Covid 19
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.
Testing stations in Christchurch busy after community cases
There's been a steady stream of people getting tested for Covid-19 in Christchurch after two community cases, and Sealord has made changes to reduce the risk of crews bringing the virus into the…
Unemployment slightly lower than expectations
The labour market has fared better than expected during the Covid-19 pandemic but has still recorded the biggest quarterly rise in the number of unemployed in more than 30 years.
High school student close contact of Covid community case
A Christchurch high school has confirmed one of its students is a close contact of the latest Covid-19 case reported in the community.
Covid-19: Two new imported cases in NZ, none in community - MOH
New Zealand has two new cases of Covid-19, both in managed isolation, with no new community cases today, the Ministry of Health says.
Small business earnings up year on year, despite Covid-19
The manufacturing and construction sectors are the big revenue winners this side of lockdown, according to small business data from the accounting software firm Xero.
Auckland Westpac employee tests positive for Covid-19
Westpac says an Auckland employee has tested positive for Covid-19.
New Covid fears in Auckland
There are calls for a change of attitude by lead authorities after a person who had the Covid 19 visited a busy pub on Friday night in the northern suburb of Greenhithe. Hundreds of Aucklanders are… Audio
Pacific leaders target unequal impacts of Covid-19 on vulnerable in region
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have drafted a statement to be considered at the special session of the United Nations General Assembly on Covid-19 in December. Audio
Covid-19 patients suffered harassment and abuse
Many Covid-19 patients in Hawke's Bay felt stigmatised by the community following their diagnosis, while some said they felt harassed and were concerned they could be identified by the media, a survey…
Three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today
There are three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, all in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health says.
More than $11 million in wage subsidies repaid by Briscoe Group
Large retailer Briscoe Group has repaid more than $11 million received in wage subsidies to the government.
Covid-19: French police raid ministers' homes in inquiry
French police have raided the homes of government and health officials as part of an investigation into their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Woman with bleeding condition detained in managed isolation
A woman who could suffer extreme bleeding from a Covid-19 nasal swab is being detained in managed isolation for longer because she did not have a day 12 test.
London Calling: our weekly catch up with the BBC World Service
Peter Ross from the BBC World Service talks about Covid 19 numbers spiking over Europe and the real threat of a 2nd national lockdown in the UK. Audio
All Blacks fans pledge to stay home from match if ill
With 30,000 tickets sold in just over a week for the All Blacks game against Australia in Wellington, fans say they feel comfortable about attending, but would stay away if they had Covid symptoms. Audio
Authorities insist on nasal swab despite woman's bleeding risk
A woman who suffers from extreme nose bleeds may be forced to stay an extra week in managed isolation because health officials are refusing to let her have a Covid-19 throat swab.
'Long Covid': Why are some people not recovering?
For most people, Covid-19 is a brief and mild disease but some are left struggling with symptoms including lasting fatigue, persistent pain and breathlessness for months.
