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Europe continues to struggle with highly infectious mutations of Covid-19

Europe is struggling to battle highly infectious mutations of Covid-19 which are changing the game across the continent. Video / AP

Health Minister says Mother Matters video misrepresented Govt's work

Andrew Little has defended the government's investment into mental health resources.

Focus Live: Chris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall get Covid-19 vaccine

Watch: Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins receives his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, as does Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall.

Focus Live: Three new Covid-19 cases in MIQ, no community cases

People in managed isolation at four Auckland hotels will be blocked from taking buses to exercise sites amid investigations into Covid-19 transmission in MIQ. Meanwhile, there are three new cases of Covid-19 in MIQ and none in the community.

Focus Live: Family member of MIQ worker returns 'weak positive' Covid-19 test result

A family member of an MIQ worker has returned a 'weak positive' test result for Covid-19. The risk was low to the community, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said.

Officials investigating if MIQ returnee caught virus from another guest

Several investigations have been launched into the MIQ guest's infection.

Covid 19: Ashley Bloomfield music clip cost $40k of taxpayer money

Music remix and video played at summer festivals and other key events.

Focus Live: Auckland moves to alert level one

Auckland moves to alert level one today after 14 days since the last community case of Covid 19, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Focus Live: Two million Kiwis to be vaccinated in four months

The vaccine rollout is aiming to reach 2 million Kiwis within four months with people at higher risk if they catch Covid-19 being the next in line behind border and healthcare workers.

Authorities urged to speed review into MIQ infections, reduce arrival numbers

Time to 'turn down the tap' on the number of infected arrivals accepted into country.

Focus Live: New Hamilton Covid-19 community case

Director of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay said the public health risk was low but the Ministry was "scratching our heads a little" on the cases linked to the Pullman Hotel. Video / Ministry of Health

Focus Live: Dr Ashley Bloomfield on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Dr Ashley Bloomfield said the Covid vaccine was still due in New Zealand by the end of March, but officials were ready to start jabs sooner if the stock arrived earlier.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern reveals Covid-19 vaccine timeline

Medsafe has conditionally approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in New Zealand and the first Kiwis to get it will be MIQ workers and their families.

Simon Wallace: Critical junction for aged care

Opinion: Sector is underfunded by an estimated $425 million per year but keeps delivering.

Covid contact's dad aghast at advice; expert responds

Man told he doesn't need testing despite living with a close contact of new Covid case.

Covid-19: Pullman Hotel returnees urged to self isolate, get tested 'immediately'

The new case and the source of the infection were in rooms "in close proximity".

Focus Live: Boris Johnson announces new UK lockdown

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines a new lockdown for England as a new variant of Covid-19 sparks a surge of cases. Video / AP

Dr Ashley Bloomfield on new Covid-19 variant

Dr Ashley Bloomfield comments on the cases of the new UK variant that have been found in New Zealand's managed isolation facilities. Video / Ministry of Health