Covid 19
Covid-19: Daily community case numbers drop to 744 from Monday's record high
There are 744 new community cases of Covid-19 being reported in New Zealand today.
Buying time: The good and bad of New Zealand's Omicron plan
Analysis - New Zealand's approach to Covid-19 can be boiled down to buy time - and it's worked. But now it's time to change tactics, writes Tim Watkin.
Peace and conflict on Parliament's lawn
Protesters at parliament are heading into their second week of occupation.
At the end of last week, Police arrested some of the group, but this didn't permanently clear the area - nor did ticketing… Audio
Phase 2 with Omicron active in the community.
From midnight, the motu once again dives into a new Covid-19 setting.
And despite nearly 5,000 active cases, under Phase 2 of the Omicron response, schools and businesses remain open.
In phase two… Audio
'This is crazy': Shortfall in booster numbers worries top Covid-19 adviser
The one million New Zealanders who are so far delaying getting their booster shots are the biggest concern of top Covid-19 adviser Sir David Skegg. Audio
Omicron response: 'We should have been at phase two last week'
The country should have moved to phase two of the Omicron response plan last week, to give GPs more time to prepare for dealing with the outbreak, Dr Rawiri Jansen says. Audio
Covid-19: GPs prepare for Omicron wave
Exhausted GP's are preparing themselves to be the first point of contact for every patient testing positive for Covid-19.
In greater Wellington the job of letting patients know if they have Covid-19… Audio
Covid-19: Aotearoa should have hit phase 2 last week - Jansen
A top Māori doctor says Aotearoa should have moved into phase 2 last week.
Aotearoa will move to the new setting at 11:59pm on Tuesday, which will see changes to the way we have contact traced up… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament press gallery journalist returns negative test
A journalist at Parliament's Press Gallery, who had a positive rapid antigen test for Covid-19 yesterday, has tested negative in a full PCR test.
Covid-19: Parliament protest closes Victoria University campus
The protest at parliament grounds has caused consternation at Victoria University, where students are angered by blocked access to some classes, along with what they say is compromised safety.
The… Audio
Covid-19: Former Human Rights Commissioner on protest in her neighbourhood
Tuesday marks a week since the convoy of protestors arrived at Parliament - and few then could have foreseen the large-scale occupation it has become.
Certainly not residents of central Wellington… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament streets still blocked
Streets around parliament remain blocked this morning with protestors failing to take up the offer to move their vehicles to the carpark next to Sky Stadium. Reporter Kirsty Frame spoke to Susie… Audio
Covid-19: Challenging times coming when Omicron wave hits - Sir David Skegg
A top Covid-19 advisor to the government says it is unfortunate that a million New Zealanders eligible for a vaccine booster have yet to get one.
The chair of the Strategic Covid-19 Public Health… Audio
Covid-19: Omicron phase 2 incoming
At one minute to midnight the country moves into its second phase of tackling Omicron daily cases hit almost 1000.
The shift will mean shorter isolation periods, increased use of rapid antigen tests… Audio
Omicron outbreak: Isolation changes, return-to-work testing as NZ heads to 'phase two'
Fewer people will be considered Covid-19 contacts and isolation requirements will be relaxed as the country enters phase two of the strategy for Omicron tomorrow.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, tests positive for Covid-19
The Duchess of Cornwall is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, Clarence House has confirmed.
Covid-19: Former National Party MP Tim Groser backs police approach to convoy protest
A former National MP, who lives directly opposite Parliament grounds, is unimpressed with the convoy protest.
Former government trade minister and ambassador to the United States Tim Groser has been… Audio
Covid-19: Few protesters take cars to Sky Stadium
Few protesters have taken up the offer to move their vehicles off the road outside Parliament and into the nearby Sky Stadium, but police say there's no need to forcibly remove vehicles yet.
Corin… Audio
Covid-19: Phase two move 'pragmatic' - expert
Te Pūnaha Matatini principal investigator Dr Dion O'Neale says phase 2 takes a pragmatic approach to managing the growing Omicron outbreak.
Aotearoa recorded 981 daily Covid-19 cases on Monday, up… Audio
Covid-19: Convoy protesters refuse police parking offer
Down at parliament it looks like protesters have not taken up the offer to move their vehicles off Moleswoth and other nearby streets and into the Sky Stadium car park, but police say there's no need… Audio
