Covid 19
Why this year's flu season is weird
This year's flu season is proving what healthcare specialists and epidemiologists have been saying all along: Viruses are unpredictable and, sometimes, a little weird.
NZ may be nearing next Omicron wave - microbiologist
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says with the new Omicron subvariants now in New Zealand the question is when the next wave of Covid-19 cases will hit.
Why you end up crying, even when you're not sad
Ever found yourself with tears running down your cheeks after a seemingly minor incident or experience? It's probably just a result of your prefrontal cortex becoming overwhelmed, like a computer… Audio
Calling Home: Holly Mathieson in Glasgow/Nova Scotia
Holly Mathieson is based in Glasgow but for the past two and a half years she has been commuting to Halifax, Nova Scotia to act as the Music Director of Symphony Nova Scotia, one of Canada's top pro… Audio
Covid-19 update: 6297 new community cases, 10 more deaths
There have been 6297 new community cases reported in New Zealand today, with 10 more deaths and 361 people in hospital, the Ministry of Health says.
How far away is a universal coronavirus vaccine?
Vaccine researchers are increasingly interested in the pursuit of a universal coronavirus vaccine that is resistant to all variants.
University of Auckland vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris spoke… Audio
Napier council made changes to library services after meeting with anti-vaxxers
Emails reveal Napier City Council bowed to pressure from anti-vaxxers, closing most of its main library earlier this year over complaints unvaccinated people couldn't use it.
Covid-19 update: 27 further deaths, 7927 new community cases
There are 27 new deaths of people with Covid-19 and 7927 new community cases in New Zealand today, the Ministry of Health has reported.
Explainer: Can we still avoid Covid-19 and is there any point trying?
With new Covid-19 case numbers down, many may be asking if there's any point keeping up precautions to avoid the virus, particularly those who haven't caught it yet. Here's what you need to know.
Seven million official Covid-19 cases in Australia since 2020
There have been more than seven million recorded cases of covid in Australia since 2020, but experts believe the true number is likely to be much higher. This comes as restrictions have eased… Audio
Home schooling applications dip after spike
Home education applications that saw a huge increase under the red setting of the Covid Protection Framework have dropped with the relaxing of rules.
Over capacity: All planned surgeries postponed at Dunedin Hospital today
Sustained pressure on the health care system together with high numbers of emergency department presentations, Covid-19, staff fatigue and illness all played a role.
Early indications that new Covid-19 variants 'increasing in prevalence'
Ministry of Health officials have provided an update on surveillance measures being used to monitor new variants of Covid-19 in Aotearoa.
Covid-19 update: 24 further deaths and 7050 new community cases
There are 24 further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 7050 new community cases recorded by the Ministry of Health today.
2020 lockdown: 40% of people with mood disorders had worsening symptoms
An international study has found a link between the first Covid lockdown and worsening mental health for people with mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar.
Covid-19: Study finds lockdowns had negative effects for people with mood disorders
An international study which looked at the impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns on people who are bi-polar or suffer depression has found 80-percent reported negative effects.
Researchers believe… Audio
Principals fear worse coming with winter illnesses
Winter illnesses and Covid-19 have been sweeping through schools causing critical disruption to student learning.
Principals fear the worst is yet to come.
Post Primary Teachers' Association… Audio
Covid-19 surge disrupting learning around NZ
A surge of winter illnesses and Covid-19 among teachers is disrupting learning at schools around the country.
Some are rostering particular year levels home or asking families to keep children away… Audio
Eligibility for second booster announced
First it was double-vaxed, now it's double-boosted - those most vulnerable to Covid-19 will soon be eligible for their second booster.
The government is introducing a Bill to amend legislation so… Audio
Covid-19 update: 14 more deaths, 10,191 new community cases
There are 10,191 new community cases of Covid-19 recorded in the past two days and 14 further deaths of people with the illness, the Ministry of Health has announced.
