Covid 19
Bloomfield's resignation: 'He felt the pain, he felt the pressure along with the rest of us'
Health workers are describing the departing Director-General of Health as having been vital in getting the country through the pandemic. Audio
Covid-19: Some teens given access to booster shot
From today, rangatahi aged 16 and 17 will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine booster shot.
The change makes a further 36,000 people eligible for the third dose.
Covid-19 Pacific Response Co-ordination… Audio
Covid-19: Home testing may miss 50% of positive cases
A University of Auckland epidemiologist wants pharmacies to be doing RATs, to improve the accuracy of tests and better capture the results.
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga helping whanau manage Covid
An iwi based call centre in Hastings is pumping out the calls to whanau all over the motu to help them manage Covid. Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is an iwi organisation, providing social and health… Audio
People with lingering Covid-19 symptoms struggling with brain fog, returning to work
Post-viral brain fog is causing forgetfulness, fuzziness, and frustration for New Zealanders trying to return to work after Covid-19.
'We have no idea of the real numbers' - Memo highlights fear RAT tests unrecorded
A leading epidemiologist says we have no idea how many community cases of Covid-19 there are in New Zealand because so many people aren't recording their rapid antigen test results.
Physical activity declined through pandemic - Sport NZ survey
Covid-19 has caused some to become couch potatoes. A Sport NZ study shows post the 2020 lockdown, participation in weekly physical activity was down almost six percent on pre-pandemic levels.
The… Audio
Brain fog plaguing people after recovering from Omicron
Post-viral brain fog is causing forgetfulness, fuzziness, and fatigue for New Zealanders trying to return to work after Covid.
The Royal College of GPs says most symptoms should resolve within four… Audio
Expert calls for pharmacies to do RATs to improve accuracy
An Auckland University epidemiologist wants pharmacies to be doing RATs, to improve the accuracy of tests and better capture the results.
There are increasing reports of people being having the… Audio
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield quits role
From August, the 1pm press conferences won't be the same, after Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced he'll step down at the end of July.
Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins has… Audio
Covid-19: What is the new XE variant?
The Ministry of Health is heeding a WHO warning about wider surveillance needed to detect a new Covid-19 recombinant. Here's what we know. Audio
Dr Ashley Bloomfield: 'The system is in good hands'
The departing Director-General of Health, speaking at today's regular Covid-19 update, says he is planning to take an extended break before putting thought into what to do next.
Covid-19 update: 12,575 new cases, 654 in hospital, 15 further deaths
There are 12,575 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 654 people in hospital and 15 further deaths reported.
Covid-19: NSW doctors believe thousands of daily cases unreported
New South Wales public health physicians believe the state's daily Covid-19 figures are at least 50 percent higher than the reported number, due to unreported positive results.
Shanghai Covid-19 lockdown extended to entire city
Chinese authorities have extended their lockdown of Shanghai to cover all its 25 million people after a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases.
Covid-19: What is the new XE variant?
A new variant of Covid-19 is spreading overseas, and it could be just a flight away from our shores.
Omicron "XE", a hybrid of Omicron, is estimated to be 10 percent more transmissible than its… Audio
Covid-19: Nurse on staff shortages in Dunedin
A nurse who worked a late shift at Dunedin hospital last night says the work is exhausting.
Anne Daniels, head of the Nurses' Organisation, works casual shifts at Dunedin's emergency department.
She… Audio
Covid-19 rule loophole allows bars and nightclubs to host seated service-free parties
A so-called grey area in the Covid-19 rules means bars and nightclubs have been hosting parties in the red light setting, free of masks or seated service. Audio
Auckland DHB workers at critical risk from fatigue - report
A report to board members said fatigue management had previously been classed as "high" risk but had been temporarily elevated to "critical" to allow for the impact of the Omicron surge.
Australia's Covid rules unclear as it faces new Omicron wave
An infectious diseases expert across the Tasman says Australia's Covid rules are unclear as it faces a new wave of Omicron. Most Covid restrictions there have been lifted nationally and while some… Audio
