Privacy, security concerns delay CovidCard trials
A trial of the bluetooth technology was due to start in Rotorua a month ago.
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Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield reveals two new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation
Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield reveals there are two new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation and new details on healthcare workers that contracted Covid-19 during the pandemic. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dame Rosie Horton 'heartbroken' at closure of Auckland disability facility, demands answers from trust
There are fears the $40m property could be sold or converted into a rest home.
Patients may pay more for out-of-stock inhaler
An inhaler is now among the medications out of stock because of Covid delays.
Day services for disabled closed, moved into homes
IDEA Services is still reviewing how it provides vocational services for the disabled.
Election 2020: What's the plan to improve our health? Policies compared
What are the parties' policies for our pandemic-strained health system?
Public v private healthcare: Academic backs calls for look at two-tier system
Research found private healthcare did not reduce waiting times in the public system.
Five new Covid cases - all in isolation; new rules for air crew; PM's big level 1 call
There are five new cases today, but they are in managed isolation, not the community.
Baby on way for stranded seasonal worker
Takeisi Laki's baby boy is due in two weeks - but she can't get home to Tuvalu.
One new Covid-19 case in managed isolation
The last community case was reported on September 24.
Covid 19 coronavirus: German crew who entered NZ unlawfully have flown home
The German crew left New Zealand on a flight yesterday.
Covid 19: German crew who entered NZ unlawfully have flown home
The German crew left New Zealand on a flight yesterday.
Focus Live: Dr Caroline McElnay reveals there are no new cases of Covid-19
Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay reveals there are no new cases of Covid-19 today and no one in hospital with the virus. Video / Mark Mitchell
The Covid-19 puzzle: Communal rubbish bin blamed for virus spread
Scientists believe they have solved the mystery of the Christchurch returnees cases.
Covid Air: The 10 infections on a single flight into New Zealand
Ten of the new cases were aboard a single flight from India, arriving on September 26.
Use Ōhakea airbase for quarantine: Expert's plea to ditch hotels
Professor Nick Wilson is renewing his call for the Government to use Ōhakea Airbase.
Covid-19: Clever NZ model can predict virus' spread - by suburb
A clever new model quietly developed with Govt may change how NZ responds to outbreaks.
Focus Live: 12 new cases of Covid-19 in NZ, 10 from the same flight
Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay revealed there are 12 new cases of Covid-19 all in managed isolation with ten arriving on the same flight from India. Video / Mark Mitchell
One new Covid-19 case in managed isolation
The positive case arrived in New Zealand from France via Singapore on September 25.
German sailors who entered NZ unlawfully will leave without yacht
Yacht carrying unlawful German nationals took locals by surprise.
$65m spent on Covid-19 processing tests
"Is it time to have a national, publicly-run pathology service?"
Two new cases of Covid-19 today, both in managed isolation
Both of today's new cases have been transferred to the Auckland quarantine facility.
'Blatant disregard': Three Germans detained in Bay of Islands after breaking Covid-19 border controls
Three German nationals blatantly disregarded NZ's border restrictions, officials said.
Two new Covid cases - one in managed isolation, one historical
The Ministry of Health is updating the latest Covid-19 numbers at 1pm.
Aucklanders going on holiday told to take Covid alert restrictions with them
It's the first weekend of lower restrictions, and officials are urging caution.
Euthanasia referendum: Meet the Australian doctor helping people to die
Victoria legalised euthanasia last year. What lessons does it have for New Zealand?
Multimillion-dollar superyacht repair loophole into NZ border
Superyachts spending millions in NZ boat yards have entered the closed border since June.
6 months since lockdown: Kiwis reflect on living with Covid
Six months ago today the country was placed into full lockdown in response to Covid-19.
Covid-19: Two new cases in New Zealand, one in the community
As 31 people isolate after a Taupō reunion, we wait to see if there others were infected.
Critic concerned over mental health review
Waikato mental health and addiction service system-wide review to kick off next week.
'Not a magic bullet': Fears docs are over prescribing youngsters with ADHD drugs
A study reveals the rate of ADHB medication prescribing has sky-rocketed over a decade.
Disabled man couldn't get treatment until it became emergency
Man's family have had to battle system to get him urgent medical care.
Covid family visited Taupō hot pools, skydived - 31 close contacts identified
There are three new Covid cases today in managed isolation.
Hospital backlog blowout: Care delayed for 500,000 Kiwis
Growing wait times are sparking fears patients are being put at further risk.