Covid 19
Early morning agression at Parliament protest
To the protest outside of Parliament now as it heads into its 14th day. Over the weekend, an alliance of various groups involved with the protest have been attempting to clean up it's image, which has… Audio
Siouxsie Wiles answers our Covid quarantine questions
Cases of Omicron are on the up and there's lots of confusion about isolating..are we doing it right? To answer all our burning quarantine questions, our producer Ellie Jay spoke to Microbiologist… Audio
Queen tests positive for Covid-19
The Queen has tested positive for Covid but has mild symptoms and expects to continue "light duties" at Windsor, Buckingham Palace says.
Waiheke business owners evolve to survive during Covid
With Covid restrictions continuing to take a huge toll on businesses, particularly in the hospitality and events sectors, some operators are having to make big decisions in order to stay afloat… Audio
'Being agile': Call for Covid-19 home isolation period to be shortened
The current Covid-19 home isolation rules are overkill and need to be cut to three days for vaccinated people without symptoms, a leading doctor says.
Fiji: Storm brewing over rapist in Rugby 7s team
To Fiji, where yet another tropical storm is brewing and this time it's got nothing to do with the weather or an outbreak of covid-19. A convicted rapist has been included in a 7s rugby team. For more… Audio
Australia opens borders to all tourists again
Australia will welcome international tourists on Monday after nearly two years of sealing its borders, relying on high Covid-19 vaccination rates to live with the pandemic as infections decline.
Residents fed up with Parliament protest: 'It's a complete denial of the risk of Covid'
Some residents around Parliament worry about leaving their houses, while police say they will clamp down on abusive behaviour and protesters demand all charges be dropped against those arrested.
One hundred in hospital on record-breaking day
Today's 2522 new Covid-19 cases are the highest daily numbers so far in the pandemic, but the 100 people in hospital today is also the largest total of the outbreak.
'We want our streets back' - Wellington mayor angry as protest continues
Wellington's mayor has said "we want our streets" back as the Covid-19 policy protest nears the end of its second week outside Parliament.
Canadian police use pepper spray, stun grenades in push to clear capital
Canadian police have used pepper spray and stun grenades in a final push to clear Ottawa of trucks and demonstrators protesting against pandemic restrictions.
Covid-19 update: Record 2522 new cases in NZ today
New Zealand's daily Covid-19 numbers have surpassed the 2000 mark for the first time, with a record 2522 new community cases reported today.
MIQ booking system led to stress and anxiety, study suggests
A report released by advocacy group Grounded Kiwis suggest the MIQ booking system led to stress and mental health impacts for 78 percent of those who used it.
The move to getting married on weekdays
More and more couples are tapping into a trend of choosing weekdays for their weddings. Kay Gregory is one of New Zealand's best known marriage celebrants. She says roughly 75% of her bookings are now… Audio
Laboratory staff burnout: 'Conditions are markedly less than they should be'
An organisation for laboratory workers says they are burnt out from operating under poor conditions for the past two years, during the pandemic.
How conversations with strangers can have surprising results
For many of us, chit-chatting with strangers seems like nothing less than cruel and unusual punishment. However, new research suggests our negative expectations of talking to strangers are generally… Audio
Covid-19: South Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugs in battle against Omicron
South Auckland doctors say two new anti-viral drugs to treat patients with Covid-19 are needed now in a bid to manage the country's Omicron outbreak.
Australia reports 43 Covid-19 deaths before expanded border reopening
Australia recorded 43 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, as it readies to welcome international tourists on Monday for the first time in nearly two years.
Wellington protest disruption: 'It's getting very trying on people'
Wellington shops face a crisis, university buildings have closed for eight weeks and Wellingtonians say they're sick of disruption from the protest at parliament.
Auckland Covid-19 PCR tests taking up to five days to process
Covid-19 PCR test results are taking up to five days to process in Auckland, while Christchurch Hospital has an extra ward for Covid patients as Omicron numbers grow in the city.
