Covid 19
Robertson: MIQ tried to be fair under pressure during pandemic
A High Court judge has found that the MIQ lottery system between September and December last year did not suffiently allow the individual circumstances of NZ citizens to be considered and prioritsed… Audio
Pregnant woman who fought govt pleased with MiQ Court decision
A woman who campaigned to make pregnancy an MIQ priority category is delighted the High Court has found the MIQ lottery system that operated was flawed. Justice Mallon found the virtual lobby which… Audio
Sir Ian Taylor welcomes judgement on MIQ lottery system
The government has come out defending its MIQ programme, despite losing a High Court challenge launched by the Grounded Kiwis group, representing New Zealanders stranded overseas and unable to come… Video, Audio
Grounded Kiwis wins High Court challenge over MIQ
'Not demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society'. Grounded Kiwis has won its High Court challenge against the Minister of Health after claiming the MIQ lottery system failed New… Video, Audio
Covid-19 update: 9830 new cases, 23 further deaths
Twenty-three more people have died with Covid-19 and there are 9830 new community cases of Covid-19, the Ministry of Health says.
Epidemiologist Michael Baker on XE arrival
The first local case of the Omicron XE variant - perhaps better described as a recombinant of the better known BA1 and BA2 sublineages - was reported over the long weekend.
XE may or may not be… Audio
'Enclose them like animals' - China seals off buildings during Covid-19 outbreak
Shanghai authorities battling an outbreak of Covid-19 have erected mesh barriers outside some residential buildings, sparking fresh public outcry over a citywide lockdown.
Kevin Day: 'Football fans feel they've lost the game'
Comedian Kevin Day is a staunch fan of Crystal Palace football club and self-described hopeless football romantic. He is also the co-host of The Price of Football podcast which digs into the influence… Audio
Dr Becky: the 'Millennial parent whisperer'
Dr Becky Kennedy became Instagram's favourite 'parent whisperer' almost by accident. Indeed,Time magazine went as far as describing 'Dr Becky' - as she's known online - as the 'Millennial parent… Audio
Covid-19 XE variant: Vaccination remains best defence, epidemiologist says
An epidemiologist says it is still unclear whether the new Covid-19 variant is more transmissible than Omicron.
Covid-19 update: 7390 new community cases, 19 deaths, Omicron XE in NZ
There have been 7930 cases of Covid-19 reported today and 19 new deaths, including two under nine years old, as well as the first case of the Omicron XE variant in New Zealand.
Northland hospitals full and short-staffed even before holiday influx to region
Northland hospitals are full and short-staffed, as the region expects more visitors and therefore more demand over the long weekend.
Covid-19: Counties Manukau DHB has postponed thousands of operations, appointments
Thousands of planned operations and appointments have been cancelled by Counties Manukau DHB due to Omicron.
Patient may have had longest Covid-19 infection on record
UK doctors believe they have documented the longest Covid infection on record - a patient who had detectable levels of the virus for more than 16 months.
Week in Politics: Inflation, inflation, inflation
Analysis - The prime minister smiled her way through Singapore and Japan this week but back home the highest inflation rate in a generation wasn't something to be happy about.
Consumer credit demand stays on the downward spiral
Omicron outbreak, rising interest rates and tough lending rules are affecting people's ability and appetite to borrow as consumer credit demand continues to plunge.
Few children experienced adverse side effects after Pfizer vaccine - survey
Most children aged 5 to 11 did not experience a reaction after receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, according to new figures from the Ministry of Health
Covid-19 update: 9390 new cases, 13 deaths - including one aged under 20
There have been 9390 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the community today and 13 further deaths, including one person aged under 20.
Why the transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health
Addressing how we treat teen mental health is of increasing importance with rising rates of anxiety and depression in teens and the likely impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes clinical psychologist…
Covid-19: One in four adults not boosted as demand dries up
The Covid-19 booster vaccine campaign has all but stalled, with demand drying up and the rate of booster coverage having declined.
