Covid 19
Positive Covid-19 cases may be under-reported - modeller
A Covid-19 modeller suspects there may be more cases than reported in the community because people aren't recording their results.
Getting inside the heads of movie watchers
Director, writer and producer Kevin Goetz has been at the centre of the movie research industry for more than 30 years. Goetz is also a member of the Academy and was in attendance at the Oscars this… Audio
The key role morning light plays in our health
A lack of sunshine means your immune system doesn't work as well, and your defence mechanisms suffer similarly. Professor Steve Jones explains the role light plays in our health, and why we need to go… Audio
Covid-19 update: 8810 new cases, 18 deaths, 690 in hospital
New community case numbers in New Zealand have dropped below the 10,000 mark for the first time in more than a month, with 8810 new community cases reported today, along with 18 new deaths.
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying in Tashkent is… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Baker
Professor Michael Baker is back with us for a Covid-19 update. He discusses reservations about the mandates coming off tomorrow, trial data on booster shots for 12-17 year olds, and whether New… Audio
New Zealand remains polarised over mandate liftings
New Zealanders remain polarised over the lifting of the mandates, with the latest survey from Research New Zealand showing that over one quarter of all respondents (27%) are "unhappy" with the lifting… Audio
Most deaths in Omicron outbreak were of men
Nearly two-thirds of the people who have died in New Zealand's Omicron outbreak are men, and experts say the science is inconclusive as to why.
Covid-19 update: 23 new deaths, 11,560 community cases, 678 in hospital
There are 11,560 new community cases of Covid-19 and 23 additional deaths to report today.
Experts sound warning over upcoming winter and flu season
Experts are warning this winter will be the toughest since the pandemic started with potential for a secondary Covid-19 wave coinciding with the flu season.
Riding On - tourism operator looks forward to border opening
The cycling boom has helped a King Country rural tourism business keep ticking over during the pandemic but the border opening to Australians this month can't come soon enough for Epic Cycle… Audio
Covid-19 journey: A scientist's warning from inside out
First Person - As more people in New Zealand find themselves face-to-face with a positive RAT, scientist Terry Taylor details his own experience of contracting Covid-19.
Doctors suspended over anti-vax claims win court appeals
Today's judgement says the Medical Council wrongly suspended the two doctors before investigations were completed.
Covid-19 update: 17 deaths, 13,475 cases, 764 in hospital
The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 continues to fall, but there have still been 13,475 new cases in the community and 17 more deaths reported in New Zealand today.
Covid-19: Stuart Nash on controversy over Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme
The Government is being criticised for distributing money from a lucrative tourism fund without a proper process and to some firms that didn't need it.
Funding came from a $290 million Strategic… Audio
Covid-19: Doctors warn tough flu season ahead
Doctors are warning that we could be in for a tough flu season shortly, after two winters with closed borders and very little flu.
Flu vaccinations are available from today.
College of General… Audio
Covid-19 briefing: One third of cases in children and teens
One third of all current Covid-19 cases in New Zealand are in children and teenagers, with 14 percent in children under nine, the Director-General of Health revealed at today's update on the Omicron…
Bridal boutiques suffering as COVID reshapes weddings
In the wake of covid, many small towns continue to do it tough. In the South Canterbury town of Waimate, two stores have closed in the past month. Mandy Tangney from Amanda's Bridal and Fashion… Audio
Paxlovid antiviral pill criteria 'reasonably strict' - Health Minister
The criteria for being prescribed the antiviral pill for treating Covid-19 is reasonably strict and people will have to be assessed by a doctor, Health Minister Andrew Little says. Audio
Jetboats and flying foxes: Getting RATs to those who need them
The DHB will use any mode of transport it can to get tests out to those who need them, says chief executive Russell Simpson. Audio
