Covid 19
Oz court deals final serve in Djokovic saga
An Australian court has dealt the final serve in the Novak Djokovic saga.
The world tennis number one has been deported, without being able to defend his title at the Australian Open, which begins… Audio
Covid-19: Officials confidence children vax demand will be met
Doctors and nurses are stocked up, schooled-up and bracing for an influx as close to half a million primary school children get ready for a special paediatric dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
From today… Audio
Children's Covid-19 vaccine rollout begins
Doctors and nurses are stocked up, schooled-up and bracing for an influx as close to half a million primary school children get ready for a special paediatric dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
From today… Audio
Covid-19 update: Border worker confirmed as Omicron case
The border worker who was yesterday reported as Covid-19 positive has been confirmed to have the Omicron variant.
Global vaccine-sharing programme reaches milestone
The COVAX global vaccine-sharing programme has delivered 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses, according to one of the organisations which manages it.
'We're a bit behind': Omicron more threatening while booster numbers low
With New Zealand still being in the early stages of its booster rollout, it is more vulnerable to the impact of Omicron, Professor Michael Baker says.
200-plus police officers yet to get first Covid-19 vaccine dose
All constabulary staff, authorised officers and recruits must have had their first shot by the end of the weekend and police expect to stand down a small number of staff on Monday.
Auckland resthome caregiver tests positive for Covid-19
A ward at one of Auckland's largest resthomes has been closed, after a caregiver tested positive for Covid-19.
Govt works to get 14 people into MIQ after identity verification error
The government is trying to get 14 people into managed isolation, who missed out in the recent lottery because their identities could not be verified.
Covid-19 update: 29 new community cases in New Zealand, 25 in MIQ
There have been 29 new community cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today and 25 new cases in managed isolation and quarantine facilities.
Covid-19: 43 more deaths recorded in NSW, Victoria
Case numbers in NSW appear to be plateauing but hospitalisations in Victoria have risen.
First lot of 25,000 Auckland activity vouchers to be allocated
The first tranche of 100,000 vouchers for Auckland attractions will be distributed today.
Doctor recording patients vaccinated against Covid-19 as 'magnetic' in notes
Ministerial emails released to RNZ reveal that a concerned colleague emailed officials about what they had seen and heard from the anti-vax doctor.
Iwi collective’s online blitz targets hesitancy over children’s vaccinations
An iwi collective's Covid-19 campaign to lift Māori vaccination will go out on the front foot with an online information blitz to tackle hesitancy about vaccinating children.
Covid-19 vaccines: Deadline hits for Fire and Emergency, police
Today is the deadline for Fire and Emergency staff and some police officers to have had two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
'Frustrated' - International students stuck overseas plead for clarity
International students stuck overseas are pleading for clarity about when they can come to New Zealand.
Cook Island travel bubble reopens
The Cook Islands travel bubble has officially opened this morning, so we get some tips on how to do it safely with Victoria Courtney, the General Manager Product at Flight Centre. Audio
Not all health providers ready for paediatric Covid-19 vaccine rollout
The government set the rollout date at 17 January before Christmas yet some parents may find they are turned away from health providers that are not ready to vaccinate children.
Child vaccine almost here, not all health providers are ready
From Monday, tamariki aged 5 to 11 can get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, which is roughly one third of an adult dose.
But while January the 17th is the official start date for the… Audio
Cook Islands reopens border with vaccinated New Zealanders
The two-way quarantine-free travel bubble lasted just three months in 2021. Since then, the island nation has vaccinated close to 100 percent of its eligible population, paving the way for today's…
