Covid 19
Warning sounded over any moves to defund Covid vaccine
A immunisation expert is worried if the government stops funding the Covid-19 vaccine people will no longer think of it as important. The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's possible some… Audio
Christmas conundrums, from gifts to parties to avoiding Covid: What you need to know
Explainer - The approaching holiday season is a time of joy. But it also involves a few tricky questions. From family gatherings to avoiding Covid and even navigating grief, RNZ is here to help. Audio
Covid-19 update: 6656 new cases, 20 deaths
Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week, according to Ministry of Health figures.
Covid-19: Royal Commission of Inquiry delays public submissions
Under the coalition agreement with New Zealand First, National has agreed to progress "as a matter of urgency ... a full scale, wide ranging, independent inquiry".
Covid-19 update: 6814 new cases, 27 deaths including child under 10
Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week but more people have died from the virus, including a child aged under 10.
Covid-19 still NZ's 'biggest infectious disease problem' - Michael Baker
Covid-19 booster vaccines are essential to help stem the tide of a fifth wave of the virus sweeping the country, epidemiologist Michael Baker says. Audio
Covid booster available as cases climb
Aotearoa is in its fifth wave of covid-19 infections, sitting at just over a thousand new cases each day.
And for those who wonder if they're eligible for a booster or not, the good news is that they… Audio
New separate pandemic inquiry may undermine ongoing Royal Commission
The new coalition government has decided to open an independent inquiry into the pandemic response but a legal expert warns it's not a good look.
WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
The World Health Organization has asked China for details on an increase in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
Covid-19 update: 7881 new cases, 20 deaths
There have been 7881 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 20 further deaths attributed to the virus.
‘This isn’t a life’: The crushing burden of Long Covid
The first authoritative NZ research reveals the heartbreaking impact of Long Covid on patients' lives, Newsroom's Marc Daalder reports.
The Week in Detail: From pandemic pets to Wellington's budget woes
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
'Wrong on many levels': Researcher criticises university's 'silencing' of Siouxsie Wiles
A disinformation researcher has told the court he was "astonished" to hear the University of Auckland deemed the risk of harm to microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles "unlikely to be high".
Students not testing for Covid, turning up sick to NCEA exams
Schools say they are relying on families to make 'sensible choices' as sickness threatens to derail exam season. Audio
Covid-19 update: 5947 new cases, 5 deaths in week to 12 November
There have been 5947 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand and five further deaths attributed to the virus.
Covid-19 inquiry bubbling under the surface
New Zealand's inquiry into how we handled the pandemic has already spoken to hundreds of people of all persuasions, but the work is definitely taking the hush-hush approach. Audio
Covid-19 not just a winter disease - health boss
Te Whatu Ora is urging high-risk people to protect themselves against the latest wave of Covid-19 sweeping the country.
'I shouldn’t have to go to jail' - Billy Te Kahika fights prison sentence
Billy Te Kahika is fighting to stay out of prison over a protest that flouted public health measures and rallied against efforts to keep the virus out of New Zealand.
Long Read: Loss of Incidental Connections
By Susan Strongman: Retired and living alone in Hamilton, Mum ticks a lot of the boxes that put her at risk of loneliness. Audio
'Very much in a peak': 'Fifth wave' of Covid-19 apparent
Wastewater testing and the number of hospitalisations are signs the virus is prevalent at present, Professor Michael Baker says. Audio