MIQ hotels only two-thirds full after 'lull in arrivals' from transtasman bubble
NZ taxpayers have forked out more than $300 million for MIQ since September 2020.
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Covid: 135 border workers miss vaccination deadline
All MIQ workers must have received at least one Covid vaccine dose by midnight tonight.
'It's about prioritising life': Pharmac wish list needs extra $400m
The number and cost of desired extra medicines has been released for the first time.
Dramatic drop in masks on buses - drivers 'challenged'
They are forced to rely on a system of trust to ensure mask rules are maintained.
Perth traveller now in MIQ faces fine or possible jail time
Questions remain over how a Kiwi flew home from Perth when the city was in lockdown.
Focus Live: NZ's Covid-19 vaccine rollout 3% ahead of schedule
New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine rollout is three per cent ahead of schedule, except in Northland where a big push to use available vaccine is underway.
'Absolutely flawed': Will doctors visits become free in huge health shakeup?
"I don't think we've fully comprehended how much change is coming," union leader warns.
Covid jab or flu vaccine? 'Confusion and conflicting advice' over what to get first
People will have to wait five weeks between getting the Covid and flu jab.
Vaccine brought forward for some over-50s - where to get it
Early Covid vaccination centres are open across Northland for over-50s, among others.
Bubble breach: Perth lockdown traveller made it to NZ; 8 new cases in MIQ
Traveller from Perth self-isolating after trip during lockdown there via Sydney.
Derek Cheng: How the Govt opened the transtasman bubble without raising risk
A travel bubble freed up 1300 MIQ rooms - how the Govt closed the door on Covid risk.
Live: A Covid-free Friday - no new cases in NZ
The ministry will reveal whether there are any more close contacts of the case.
Covid airport worker has 31 close contacts; 3 new cases in MIQ
There have been 15 border-related cases since last July.
Resourcing key in improving health of Northlanders
Major reforms to the health system are set to benefit Te Tai Tokerau.
Health system overhaul could be 'monumental', GP says
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
A husband told to wait 8 weeks for urgent help, a new mum who died at home - the faces we failed
Families left wondering if their loved ones might still be here if they lived elsewhere.
Govt unveils plans for NZ's first 'truly national public health service'
The cost of the reforms are unknown at this stage but will be revealed in May's budget.
Many Auckland GPs unable to vaccinate because of DHB rule
Expert says 75 vaccinations a day 'would be a lot for many surgeries'.
Covid case: Airport worker cleaned 'green-zone' plane that flew to Aussie
Hipkins: The risk of someone cleaning a plane and passing on Covid was 'minimal'.
Little pays tribute to 'hero' health worker who once operated on his son
The healthcare worker was in the room during Little's speech this morning.
Health shake-up: Wellington health bosses ready to work with Govt
New Zealand's 20 DHBs will be replaced by one national body from July next year.
'Reckless' health shake-up could impact on regions - National responds
The Māori Party has welcomed the moves but says the 'devil will be in the details'.
Health sector shake-up: What this means for Māori
A new Māori Health Authority would recognise 'by Māori, for Māori, to Māori' approach.
'Incredibly hopeful': Mental health nurse on health shake-up
Whangārei nurse Terryann Clark hopes some failures will now be fixed.
Hundreds of type 2 diabetes patients saved - GP on health system shake-up
Diabetes patient John was prescribed insulin for 10 years, until he met Dr Glen Davis.
'Finally': Blair Vining's cancer doctor on health system shake-up
Blair Vining, 39, dedicated his last months fighting for better cancer care across NZ.
'What's all the fuss about?': Commuters face anti-mask propaganda on train
Wellington train commuters were handed the official-looking pamphlets yesterday.
Major health overhaul - All DHBs to be scrapped for one national authority
All of New Zealand's 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one.
Expert quits Govt group over 'grossly inequitable' vaccine rollout
Dr Rawiri Jansen said he felt his voice was not being heard.
Live updates: Covid case at Auckland Airport 'was fully vaccinated'
Jacinda Ardern confirmed the case is a person who cleaned planes from high-risk countries.
Two new Covid cases in MIQ as we burst the transtasman bubble
The Ministry of Health is due to release the latest Covid-19 case figures.
Covid update: No new cases in the community, four in MIQ
Today's Covid-19 update is the last one before the Australia travel bubble opens.
'Hindsight wonderful thing': Hipkins admits Govt could have moved earlier on testing register
40% of workers who have interacted with the border are not regularly using the register.
Covid-19: Why do some Kiwis flout prevention measures?
Why do some Kiwis still refuse to get Covid-19 tests, wear masks or stay home when sick?