Covid 19
New Zealanders itching to travel as isolation requirements end
Tickets booked, bags packed. New Zealanders are saying 'see ya later' with the suspension of isolation requirements.
But while an overseas holiday is now back on the cards for some - the move's not… Video, Audio
Tertiary union disappointed at VUW's handling of Covid-19
As Victoria University faces a rapid spread of Covid among students, the Tertiary Education Union says it is very disappointed in university leadership.
"I think we've seen a pattern over two years… Audio
Omicron: Thousands told to get retested after lab system failure
Thousands of people are being told to get retested for Covid-19 after an overwhelmed lab system failed when the Omicron wave hit.
It's been revealed tens of thousand of people have been waiting more… Audio
No freedom yet for Covid-19 'bunker babies'
They are known as "bunker babies" - children born during the pandemic who have spent their short lives in and out of lockdown.
Covid-19: Nearly 20,000 new community cases today
There are 19,566 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, the Ministry of Health has reported.
Covid-19 vaccine Novavax approved for use in New Zealand
The Novavax Covid-19 vaccine has been approved in New Zealand for those aged 18 and over.
'Next few weeks are going to be tough' - Dr Bloomfield on Covid-19 case numbers
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says the health system needs New Zealanders' continued cooperation as almost 20,000 cases are announced today.
Border reopening a mixed bag amid health crises say nurses
Nurses say the earlier border might bring some relief, but it's not a silver bullet to the dual crises of Omicron and healthcare workforce shortages.
From the end of the week, vaccinated New… Audio
Sir David Skegg: 'I expect tourists will be welcome to NZ earlier than we expected'
The epidemiologist says more border restrictions may ease soon, as the National Party calls for all visitors to be allowed into the country. Audio
Covid-19: Babies born in pandemic lockdown still reclusive
They're known as "bunker babies" - children born during the pandemic who have spent their short lives in and out of lockdown.
While New Zealanders are now learning to live with the virus, some… Audio
Call for more support for kids in sex abuse cases
Chief Victims Advisor to the Government Dr Kim McGregor is calling for more support for children navigating the court system when they make a sexual violence complaint.
Children were the victims in… Audio
'We don't have enough to give out, so we can't give to all'
The need to isolate at home means that tens of thousands of Covid-19 cases and their contacts are relying on family or friends to bring them what they need while they recover. Audio
Covid-19: National Party wants all travellers allowed into NZ now
The National Party says all travellers should be allowed to come into the country now without isolating if they test negative for Covid-19 on arrival.
New rules are about to kick in this week, with… Audio
Covid-19: Food supply chains expecting a hit from Omicron
Restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores are expecting gaps on shelves and in menus as Omicron spreads.
They say most stores have the products they need for now, but they doubt that will last… Audio
Covid-19: Dropping self-isolation for international arrivals will have minimal effect - Skegg
A top Covid-19 advisor to the government says opening the borders will now have a minimal effect.
All vaccinated New Zealanders overseas will be able to return home and head straight into the… Audio
Covid-19: Self-isolation at border dropped
The government has scrapped the seven day self isolation requirement for vaccinated New Zealanders returning from overseas from later this week.
RNZ talked to some of those overseas about what this… Audio
South AK bearing the brunt of Omicron
The requirement to isolate at home means that tens of thousands of Covid cases and their contacts are relying on family or friends to bring them what they need while they recover. Without the care… Audio
Willis: new variants only excuse for reintroduction of MiQ
Vaccinated New Zealanders will be able to enter the country from Australia without self isolating from midnight on Wednesday, and from the rest of the world from midnight Friday. The government made… Audio
RATs, Omicron and the major shift in our Covid-19 testing plan
The shift away from more sensitive PCR tests to rapid antigen tests marks a significant change in New Zealand's Covid-19 strategy. The Detail takes a closer look at what it means in the midst of the… Audio
Four more people arrested at anti-mandate protest
Four people have been arrested at the anti-mandate protest on Parliament grounds since yesterday, including one man who has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon, police say.
