Covid 19
Business support package opens today, to give alert level help
From today, New Zealand businesses can apply for the government's latest Covid-19 support package.
Pfizer is using Israel to trial their vaccine: here's what it shows
Research from Israel shows getting just one Pfizer vaccine jab may curb the transmission of Covid-19, and getting both doses has led to a 94 percent drop in symptomatic coronavirus cases.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble reopens this evening
The first quarantine-free flight since the resumption of the one-way travel bubble with Australia takes off this evening.
Pasifika leaders in South Auckland reassure constituents
MP calls for compassion while local councillor offers advice to workers.
Air NZ urged to clarify refund /credit policy
As international travel continues to look like a distant prospect, Consumer New Zealand is calling for Air New Zealand to be clear with customers about its travel credit and refund policy. Since covid… Audio
Covid 19: What happened on 27 January, 2021
There are two new possible cases of Covid-19, all close contacts of the Northland case have turned up negative, and community checkpoints will be set up. Audio
Siouxsie Wiles explains possible reasons for Pullman Covid-19 cases
Two new positive Covid-19 results could be "weak positives", and they may not be infectious, says microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles. Audio
Pasifika urged to stay vigilant about Covid-19
The minister of Pacific peoples is urging communities to remain vigilant amid pandemic. Audio
Monday's Covid-19 updates: More locations of interest revealed
More locations of interest linked to a Covid-19 community case in Northland have been revealed as queues grow outside testing stations, and Australia suspends quarantine free travel in light of the…
Masks now compulsory on all AirNZ flights
Masks have been made mandatory on all Air New Zealand flights to and from New Zealand.
Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial
Wuhan has long since recovered from the world's first outbreak of Covid-19. It is now being remembered as a victory, and with insistence the virus came from somewhere - anywhere - but here.
Covid-19: EU anger over reduced Pfizer vaccine deliveries
Some EU countries are receiving much fewer Pfizer vaccine doses than expected, after the US firm slowed shipments.
France: More than 2500 break virus restrictions at illegal rave
An illegal warehouse rave that began on New Year's Eve in France in defiance of coronavirus precautions has been shut down by police after arrests and clashes.
New Covid-19 variant raises transmission 'R number' by up to 0.7
The new variant of Covid-19 is "hugely" more transmissible than the virus's previous version, a study has found.
First Pacific country starts Covid-19 vaccine programme
Covid-19 vaccinations begin in one part of the Pacific this weekend, but it's not yet clear when other Pacific countries will begin. Audio
Covid-19: Hundreds of military staff require psychological check-ups
Hundreds of defence force workers were exposed to 'critical incidents' that required psychological check-ups after working in Managed Isolation and Quarantine.
Parts of Sydney put into strict lockdown after 13 new cases
Residents in Sydney's northern beaches have been ordered to stay home until Wednesday, after a cluster of Covid-19 cases grew by 13.
European leaders are self-isolating after Macron positive test
A host of European leaders are self-isolating after the French President, Emmanuel Macron, tested positive for Covid-19.
Holidaymakers urged to be prepared if Covid-19 re-emerges
This afternoon the Covid 19 Response Minister, Chris Hipkins, outlined how the Government will respond if there is a case of Covid-19 in the community during the holiday period. Karyn speaks with… Audio
Big brand workers going hungry due to Covid-19 poverty
Garment workers for Adidas, Nike and H&M are among those going hungry due to coronavirus pandemic, a survey has found.