New Zealand mortality at older ages improved in 2024.  Normal trends have resumed after Covid-19.  But not all is well. Continue reading →

New Zealand was well known in the early years of the Covid-19 pandemic for having few related deaths while other countries suffered heavy loss of life. Some thought that there would be a ‘catch up’ so that total excess deaths would end up similar to those in other countries.  There wasn’t.  New Zealand remains an outstanding example of saving lives.
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