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NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week

More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.

More than 100 Covid deaths reported this week - worst toll so far

Yesterday, the Ministry of Health reported 13,475 community cases of Covid-19.

13,475 new Covid cases, 17 deaths as NZ faces deadliest week

The 7-day rolling average of reported deaths has climbed to 17.

DoC to axe vaccine requirement for huts, campsites and other accomodation

From next week, Vaccine Passes will no longer be required for DoC campsites or huts.

Govt boosts flu vaccine supply 40% as experts warn of particularly bad season

It comes as experts warn of a particularly bad season with the borders opening up.

Focus: Do you need a booster after Covid infection?

As the booster and child vaccine rates slow across NZ, Northern Region Health Coordination Centre's clinical director Dr Anthony Jordan and Starship paediatrician Emma Best explain why even after Covid infection, vaccinations are critical. Video / NZ Herald

Brian Tamaki reveals how he had the courage to speak out, break lockdown rules

"Christ gave me the courage to stand up to the PM and her (cold-blooded) Cabinet."

Live: Strict criteria surrounds NZ's first oral Covid-19 drug

Health Minister says patients will have to visit a doctor to access the new oral drug.

Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed

The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.

'Ridiculous': 16-day PCR testing delays revealed

The delays likely meant Covid-positive Kiwis went without clinical and welfare support.

Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s

Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.

Focus Live: 15,871 new Covid-19 community cases, 13 deaths

March 25 2022 There are 15,871 new community Covid cases today and 13 new deaths. As rules relax from tonight, new figures show there are 899 people in hospital, with 27 of them in intensive care.

Measuring and reporting Covid-19 deaths - what you need to know

The number of deaths linked to the virus has climbed steadily since Omicron arrived.

Live: Mandate muddle - will vaccine refusers get their jobs back? Minister rejects claims situation a mess

Many vaccination mandates will be removed next month.

Omicron outbreak: 18,423 community cases; 11 deaths and 913 people in hospital

Some are concerned by easing of restrictions, particularly for the health system.

Hospitals nationally offer cash rewards for staff working nights

Hospitals nationally are resorting to cash rewards to get staff to pick up night shifts.

Focus Live: Vaccine passes and mandates end April 4

From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.

15 Covid-related deaths today, almost 21,000 cases and 1016 in hospital

Of the 15 people who died, 9 were from Auckland, 3 from Waikato, and 3 from Wellington.