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Misinformation pandemic will endure longer than Delta
Analysis: Two deadly viruses exist currently - one is Covid-19, the other is misinformation. Unfortunately, there's only a vaccine for one of them, Nik Dirga writes.
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Fruit industry without enough RSE workers a 'disaster' - grower
The government has extended the freeze on releasing any new MIQ vouchers as cases in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak go into quarantine.
In Auckland two hotels normally used for returnees have been or… Video, Audio
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Opinion: Where is the kindness during these uncertain times of Covid-19?
Opinion - If one thing is certain during these uncertain times of Covid-19, it is that a hurting community doesn't need more pain thrown its way.
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Requiring Pasifika show passport for vaccine was wrong - DHB apologises
The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has apologised for wrongly requesting passports from Pacific people in line for a Covid-19 vaccine.
While there's no requirement to show ID to get a vaccine… Audio
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'We want Covid-19 eliminated': Pasifika community in Auckland test in hundreds
A dedicated Covid-19 testing station for the largest sub-cluster of this outbreak opened today in Auckland.
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AOG churches work together for dedicated Covid-19 testing
A dedicated testing centre for the largest sub-cluster of this outbreak opened today.
More than 100 cases trace back to the Samoan Assembly of God Church in Māngere.
The new testing station ensures… Video, Audio
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Paralympians ready to go in Tokyo
The Tokyo Paralympics get under way tonight, with Covid-19 cases rising in Japan and all parties acknowledging that there is still a challenge ahead.
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
Covid testing in Cooks as travel bubble suspended; Fiji minister attacks MP's dresscode, Polish prisoner in West Papua seeks clemency; and more.
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Covid-19 isolation requirements: What to do if you're a contact
With hundreds of new contacts of the current community cases being identified, do you know the rules around isolating? We're here to help.
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Covid-19 update: 11 new community cases and 8 in managed isolation
There are 11 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, with two people with the coronavirus taken to North Shore Hospital overnight.
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International media focus on NZ going into lockdown 'over one Covid case'
New Zealand is in alert level 4 lockdown after one case was found in the community, and it's got the international media talking.
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Covid-19: Supermarkets warn against panic buying
Supermarkets are again urging people not to panic buy as New Zealand faces a nationwide return to level 4 lockdown.
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Covid-19: too early to celebrate reduction in cases - Fiji govt
A drop in daily Covid-19 cases in Fiji should not be interpreted as a true reduction of infections, and could be due to changes in testing, the government said.
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Otago University, Dunedin hospital support Pacific-led research centre
The coronavirus has highlighted the need to build capacity in infectious and communicable disease research in the Pacific, health experts say.
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Covid-19: Vaccinated Māori, Pasifika down on rest of population
Months into the Covid-19 vaccine rollout, the number of vaccinated Māori and Pacific people remains well down on the rest of the population.
Health groups are worried efforts to target the most… Audio
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Mutation of Covid-19 Delta strain could happen in Fiji, experts warn
Health experts in and around Fiji say a new vaccine may be needed if the Delta variant of Covid-19, which is currently in Fiji, continues to mutate.
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New Covid-19 vaccine may be needed as Delta variant mutates in Fiji - experts
Health experts in and around Fiji are warning if the Delta variant of Covid-19 keeps mutating - a new vaccine may be needed.
More than 20,000 people with Covid-19 are in isolation and the death toll… Audio
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Christchurch's first Pacific church-based vaccine clinic opens
Christchurch's first Pacific church-based vaccination clinic has opened. More than 100 people from the Pasifika community had their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at St Paul's Trinity Pacific… Video, Audio
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
No apology for nuclear testing from French president; CNMI officials monitor volcanic activity on Pagan, and more.
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More Covid-19 victims unvaccinated as 1301 new cases confirmed in Fiji
Fiji has reported 1301 new cases of Covid-19 for the 24 hours to 8am yesterday.
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
American Samoa congratulates Samoa's new Prime Minister; US and the Federated States of Micronesia agree on a plan to build a military base; and more.
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'Fiji's time': How world media reacted to the men's Olympic sevens finals
Comment - For a few moments, Fiji was able to put aside the dreadful pandemic and focus on the joy of winning the men's sevens gold, writes Jeremy Rees.
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Fiji Covid-19 crisis: Nearly 1,300 cases in past 24 hours
The suffering continues in Fiji as Covid-19 cases soar amid its worsening health crisis.
Close to 1,300 cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours, resulting in new curfew hours for the nation's… Audio
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Amid Covid-19 crisis, Fiji politicians arrested for criticising govt
Fiji's opposition leader says he won't be intimidated or silenced for criticising government over a land bill.
At least seven politicians were arrested and taken into custody and questioned by… Audio
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Pacific News in Brief on Wednesday 21 July
Solomons hesitates on repatriating students; Samoa vaccination age could drop; Samoa's HRPP wins electoral petition, and more.
