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Covid-19: 13 deaths reported, 4126 new cases

There are 549 people in hospital with the virus, 22 fewer than Thursday.

Covid 19 •1:31pm

North Korea claims disputed victory over Covid, blames Seoul

North Korea’s statements about its outbreak are widely believed to be manipulated.

Asia •10:48am

Surging employee sick leave strains small business owners

Of the 500 small and medium-sized operators surveyed by MYOB, 72% reported they were under increasing pressure due to staff shortages.

Employment •7:51pm

Final call for AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab, only 8% of supply used

The country's last doses are expiring in under a month.

Covid 19 •7:00pm

Covid-19: 24 deaths reported, 4818 new cases

There are 571 people in hospital with the virus, 28 fewer than Wednesday.

Covid 19 •Thu, Aug 11

Bonus credits offered to NCEA students for third year in a row

University Entrance and certificate endorsement requirements have also been lowered.

Covid 19 •Wed, Aug 10

Covid-19: 18 deaths reported, 5169 new cases

There are 599 people in hospital with the virus, 35 less than Tuesday.

Covid 19 •Wed, Aug 10

Covid-19: 23 deaths, 5939 new cases

There are 634 people in hospital with the virus, 20 fewer than Monday.

Covid 19 •Tue, Aug 9

NZ staying at Orange amid 'significant pressure on hospitals'

All of New Zealand has been in the Orange setting since mid-April.

Covid 19 •Tue, Aug 9

Aussie cricketer plays Comm Games final despite positive Covid test

Australia was pushed to the brink by India before claiming seven wickets in the last five overs for victory.

Australia •Mon, Aug 8

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Covid-19: 13 deaths reported, 4006 new cases

There are 654 people in hospital with the virus, 48 more than Sunday.

Covid 19 •Mon, Aug 8

Child among 13 more people in NZ to die with Covid-19

There are now a total of 1638 deaths confirmed as attributable to Covid-19 in Aotearoa.

Covid 19 •Mon, Aug 8

Covid-19: 3302 new cases, 18 more deaths reported

There are now 606 people in hospital with the virus.

Covid 19 •Sun, Aug 7

Covid-19: 25 deaths reported, 4790 new cases

There are 648 people in hospital with the virus.

Covid 19 •Sat, Aug 6

Spain leads Europe in monkeypox, struggles to check spread

Spanish health authorities and community groups are struggling to check an outbreak that has already claimed the lives of two young men.

Health •Fri, Aug 5

New York fears Polio outbreak amid possible community spread

The polio virus has been found in seven different wastewater samples in two adjacent counties north of New York City, health officials said.

North America •Fri, Aug 5

Covid-19: 19 deaths reported, 5296 new cases

There are 605 people in hospital with the virus.

Covid 19 •Fri, Aug 5

Covid-19: 49 deaths reported, 6152 new cases

There are 663 people in hospital with the virus.

Covid 19 •Thu, Aug 4

Full video: Covid, flu update given by Andrew Old

An update on technical changes to vaccination reporting was also be provided.

Covid 19 •Thu, Aug 4

Covid-19: 28 deaths reported, 6440 new cases

704 people are in hospital with the virus.

Covid 19 •Wed, Aug 3

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