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Analysis - Higher vaccination coverage, mask use and distancing would help keep New Zealanders healthier and reduce the burden of long Covid, Professor John Potter writes.

Deaths within 28 days of a Covid-19 infection will still be publicly recorded, but the Ministry of Health will separate out the total where death was as a result, or contributed to, by the virus.

An immunologist is warning "we're in for a rough ride" as new Covid-19 variants and waning immunity make it more likely people will be infected or reinfected with the virus. Audio

Analysis - More than 900 doctors warn the health workforce is in serious trouble as the surge in Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations draws a response from the government.

Covid-19 Response Minster Dr Ayesha Verrall says there's no doubt this winter is one of the toughest seasons New Zealand's health sector has ever faced. Video

Another 19 people have died with Covid-19 and there are 11,548 new community cases, the Ministry of Health reports.

The Health Minister says he has heard the "despairing comments" doctors have made and insists the government is responding to the very difficult situation in healthcare.

Jacinda Ardern says a change in Covid-19 traffic light settings would not make a significant difference on surging case numbers. Audio

Flu is dwarfing Covid-19 when it comes to hospitalisations at one of the country's busiest hospitals.

As winter really sets in, Covid-19 case numbers are back on the rise. Should health authorities be acting with more urgency?

Aotearoa is heading into the middle of winter, Covid-19 case numbers are rising, and health professionals warn it could mean a return to red restrictions.

New Zealand is facing a second wave of coronavirus infections as cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.5 spread around the country. Audio

Covid-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall says the country needs to remain at the orange traffic light setting as case numbers are starting to "creep up".

The flu season could last until the end of August in a worst case scenario, according to Counties Manukau District Health Board.

GPs and pharmacists administering vaccines are expecting a surge in bookings for children to get the free flu vaccine and say it will put pressure on their struggling workforce. Audio

Children will be able to get a free flu vaccine from Friday in a move to reduce hospital admissions, and more New Zealanders will now be eligible for a second Covid-19 booster dose. Audio

Another 12 people with Covid-19 have died and there are 5285 new community cases to report today, the Ministry of Health says.