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There are three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today. The number of cases has remained in single digits for 12 days. There are no further deaths.
Government 'fallen short' on human rights in Covid-19 response
The Human Rights Commission is concerned about "significant shortcomings".
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Infections have risen much faster among healthcare workers than the rest of New Zealand.
Border bombshell: Winston Peters reveals Health Ministry advice to close NZ was rejected
Govt rejected health officials' advice to close the border - even to Kiwis.
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One of the biggest information gaps we have is real-time data on unemployment.
Focus Live: Two new Covid-19 cases, no additional cases
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Bridges calls for Health Minister's resignation after 'third strike'
David Clark admitted to moving boxes between houses during level 4 lockdown.
Explainer: Why are we still seeing new cases of Covid-19?
We talk to the scientists who have steered us to alert level 3.
NZ in global headlines after 'eliminating' Covid-19
But an expert says NZ has yet to define what elimination of Covid-19 actually means.
PM warns NZ to stay vigilant as another death, five cases reported
NZ goes into level 3 tonight at 11.59pm, after being at level 4 for more than four weeks.
Record number of Kiwis get the flu jab before winter
The restrictions to receive the jab have lifted - and 700,000 vaccines are available.
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The number of coronavirus cases is up, should we be worried?
'If you look at this week's cases compared to last week, we're in a better place.'
All you need to know about your bubble under level 3
All your bubble questions answered as NZ prepares to leave alert level 4.
Childcare in Level 3: Sandpits closed, parents told to stay in cars
Sandpits stay closed; parents advised to wait in cars at dropoff if necessary.
Editorial: How will history judge NZ's Covid-19 response?
We say: The Government's call to "go hard and go early" appears to have paid off.
Auckland woman dies of Covid-19, 5 new cases today, 77% of NZ cases recovered
The woman who died was a resident of CHT St Margarets Hospital and Rest Home.
How NZ plans to eliminate outbreaks after lockdown
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Mixed messages: Are face masks needed while using public transport?
"You can find very high-level specialists on both sides of the argument," Bloomfield says.
Bloomfield blunder: Officials review language used to describe virus patients
Police also have a warning for Kiwis wanting to sneak away this weekend.
'Significant drop' in injury-related hospital admissions during lockdown
Medical experts say hospitals should offer full services until resources run dry.
Breast cancer surgery delay costs patient $15,000
Breast cancer diagnosis on day lockdown start forces woman into costly private surgery.
Ashley Bloomfield apologises to family mourning Covid-19 victim
'No one wants to create any kind of extra additional stress for families ...'
HDC assesses 50 complaints over Covid-19
Access to specialist treatment, cancelled procedures, visiting patients, among complaints.
Preschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mum
Schools and early childhood centres will open on April 29
Controversial US billionaire's firm had talks with Govt to combat Covid-19
Health Ministry has confirmed it had talks with Palantir over data management.
'Helicopter' cash for Kiwis an option in Covid-19 recovery: Finance Minister
Some practices say they are now facing closure unless they can get urgent support.
Thousands more masks found with crumbling elastic
More face masks deemed unfit for purpose in the fight against Covid-19.
How far can you extend your bubble before it pops in alert level 3?
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