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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 3 MIN

Flu-related hospitalisations soar in Auckland

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Auckland has had it's worst week for flu hospitalisations in a decade, while New Zealand is also close to the highest influenza rates in four years. Charlotte Cook spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest data.

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