Covid 19
China's Covid protests: What happens next?
The most dramatic protests in a generation - The Detail looks at the growing dissent in China over Covid-19 restrictions.
AudioArdern tests for Covid after contact with infected Cambodian PM
The Prime Minister has tested negative for Covid-19, after taking a precautionary rapid antigen test, because her Cambodian counterpart has come down with the virus.
Covid-19: Community transmission confirmed in Tuvalu
Tuvalu's finance minister, Seve Paeniu has confirmed community transmission of Covid-19 in Tuvalu.
Spying on our sewage
Covid-19 put wastewater testing on our radar, but what else can this technology tell us about our lives? Audio
Spying on our sewage
Covid-19 put wastewater testing on our radar, but what else can this technology tell us about our lives?
AudioNCEA exams begin without Covid-19 restrictions
For the first time in three years, year 11 to 13 students will undergo NCEA exams in relatively normal circumstances from today. Audio
Remote working trend contributing to Taranaki property boom
A Covid effect appears to be behind Taranaki bucking the trend of sliding property prices - at least for now.
Principals expect pandemic's disruption to learning will take years to make up for
Nearly three years of pandemic-related disruption has damaged learning in some schools and left others almost unscathed.
Passengers from Covid cruise liner walking around small town with cold symptoms
It comes as three big cruise liners - one with about 130 cases on board - arrive at New Zealand ports.
What should rich countries do with spare masks and gloves?
Supply chain researchers argue unused PPE medical supplies should be donated to developing countries, despite the WHO recommending against it.
New Covid-19 legislation key to reducing rushed law making, public law expert says
Creating new emergency pandemic response legislation will help avoid rushed law making if a new pandemic arises, according to a public law expert. Audio
How risky is flying without a face mask?
After two years of having to wear face masks on flights to and within New Zealand, the requirement has now been lifted.
Mask mandates: How have other countries fared after dropping requirements?
With mask mandates dropping around the world as the pandemic appears to enter a new phase, what we can learn from countries that have already left masks behind? Here's what you need to know.
'I had nothing to do with it' - Gang member wants apology over Northland lockdown implication
Mongrel Mob life member Harry Tam wants an apology after he was wrongly implicated in the Northland Covid-19 lockdown. Audio
Covid-19: Student attendance up, but 'staff-wise it's diabolical'
Thousands more children are going to school each day as Covid-19 case numbers drop. Audio
Inquest into man's death linked to Covid-19 vaccine begins
The inquest into the death of a Dunedin man linked to the Covid-19 vaccine will start this morning.
Surgeons forced to continue cancellations as Covid-19 pressures hit capacity
Surgeons are still taking a pen to their theatre lists every day, cancelling patients' operations at the last minute.
Covid-19 update: 4818 new community cases, 571 hospitalisations
There are 4818 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today and there are 571 in hospital with the virus.
Marshall Islands sees first Covid-19 spread
The Marshall Islands has lost its Covid-free status after tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.
Covid-19 update: 4006 new community cases, 13 deaths reported today
One of the deaths being reported in today's update was a child under the age of 10, the Ministry of Health says.