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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.

Two new Covid cases - one in managed isolation, one historical

The Ministry of Health is updating the latest Covid-19 numbers at 1pm.

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.

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.

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.