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Unveiled: The plan to open 'Fortress NZ' - and get Kiwis flying again

The Government has announced a staged reopening from next year.

Port workers question if Rio de la Plata workers knew they were sick

The risk to the Tauranga community remained low, the Ministry of Health have said.

Port worker scare: Vaccination levels a 'real weakness', expert says

Vaccination levels among port workers are low, which worries Professor Michael Baker.

110 Tauranga Port workers return negative Covid-19 results

A Port of Tauranga worker who returned an inconclusive test result has tested negative.

Covid: Ship pilot's infection linked to Qld taxi driver, abuse 'not helpful'

Health authorities reveal pilot has same Delta strain as Cairns taxi driver.

Health Ministry cleared Covid-infected ship for berthing, says Maritime NZ

It happened despite knowing the ship was connected to an Australian Covid case.

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.

Lakes DHB seeking $3m boost to treat patients

Growing waiting lists and missed targets for elective surgery are the cause.

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.

'Get tested': Plea for Taranaki residents recently returned from Australia

Anyone with Covid symptoms in New Plymouth is asked to get tested.

'Absolutely appalled': DHB boss yanks racist vaccine booklet

The cartoon-style booklet has caused so much offence it's been withdrawn.

Covid-infected mariners in hospital; group 4 vaccine invites from next week

Group 4 people will start receiving vaccine notifications from July 28.

The staggering amount taxpayers spend on drink-driving crashes

'Road deaths aren't just numbers,' police boss says.

Act wants checks on gang members' benefits

Studies are split on the effectiveness of schemes similar to what Act is proposing.

Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites

Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.

16 workers fined for refusing tests; mass vaccination event planned

Hipkins said he warned Kiwis abroad that MIQ demand would increase again.

Gut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine study

NZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.

Dry July: Why breaking the grog habit will change your life along the way

Dry July has real benefits, particularly if participants don't give up halfway through.