Covid 19
The woman behind 'Refreshing Local Democracy'
In this year's local elections six candidates are carrying the affiliation of Refreshing Local Democracy. But who and what is Refreshing Local Democracy, and what do the candidates stand for?
Australia to scrap mandatory five-day Covid-19 isolation period
Rules forcing Australians to isolate for five days if they test positive to Covid-19 will end from 14 October for everyone, with support for some workers to be able to continue isolation if needed.
Former Auckland MIQ facility Jet Park Hotel set to reopen to public
One of the first and biggest hotels to become a managed isolation facility in Auckland is ready to re-open its door for guests. Audio
Big hole in Auckand events group low on funding
Covid-19 restrictions have eased, the border's open to tourists, it's the summer Auckland's been waiting for - but there's a big hole in the promotions budget.
Economic development agency Tataki… Audio
Principals worry this year could be worst in pandemic for NCEA credits
Principals spoken to by RNZ said two-and-a-half years of Covid-19 disruption had left many young people short of the motivation and credits they needed to get their NCEA qualifications.
Schools warning 2022 worst year of pandemic
Schools have hit the final week of the third term and secondary principals are warning that this year is shaping up to be the worst of the pandemic.
They say two-and-a-half years of Covid-19… Audio
Japan to lift restrictions on foreign tourists
After two and a half years, the country will freely allow in vaccinated travellers next month.
'People should be taking responsibility' - Parents speak out on son's death linked to vaccine
The parents of Rory Nairn, whose death has been ruled from myocarditis caused by the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, say their son was failed by health authorities. Audio
Man who died after reaction to Covid-19 vaccine should have been informed of risk - parents
The parents of Dunedin plumber Rory Nairn say their son was failed by health authorities.
A coroner this week ruled the 26-year-old died in November last year as a result of myocarditis caused by the… Audio
Education Ministry turned down used MIQ air purifiers
The Ministry of Education turned down air purifiers taken out of MIQ hotels for use in schools at a time when Omicron was surging and it was still waiting for its own order to arrive in the country.
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Academics want inquiry into Covid-19 pandemic response
Leading academics at the University of Otago are urging the Government to launch an inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 pandemic response before memories of it are lost.
Since 1936, all sudden mass… Audio
Anti-vax group Voices for Freedom supporting local council candidates
Three local government candidates in Whakatāne district have the support of anti-vaccination mandate organisation Voices for Freedom.
Case numbers drop, but 'Covid is not going away' - Ministry of Health
Case numbers, "as expected", have continued to decline but it is not the time to get complacent, Ministry of Health Deputy Director-General Dr Andrew Old says. Video
Long Covid adding strain to chronic fatigue non-profits
Long Covid has added strain to support services for those suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, amid calls for the condition to be classified as a disability. Audio
Chinese scientists develop face mask that can detect Covid-19
Scientists in China say they have developed a face mask capable of detecting Covid-19 in the air.
Covid-19 is not over for disabled people
Opinion - Covid-19 remains a hefty risk, particularly to the disabled community - and many are alarmed New Zealand has ended most restriction rules, Chris Ford writes.
Man's death ruled a result of rare reaction to Covid-19 vaccine
Dunedin plumber Rory Nairn died from myocarditis caused by the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, a coroner has found.
Covid quarantine bus crash kills 27 and injures 20 in China
A bus carrying infected people to a Covid-19 quarantine facility in China has crashed, killing 27 of those on board.
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on a big weekend of football over the weekend, feelings about last week's Bledisloe Cup loss, and changes to COVID reporting. Audio
Covid-19 update: 9606 community cases mark move to weekly reporting
There have been 9606 cases of Covid-19 reported in the community over the past week, with today marking the transition away from daily reports to weekly.
