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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.

Quarantine workers not 'prisoners of the state'

Should there be restrictions on quarantine and managed isolation workers' activities?

Comment: A night with Billy TK - and his conspiracy theories

David Fisher went to an Advance NZ meeting and fact-checked Billy Te Kahika.

Breathing space: Hundreds of life-saving ventilators arrive in NZ

Getting more ventilators is about future-proofing NZ and it's money well spent, MoH tells.

'Chase is a living time bomb. He can go into cardiac arrest at any time'

A toddler with Barth syndrome will die if he doesn't get a heart transplant in Australia.

Three-year-old Chase Porter needs a heart transplant

Three-year-old Chase Porter has Barth syndrome and Dilated cardimyopathy which means his heart is enlarged and weak. Video / Supplied

Covid-19: Border closures bring sharp drop in pest incursions

Covid-19 not the only nasty NZ's border closures have kept out, with fewer pests reported.

Michael J Fox-backed NZ study reveals vital Parkinson's puzzle piece

NZ study backed by Hollywood star's foundation finds promising lead to combat Parkinson's.

Habitat destruction makes another Covid-19 'entirely feasible' - NZ scientist

NZ scientist who's explored virus' likely environmental roots warns of future outbreaks.

Boy, 4, dies after virus delays surgery

A young boy has died after Covid denied him a chance at receiving life-saving surgery.