Covid 19
How the fight against Covid became a war between each other: Stuart McKenzie and Dame Miranda Harcourt
In early 2021 writer Stuart McKenzie and director Miranda Harcourt’s verbatim play Transmission opened to sell-out houses at Pōneke’s small, dynamic BATS Theatre. Fast forward three years and a sequel… Audio
'Timing is not good' for H5N1 pandemic - flu scientist
If the bird flu infecting cows in the US figures out human-to-human transmission, the timing could not be worse, a prominent Kiwi flu researcher says. Audio
Covid-19 update: 2343 new cases, 11 further deaths
Canterbury had the highest number of reported active cases with 399, followed by Capital and Coast with 217.
Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Long Covid sufferers fear benefit rule change
Sarah Macrae is in "agony" just trying to drive her children to school. Looking for work is impossible, she says.
Covid-19 update: 2618 new cases, 8 further deaths
There have been 2618 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and eight further deaths attributed to the virus.
Fears sick people will 'soldier on' at work with pseudoephedrine
Michael Baker said pseudoephedrine masks Covid-19 symptoms, meaning people could go back to work or school when they are still unwell and contagious. Video
School attendance stats held back by sickness
Just over half of students regularly attended school in term four last year, up on the same term in 2022.
Covid-19 update: 3385 new cases, 13 further deaths
There have been 3385 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 13 further deaths.
State spending needs to reduce to pre-Covid levels: Economist
The Chief economist at free market think tank the New Zealand Initiative says state spending needs to reduce to pre-Covid levels.
However, he questions whether blanket reductions at public sector… Audio
8000 health workers kept working despite not being fully vaccinated
The staff, including hundreds of doctors, were allowed to work through the pandemic because services could not function without them.
Risk of myocarditis from Covid vaccine very rare says physician
An infectious disease physician and expert in biochemistry says the risk of myocarditis after a Covid-19 vaccine is very rare but needs to be monitored.
Coroner Robin Kay has released the findings… Audio
Impossible to tell if death was from Covid vaccine or virus says coroner
A coroner has ruled it's impossible to tell if a 13-year-old boy died from his covid vaccine or a virus.
Coroner Robin Kay has released findings into this death on Wednesday, one of four in New… Audio
Long Covid side effects studied
A new study of Long-Covid shows the virus can cause a wide range of debilitating side-effects and even life-threatening conditions that could have serious implications for the entire health system.
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New study highlights long term effects of "long covid"
A new study is out today, with significant findings on the effects that Long Covid is having on people. Epidemiologist at the University of Otago Michael Baker has been part of the study and he spoke… Audio
Covid-19 update: 4042 new cases, 14 further deaths
There have been 4042 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 14 further deaths of people with the virus.
Why scrapping the term 'long Covid' would be harmful
Opinion - The assertion from Queensland's chief health officer John Gerrard that it's time to stop using the term "long Covid" has made headlines internationally.
Covid-19 update: 4666 new cases, 20 further deaths
There have been 4666 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 20 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Wage subsidy scheme judicial review heard in High Court
The court has heard arguments over the lawfulness of recommendations made by the Auditor-General about the wage subsidy scheme.
Covid-19 cases drop since last week
Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week. As of 11.59pm on Sunday, 4803 new cases had been reported, and 24 further deaths attributed to the virus. Of the new cases,...