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Covid-19: What happened in New Zealand on 21 April
A New Zealander was confirmed dead in Peru, more mercy flights for Kiwis abroad were planned, and an audit of PPE was announced.
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Du'Plessis Kirifi: The new breed of rugby star
With rugby sidelined there's been little speculation over which players might bolt into the All Blacks, but one who seems destined to don the black jersey is Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi. Video
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PM on the reasons why lockdown was extended
The vulnerable health of an urbanised Māori and Pasifika population was among reasons for extending the country's alert level 4 lockdown, the prime minister says. Audio
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What does the superhero craze say about our own times?
Superman and his descendants launched a fascination with technological superism that continues today. Iwan Rhys Morus is professor of history at Aberystwyth University in Wales and has recently… Audio
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Virus a stark reminder of Aotearoa's health inequities
New research has confirmed what Māori health experts have been warning since Covid-19 arrived on our shores.
Māori are more likely to die from the virus than any other ethnic group.
But now that New… Audio
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Virus, recession and 'institutional racism at all levels' hit Māori, Pasifika
Māori and Pasifika populations are more vulnerable to Covid-19 and the effects of a recession. The combination could be devastating, reports Susan Strongman.
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Covid-19 deadlier for Māori, Pasifika - modelling predicts
Covid-19 could be twice as deadly for Māori communities if the virus spreads in New Zealand - and the risk is even higher for older Māori and Pasifika, new research has found.
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Coronavirus: Elderly feeling isolated during pandemic
The focus will still be on keeping contact with others to the bare minimum once the country moves to Alert Level 3, but some restrictions around travel, business and activities will be loosened.
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Coronavirus: 5000 welfare requests to Queenstown Lakes District Council
Around three quarters of the people seeking welfare support in the Queenstown Lakes district are migrant workers and foreign nationals.
The Emergency Operations Centre led by the Queenstown Lakes… Audio
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Maths, models & insights into the coronavirus pandemic
Mathematician Alex James, from Te Pūnaha Matatini & the University of Canterbury, explains the art and science of modelling the coronavirus pandemic. Audio
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Maths, models & insights into the coronavirus pandemic
Mathematician Alex James, from Te Pūnaha Matatini & the University of Canterbury, explains the art and science of modelling the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Call for benefit relationship rules to be scrapped
The Council of Trade Unions says with more unemployment looming, Work and Income rules on benefits for people in relationships need to be scrapped.
Job seeker benefits can be cut to nothing depending… Audio
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Coronavirus: Burwood Hospital staff given access to N-95 masks, visors
Medical staff at Burwood Hospital have only just been given access to the highest level of face masks and visors - despite caring for the most Covid-19 cases of any hospital.
Six people from the… Audio
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Covid-19 lockdown tough on overcrowded households
Imagine living with 10 or more other people in a small house with one bathroom and one kitchen between you.
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Secondary school principal wants NCEA level 1 suspended for 2020
Kaipara College principal Steve McCracken says the number of credits needed to pass level 2 and 3 should also be reduced for 2020. Audio
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Coronavirus: Aged Care Association CEO on plan to buy test kits
Resthomes are considering buying their own testing kits, because the Ministry of Health has refused to test new admissions.
Yesterday a third death at Rosewood rest home in Christchurch was… Audio
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Coronavirus: Resthomes look to buy their own Covid-19 tests
Rest homes are now looking at buying their own Covid-19 testing kits after the Ministry of Health refused to test new admissions.
Infections have now spread to four rest homes - one in Auckland, one… Audio
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The silent demand for Women's Refuge
Going into lockdown with a violent partner is possibly the worst thing imaginable. Women's Refuge chief executive, Ang Jury is hoping to reach those who can't speak out. Audio
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Dear Aotearoa, from Mum
First Person - After three weeks of alert level 4 enforced isolation Papatūānuku, the Earth mother, tells Aotearoa she has "had time to breathe, to pause, to relax and regather".
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As it happened: Covid-19 updates on 11 April
There are now 13 significant Covid-19 clusters in New Zealand, including a new one which is linked to a Christchurch aged care facility. Follow our live blog here.
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Covid-19: New York has more cases of coronavirus than any country
New York state now has more coronavirus cases than any other country outside the US, according to latest figures.
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How not to destroy your relationship during lockdown
In the face of a global pandemic, where the outcomes are largely unknown, many romantic relationships will experience an increase in tension and conflict.
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Covid-19: What happened on lockdown day 15
Covid-19 cases dropped again, police set up Easter weekend roadblocks, a mandatory quarantine was announced and work on contact tracing capacity continued.
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Covid-19: Online learning poses challenge for low-decile schools
The nationwide move towards distance learning for students from next week will highlight inequities among children in New Zealand like never before, educators say. Audio
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Coronavirus: Food parcel demand skyrockets
The second full week of the new normal is almost over most New Zealanders are holed up at home, and relying on essential workers to keep the country running.
But not everyone can afford big trips to… Audio
