Health & Bodies
Covid update Jan 19: 24 community cases
Wednesday January 19
There are 24 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
Of these, 14 are in Auckland, 1 is in Northland, 1 in Waikato, 5 are in…
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We spoke…
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Today we launch our new sex advice column: Horny On Main
Today we launch the new Re: sex advice column, Horny on Main. You can read the first instalment, How do I get my libido back after…
Aucklanders bought more sex toys than any other region this year
The Satisfyer Pro 2, aka the Harry Styles of sex toys, dominated for the third year in a row.
Summer with Delta: How to stay safe
We asked an expert what to watch out for.
Covid update 11 Dec: 63 new cases, 60 people in hospital
89% of eligible population fully vaccinated.
Smokefree 2025: A generation of New Zealanders will never be able to legally purchase cigarettes
The Government unveils its plan for a Smokefree Aotearoa
Too much screen use is giving young people a dry eye disease typically seen in elderly
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Covid update: 135 new cases, Government purchases new antiviral Pfizer pill
Monday December 6: 4pm
The Government has purchased a new medicine from Pfizer which early research has shown could dramatically reduce the hospitalisation and death of people…
Covid update: 92 new cases in the community
Friday December 3
There are 92 new cases in the community today (back to double digits – woo!). 80 in Auckland, two in Waikato, one in Northland,…
Covid update: More cases in Nelson-Marlborough; 86 people in hospital; 9 in ICU
Today, there are 172 new community cases.
2 are in Northand, 142 are in Auckland, 15 are in Waikato, 1 is in the Bay of Plenty, 2…
Here’s what we know about the Covid Omicron strain
It's certainly a lot harder to pronounce.
Covid update: Vaccine rollout for children could begin in January; 83 people in hospital
The Government is looking at a "paediatric version" of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Covid update: 86% of eligible population vaccinated; 89 people in hospital
Tuesday 30 November
86 percent of those eligible for the vaccine have now had both doses. There are also 134 new cases today.
Of the new cases, 1…
Traffic light system: Auckland, Northland and parts of central North Island will be red, rest of NZ…
Monday 29 November, 4pm
Today the government has announced which colour each region of New Zealand will be at when the country enters the traffic light system…
Covid-19 Update: 182 new community cases
Today there are 182 new community cases.
Covid update: 1 death; Booster rollout beginning; 82 in hospital
From tomorrow, anyone eligible for a booster shot can get one. An elderly person has also died.
Covid update: 145 new cases, 77 in hospital, one death
Officials are assessing international information on the new Omicron strain.
Covid update: 78 people in hospital. 173 new cases
More than 2 million My Vaccine Passes have been issued ahead of next week.
Covid update: 1 death; 77 people in hospital; 178 new cases
Another person with Covid has died. Today’s new community cases are in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and MidCentral.
The Ministry of Health said the…
Covid update: 87 people in hospital; travel restrictions ease for vaccinated
International travel restrictions will ease in the New Year for fully vaccinated people.
Covid update: 215 new cases and more info on vaccines and businesses
There are 215 new community cases today: 196 in Auckland, 11 in Waikato, four in Northland.
Covid update: 205 new cases, one new death
Today there are 205 new cases of Covid-19 to report.
Covid update: 83 in hospital; 12 DHBs reach 90% first dose vaccination milestone
Of those in hospital, 5 are in ICU. There are also 149 new cases today.