been reported in the Lakes District Health Board region this summer.

Live: 15 new Omicron cases, exposure fears at polo event, 105 total cases - only 4 in hospital

Cases of the new variant have now surpassed Delta infections in this country.