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'It's really devastating': NZ COVID-19 long-haulers still suffering long-term effects a year on Newshub 28/02/2021 Lucy Warhurst Sunday marks one year since our very first COVID-19 case. But while we count the growing numbers of new cases in the current cluster, there are some still grappling with the long-term effects of the virus a year on. There is a group of around 200 Kiwis suffering what is known as 'Long COVID' - they call themselves the 'long-haulers'. Common long-term symptoms include fatigue, breathing difficulties, chest pain, joint pain, heart palpitations, dizzi...

'Absolutely non-stop': Calls for regulation as animal charities are flooded with unwanted kittens Newshub 20/12/2020 © Newshub There's been an increase in the number of abandoned kittens. Animal charities say they're being rushed off their feet by an influx of abandoned kittens. During lockdown essential vet services didn't include desexing, resulting in a surge of unwanted kittens. The summer season is also the start of the kitten season, as many cats breed in the spring - this means an increase in unwanted cats. "Pretty manic, it's been absolutely non-stop, we have had to call in other...