Maternity shake-up: Pregnant women may have to pay for urgent doctor visits
GPs say the plan would have "serious unintended consequences" for women and babies.
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"At first I thought it was spam".
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Analysis: Ministry's vaccine rollout chart 'illustrative' only
Data specialist Chris McDowall asks why unreliable chart was used to show vaccine rollout.
Covid conspiracy threat: Security guards called in for vaccine rollout
Overseas vaccine thefts and protests mean security guards will be used in vaccine rollout.
How the fight against Covid-19 conspiracies is changing
The rise of conspiracy has led to shift from the 'single source of truth'.
One new Covid-19 case in MIQ, none in the community
Officials will provide more testing info, as well as an overall Covid update
Medsafe seeks more information from Janssen before approving Covid-19 vaccine
A further update on the Janssen approval process is expected in two to three weeks.
Watch live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield on NZ's Covid vaccine rollout
One case was a returnee from Ethiopia and the other from India.
Petition launched to save 'vital' Auckland disability facility
'It is a service New Zealand needs, but needs to be funded in a sustainable way.'
'Border workers don't wear ankle bracelets': Hipkins on 'lying' guard
Minister says one MIQ worker's actions shouldn't mean all others are mistrusted.
Dozens of MIQ workers may be missing regular testing
There could be up to 60 staff who haven't been getting regular Covid-19 swabs.
Ngātiwai Trust Board appoints new CEO
Hūhana Lyndon has been appointed CEO of the Ngātiwai Trust Board.
One million target - Ministry of Health unveils vaccine plan
The plan reveals a breakdown of vaccine numbers at each District Health Board.
Hospital overload: Patients forced to wait in the back of ambulance at EDs
The waits are occurring at Auckland, Middlemore and Christchurch hospitals.
'Unfathomable': Covid-infected MIQ security guard last tested in November
MBIE bosses don't know how many border workers have missed their routine tests.
Teuila Fuatai: Bureaucrats slowing pace of mental health change
OPINION: Appetite for new direction is strong but those at the top are dragging the chain.
Wellington water woes: Ministry of Health staff sent home after burst pipe
A water main that burst on Molesworth St has now been repaired.
Covid-19: Security guard travelled on three different buses
Passengers who were on the buses are considered to be casual contacts.
Health Minister rules out drug law overhaul
Andrew Little says any major change would first have to go back to a referendum.
MIQ worker wasn't vaccinated; 20% of border staff yet to get jab
The worker wanted to get the jab but was in isolation, Ashley Bloomfield says.
Live: New Covid case - another hotel worker tests positive, four new locations of interest
The latest case is the third Grand Millennium worker to test positive recently.
Covid-19: No new community cases, three in MIQ; new location of interest
An Auckland bakery is now a new location of interest, linked to an infected MIQ worker.
Covid-19 update: No cases in community, 10 in MIQ
The update comes four days after an MIQ security guard tested positive for the virus.
Covid-19: NZ's vaccine rollout a shambles - rest home boss
More certainty around dates is needed, Aged Care Association says; Ministry says April 14.
MIQ returnee taken to hospital with Covid symptoms
The person from the Jet Park Quarantine Facility was taken to hospital around 11pm.
MIQ hotel Covid case: 'At least five Auckland homes in a form of lockdown'
More tests planned, Ministry of Health says.
Gisborne health board member posts vaccine misinformation
Health leaders have been quick to condemn Meredith Akuhata-Brown's comments.
Masterton woman's appeal for medical funding rejected
Allyson Lock is just one of 11 people in New Zealand with the disease.
Six new Covid cases in MIQ, none in the community
More information about the latest border worker to catch the virus is expected.
Covid-19: Unvaccinated workers in MIQ will be moved to low-risk roles
From Monday unvaccinated MIQ workers will start being moved to low-risk roles.
Vaccine rollout in Otago called 'a shambles'
Some receive multiple appointments while other frontline staff had not been contacted.
Opinion: Accusation of mental health censorship a shocking one
It's time to ditch commissions, new offices, working groups and expert panel discussions.
Hotel security guard infected, 23 new Covid cases in MIQ
More detail is expected about a new possible case believed to be a border worker.