Covid 19
Covid-19: Whānau calls for help soar during Omicron wave
Demand for food parcels and support is so overwhelming a Māori health provider in Auckland says it's forced to turn people away.
Auckland case numbers could be peaking, modeller says
There are strong signs Auckland is passing its peak for Covid-19 case numbers, a modeller says, but hospitalisations and other regions' cases are not there yet.
Pandemic pressures hit cat shelters
Cat shelters are reporting pandemic-related trends, with a kitten boom and some unintended lockdown effects surfacing.
Covid-19 update: Eight deaths, 14,494 cases, 896 in hospital
Eight more people with Covid-19 have died in New Zealand, while the number of new community cases has fallen to 14,494 today.
Calling Home: Glen Craig in Port Vila
Sixteen years ago, Kiwi businessman Glen Craig took a one-year sabbatical from his work here to pick up a 12-month contract in Vanuatu. Little did he know that he would still be there in 2022… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money. Among other issues, they discuss the situation in Ukraine, National moving ahead of Labour in the polls, and the rising price of… Audio
How even mild cases of Covid-19 can cause brain damage
A new study has provided the clearest evidence yet that Covid-19 can cause regions of the brain to shrink - and lead to cognitive decline - even in people who aren't seriously ill. Dr Maxime Taquet… Audio
South Island waits for the worst of Omicron to hit
While Omicron cases soar in the North Island, health services across Te Wai Poumanu are still waiting for the worst to hit.
Community healthcare will bear the brunt of caring for Covid-patients and… Audio
Auckland hospitals stretched to limit, 856 Covid cases in wards
Health authorities are hopeful Auckland's turned the corner in its Covid cases, but the region's hospitals are being stretched to their limits.
There are nearly 21,000 new cases today, with 856… Video, Audio
Baby is first Taranaki ICU Omicron case
A baby is in intensive care with Covid-19 at New Plymouth Base Hospital. The baby is under one year old and was admitted with Covid-19 related symptoms, and moved to ICU as a precautionary measure.
Covid-19 update: Seven new deaths reported, 20,989 new community cases
Seven more people with Covid-19 have died in New Zealand - the highest number of daily deaths the country has seen in this outbreak - with 20,989 new community cases reported today.
Investigations into Covid-19 provision 'void' for disabled and at-risk
Research into vaccine distribution shows problem gaps Audio
Covid-19: RATs could have been used sooner - associate health minister
The Associate Health Minister says Auckland should have moved to using rapid antigen tests (RATs) earlier than it did. Audio
Minister doubles down on revealing private information about Charlotte Bellis
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has refused to admit he made a mistake or apologise after releasing private information about journalist Charlotte Bellis. Video
Covid-19: study shows vulnerable groups failed in vax rollout
A study released concludes the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine in this country has failed Maori and at-risk communities.
Researchers studied the geographical distribution of Covid-19 vaccination… Audio
Covid-19: architect of the testing strategy faces questions
Rapid Antigen Tests are now the mainstay of the country's Covid-19 testing regime.
The Government said yesterday that Rapid Antigen Tests, or RATs, made up 97 percent of all cases reported that day.
…Minister unapologetic over wrongly releasing personal info
The covid-19 Response Minister has doubled down on his decision to go against official advice and share private information about New Zealand journalist, Charlotte Bellis.
Earlier this year Ms Bellis… Audio
Capital's hospitals brace for strain from Omicron
Up to one in three patients coming through Hutt Hospital's emergency department have Covid.
At the same time 800 doctors and nurses at Wellington region's three hospitals have been off sick or in… Audio
Covid-19: GPs going extra mile under Omicron's onslaught
Busy family doctors are working evenings and weekends as they go the extra mile to cope with a rapidly rising number of Covid cases in the community.
The College of General Practitioners revealed on… Audio
Hospitality sector fears many businesses won't survive
As Omicron continues to spread through the country, hospitality businesses feel like they're about to fall as they try jump Covid's latest hurdle.
At RED, venues using vaccine passes are limited to… Audio
