Covid 19
A scaled back Coast to Coast to take place for 40th anniversary
Under the Red Alert level setting many events have had to be postponed, cancelled or changed to accomodate new rules and restrictions, One of those is the world famous Coast to Coast. It's happening… Audio
'Really pissed off': Confusion, worry abounds in phase approach
A Rotorua community leader says people are starting to get "really pissed off" with changes to Covid-19 strategy "every couple of weeks".
Otago University back to planning Covid-19 response after Omicron outbreak
With only a month until the academic year begins, the University of Otago is still making plans for how it will operate in the midst of an Omicron outbreak.
No vaccine mandate for Marlborough District Council staff
Marlborough District Council has not finalised its staff Covid-19 vaccination policy, despite other council's across New Zealand introducing mandates for employees.
Champion rower Hamish Bond hangs up oars
One of our most successful Olympians - Hamish Bond - is hanging up his oars.
The rower became the first male New Zealander to win three successive Olympic gold medals.
His most recent gold was in… Audio
Employers, Manufacturers Association frustrated over govt rapid antigen test policy
A business advocacy group has had its order of rapid antigen tests effectively absorbed into government supplies.
Now the EMA has been forced to source RAT tests from elsewhere. Meanwhile it is… Video, Audio
Life more expensive as inflation hits 30-year high
It's official, life is becoming more expensive, with inflation hitting an almost three-decade high.
The annual inflation rate has rocketed to nearly six percent. It is being fuelled by the soaring… Audio
Whaka 100 cancelled days before race over Covid fears
The wheels have fallen off a cycle race planned for this weekend, due to red light restrictions.
It was all go for the two day Whaka 100 events in Rotorua this Saturday until organisers say… Video, Audio
No guarantees hospitals, ICUs will withstand Omicron outbreak
The Prime Minister can't give assurances New Zealand's hospitals and ICU's will hold up in the Omicron outbreak.
New modelling predicts daily infections could climb sharply in the coming weeks and… Audio
Schools scramble to test students after Omicron case at Soundsplash
From summer festival to potential super spreader event, the fallout from Hamilton's Soundsplash gig is becoming clearer.
So far five attendees have tested positive for Covid-19, with at least one… Video, Audio
Covid-19 face masks: What you need to know
Explainer - Under the red setting of the traffic light system, many New Zealanders will have to adapt to stricter rules around the use of face masks, RNZ is here to clear it all up.
Widespread Covid testing needed in Nelson-Tasman - Medical Officer of Health
There are now 17 cases of Covid-19 in Nelson, with the health board moving to "stamp out" Omicron in the region.
Covid-19 update: 45 new community cases, 34 Omicron cases added to total
There are 45 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with the number of Omicron cases in the community rising to 90.
PM: 'The booster is incredibly important in the response to Omicron'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says every booster that a New Zealander receives will help reduce the spread of Omicron.
Covid-19: Consequences hit nurse who threatened medical professionals over vaccine
A Dunedin nurse who posted online threats against medical professionals involved in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout cannot practise nursing and is no longer working for ACC.
Horticulture, meat processors push for private RAT orders to protect supply chains
The horticulture and meat processing industries are among those advocating for the government to allow the private importation of rapid antigen tests.
Covid-19: Confirmed case in Gisborne
A person in Gisborne has tested positive for Covid-19.
The local district health board Hauora Tairawhiti confirmed the news this morning.
Local public health officials are following up with close… Audio
Covid-19: Soundsplash attendees to monitor for symptoms
Thousands of festivalgoers in Hamilton over the weekend must monitor for Covid-19 symptoms, after attending a possible superspreader event.
Reports of a suspected Covid case at Soundsplash Festival… Audio
Rapid antigen tests: Business 'has part to play'
The director of a company importing rapid antigen tests says the government should not try to be "all things to all people" in ensuring tests get to vital businesses. Audio
Labour confident, National concerned in face of Omicron
With modelling suggesting NZ could face a peak of 80,000 Omicron infections a day, Health Minister Andrew Little says he is "very confident" the country is prepared. But National is concerned about… Audio
