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Covid 19: Here are the rules of alert level 3 and 2 lockdown
Auckland is now in alert level 3, while the rest of New Zealand is in alert level 2.
On WHO trip, China refused to hand over important data
New York Times: China has urged the WHO team to embrace the government's narrative.
Will vaccine rollout help or hurt wider immunisation efforts?
Successful vaccine roll-out could lift other coverage rates - but hurt them if done badly.
Too early to say if new variant any factor in new cases - virologist
Bloomfield: "This variant may evade some aspects of the body's immune response."
'Edible bird's nest': Woman fined for selling illegal food with risk of bird flu diseases
The nests are made from the saliva of the Swiftlet bird and carry diseases.
Urgent testing: Will vaccines work against mutant strain?
Experts worry that vaccines will not be effective against the new variant.
Wellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiology
The epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.
NZ breakthrough: How new gut bugs can help obese teens
World-first NZ study treats obese youth with capsules of gut bacteria from healthy teens.
'False-negative' test threat prompts need for border beef-up - experts
Threat of 'false-negative' tests points to need for widespread border fixes, experts say.
Covid-19 vaccine deals give NZ back-up options, scientists say
NZ's latest vaccine buy means enough doses for all Kiwis - and also gives back-up options.
Covid-19 smart science's next target: The flu
Smart science that's helped NZ quash Covid-19 could be turned against other viral nasties.
Calls for calm after allergic reactions to Covid vaccine
Health experts are attempting to stamp out public panic about the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.
Businesses urged to use posters for Crohn's sufferers
Businesses can put a poster in the window so people know they can use their toilets.
Six new Covid cases at border; Pakistan cricketers leave quarantine
There are no new community cases.
Covid: 30 per cent of NZers are 'vaccine sceptics'
The WHO has identified "vaccine hesitancy" as one of the top 10 threats to global health.
Revealed: Dramatic data shows how lockdown crushed flu
Experts astonished as "once in a century" Covid-19 interventions crush flu rates by 99%.
Home for Xmas? NZ baby with life-threatening illness stranded in Ireland
A family are looking at paying close to $100,000 to bring their baby boy home.
Moderna follows Pfizer with 95% success rate: How to read these exciting Covid vaccine developments
Last week Pfizer announced their vaccine success, now Moderna has done the same.
PM: Expect to wear masks on public transport, flights for 'foreseeable future'
The public health order could see people fined $300 if they fail to wear a mask.
Rebel Wilson reveals secret health battle
Rebel Wilson shares the health struggle that left her "sad".
Samoa Covid scare: Officials on alert after sailors test positive
It is one of the few countries in the world yet to have confirmed case of Covid.
The '90% effective' Covid vaccine and how it will work for Kiwis
Kiwis could soon benefit from a medical revolution that Covid-19 has 'kicked into orbit'.
'System failures': Why are Covid cases getting through the border?
A person who works at the Sudima Christchurch Airport has tested positive for Covid-19.
Futurist's dire prediction: 'Get ready, another pandemic is coming'
Futurist blames humans for pandemics like Covid-19 and says there will be more.
Six new Covid cases in managed isolation
There have been no community cases for six days in a row.
One new Covid case in managed isolation in Christchurch
There are seven more recovered cases today.
What you need to know about NZ's Covid vaccine announcement
NZ has its first Covid-19 vaccine purchase deal. Jamie Morton explains what that means.
'Near extinction' of influenza due to lockdown
Only six flu isolates have been detected in New Zealand from April to August.
Kate MacNamara: What if the Covid-19 vaccine never comes?
We're pinning our hopes on a Covid-19 vaccine - but what if it never comes?
NZ's 'national shame': Labour's plan to end rheumatic fever
Labour promises extra $55m to make disease "vanish", by bolstering Healthy Homes policy.
Kellyanne Conway tests positive for virus, daughter reacts furiously
Former adviser is the latest person in Donald Trump's orbit to test positive for virus.
Covid-19: Clever NZ model can predict virus' spread - by suburb
A clever new model quietly developed with Govt may change how NZ responds to outbreaks.
No Covid cases today - four days with no new infection in community
There are four people still in hospital with Covid-19.