Health
This category includes news and updates related to public health issues, medical research, healthcare policies, disease outbreaks, and efforts to improve healthcare services and overall well-being in New Zealand.
Covid-19: 2414 new cases, 22 further deaths
5 days ago
Covid-19: 2414 new cases, 22 further deaths
There have been 2414 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 22 further…
British public were failed by flawed planning for Covid pandemic, inquiry finds
1 week ago
British public were failed by flawed planning for Covid pandemic, inquiry finds
By Michael Holden, Reuters Britain let down its citizens by leaving the nation ill-prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic because of…
Covid-19 update: 2640 new cases, 30 further deaths
2 weeks ago
Covid-19 update: 2640 new cases, 30 further deaths
There have been 2640 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 30 further…
Next generation unlikely to get repeat of Covid wealth boom
3 weeks ago
Next generation unlikely to get repeat of Covid wealth boom
New Zealand’s 2021 surge in wealth has created a “generational divide” of the sort that may never be seen again,…
Home detention for false Covid-19 loan claim
3 weeks ago
Home detention for false Covid-19 loan claim
An Auckland woman who tried to claim nearly $60,000 in Covid-19 relief money has been sentenced to home detention. Samantha…
Covid-19 outbreak at Summerset retirement village infects 23 residents
3 weeks ago
Covid-19 outbreak at Summerset retirement village infects 23 residents
More than 20 residents at a Wellington retirement village have tested positive to Covid-19 in an outbreak. Summerset said 22…
Covid-19: 2772 new cases, 31 further deaths
3 weeks ago
Covid-19: 2772 new cases, 31 further deaths
There have been 2772 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 31 further…
Covid-19 sick leave for health workers set to go
3 weeks ago
Covid-19 sick leave for health workers set to go
Health New Zealand is scrapping Covid-19 sick leave for health workers from next week, despite the recent spike in cases…
Covid-19: 3657 new cases, 40 further deaths
4 weeks ago
Covid-19: 3657 new cases, 40 further deaths
There have been 3657 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 40 further…
No more free GP visits for adults, some teens with Covid-related illness
4 weeks ago
No more free GP visits for adults, some teens with Covid-related illness
From next week, people aged 14 and over will have to pay for Covid-related visits to the GP. Health New…