Covid 19
Education staff warn behaviour worse due to pandemic
Principals and teachers warn children's behaviour and achievement is worse because of the pandemic.
They say some young people have gaps in their learning and some have missed basic routines and… Audio
Nearly one in three nursing students drop out before qualifying
Nearly one-in-three nursing students drop-out before qualifying, due to financial pressure, family responsibilities and other factors made worse by Covid-19.
At the same time, health boards and rest… Audio
Nearly one in three nursing students drop out before qualifying
Financial pressure, family responsibilities and other factors made worse by Covid-19 are having an impact on whether students complete their courses.
Will Covid-19 vaccines be updated for variants?
New variants of Covid-19 are regularly reported and experts tell us this will continue, so why are we still using a vaccine matching the original Wuhan variant?
Cancer treatment, diagnosis largely unchanged during Covid-19 peak
The Cancer Control Agency Te Aho o Te Kahu says it's very reassuring that cancer services continued to function throughout March, despite Omicron peaking at the time.
The show that brought Bob Dylan to tears
International musical theatre is set to return to New Zealand with a bang later this month when the hit musical Girl from the North Country opens in Auckland. Celebrated Australian actress Lisa McCune… Audio
Calling Home: Pete Gorman in Gyumri, Armenia
Karitane native Pete Gorman has been working as a digital nomad since 2015, living for short periods of time in an incredible number of countries. Pete and his wife Nok are currently living in Gyumri… Audio
What makes people behave badly on dating apps?
Although many Kiwis met their current partner on an app, others repeatedly experience ghosting and derision in the online dating realm, says social researcher Joanne Orlando. Audio
Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter at the Platinum Jubilee
Victoria Arbiter has spent a lifetime in close proximity to the British Royal Family. The royal commentator joins the show from London to discuss the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and the limited role… Audio
New subvariants will likely lead to second Omicron wave - epidemiologist
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says he is not surprised new Omicron subvariants have been found in the community.
Covid-19 update: 11 more deaths and 6291 new community cases
Another 11 people have died with Covid-19 and another 6291 community cases have been reported, the Ministry of Health says.
Health system hit hard by winter illness while 'stubborn' Covid-19 numbers persist
Multiple waves of winter illness are washing over a health system already under strain, and now the fight is on to keep clinicians' heads above water.
Covid-19 update: First community cases of Omicron subvariants detected
Four cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.5 and one case of BA.4 have been detected in the community with 6232 new community cases and 14 further deaths also reported today.
Health Promotion Agency employee under investigation for potential conflicts of interest
An independent investigator has been appointed to assess whether there were conflicts of interest involving a Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency staff member.
Overflowing emergency departments "a perfect storm"
A top doctor is warning that long waits in over-run emergency departments this winter could result in increased illness, injury and death. Cases of influenza and Covid-19 are already putting pressure… Audio
Covid-19: Hospitalisations could be higher in second Omicron wave
A Covid-19 modeller is warning a second Omicron wave, likely in the next three to four months, could result in higher numbers of hospitalisations and deaths. Audio
Covid-19: Modeller warns another virus wave is coming
A leading Covid-19 modeller is warning a new wave is coming and more people will end up critically ill or dying.
Canterbury University mathematician Michael Plank says Covid-19 case numbers… Audio
WHO says Covid-19 in North Korea likely 'getting worse, not better'
The World Health Organisation has cast doubts on North Korea's claims of progress in the fight against a Covid-19 outbreak, saying it believes the situation is getting worse, not better, amid an…
Covid-19 update: 13 deaths and 7870 new community cases
Another 13 people with Covid-19 have died and another 7870 community cases have been notified, the Ministry of Health says.
'It feels unsafe': Teachers say health at risk with low mask use by students
Teachers who contacted RNZ to comment on a story about high rates of Covid-19 infection among school staff said too many students were not wearing face masks. Audio
