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'Absolutely appalled': DHB boss yanks racist vaccine booklet

The cartoon-style booklet has caused so much offence it's been withdrawn.

Why even vaccinated people are getting 'breakthrough' infections

New York Times: Vaccines prevent serious illness and death but aren't a golden shield.

Superbug: US hit by outbreaks of untreatable fungus

Clusters of drug-resistant fungus are believed to be spreading from person to person.

Vaccine hotline opens to help people in group 3 waiting for vaccine booking

Dedicated vaccination phone line aims to assist jab hopefuls.

Nine Mattina crew members with Covid-19 have Delta variant

Whole genome sequencing shows variant not connected to previously confirmed cases in NZ.

Expanded testing after salmonella detected at three poultry farms

Overall risk to consumers considered low.

RSV outbreak: Canterbury hospitals tighten visitor rules

Anyone with cold or flu symptoms urged to seek Covid-19 test.

Two Kiwi restaurants on '20 best in the world' list

Two restaurants have been voted in the top 20 fine dining establishments in the world.

Brain injury research: Blood test could rule out CT scan

The research aims to speed up diagnosis of head injuries and reduce ED wait times.

Ngāti Hine Health Trust's Covid vaccination Whangārei clinic biggest in North

Ngāti Hine Health Trust has successfully administered 4557 doses, as of July 4.

The staggering amount taxpayers spend on drink-driving crashes

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

Vulnerable people unprotected due to GP vaccine delay - doctor

The frustration from a Epsom GP comes just a week from the general public vaccine rollout.

Why isn't NZ producing a Covid vaccine?

Opinion: We are going to need long-term, secure access to vaccine supplies.

Kiwis choosing to work from home sick instead of taking sick leave

There's a huge cost to the employer when the wrong leave pass is redeemed.

Disappearing dentist shows up at eleventh hour, claims he didn't 'ghost' tribunal

Proceedings halted as dentist who left patients mid-treatment contacts tribunal.

RSV Outbreak: Continued pressure on Wellington ED as cases numbers change

There are 16 children in Wellington Hospital with RSV or respiratory illness.

Victoria lockdown extended by a week, outbreak spreads to Queensland

There are thousands of people deemed close contacts isolating across the state.

Freedom day: Could Britain be sued for reopening and putting the world at risk?

The rest of the world is at risk of new Covid variants - so can countries take action?