Covid 19
Covid-19: 810 new community cases in NZ today
The number of new community cases in New Zealand has almost doubled today, with a record 810 new cases reported.
Auckland hospital outbreak: All patients and staff on two wards to be tested
All patients and staff in two wards for the elderly at Auckland City Hospital will be tested for Covid-19 over coming days, after 13 cases were found yesterday.
Queenstown tourism boss to step down
The head of Destination Queenstown has resigned less than a year after starting.
Calling Home: Sam Coley in Birmingham
Christchurch native Sam Coley lives in the popular suburb of Kings Heath in Birmingham, with his French wife, Emilie Grinan-Coley, and son Tom Coley. Kings Heath, which is one of Birmingham's real… Audio
Quest for certainty undercuts Omicron analysis
Everyone wants to know how bad our Omicron outbreak might get - and when. But experts running the numbers on that have copped flak in the media when scenarios they’ve been told to scope don't pan out.… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio
The Kiwi doctor who played a part in Neil Young's Spotify exit
Kiwi doctor Andrew Read may have played a part (through no fault of his own) in Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other leading artists leaving Spotify after podcaster Joe Rogan misrepresented an old… Audio
New Zealand's caution around Covid-19 remains high
As NZ waits and watches the potential spread of the contagious Omicron variant, Research New Zealand polled Kiwis on whether they are taking a more cautious approach and avoiding activities due to… Audio
Covid outbreak of 13 at Auckland City Hospital
Six staff members and seven patients at Auckland City Hospital have tested positive for Covid-19.
US delays Covid vaccine for children under five by at least two months
A US decision on Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for infants and children six months through four years of age has been postponed.
Loud music and vaccination ads used to try and deter protesters
The protest against the government's Covid-19 restrictions has persisted at Parliament today, despite a heavy downpour of rain.
Winton firefighters isolating after Covid exposure
Firefighters from Winton Volunteer Fire Brigade are currently isolating after being identified as close contacts of a positive Covid-19 case.
Vets welcome access to rapid antigen tests for staff
Vets are welcoming the news they'll be able to access rapid antigen tests as critical workers in the Omicron outbreak.
Canadian judge orders end to Covid-19 protest blockade at US border bridge
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge to end a five-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods.
More Queenstown Covid-19 locations of interest listed
The Ministry of Health has listed more Covid-19 locations of interest in Queenstown, including a gym, a supermarket and a bar.
Covid-19: 454 new community cases in NZ
The number of daily Covid-19 cases in the community has reached a new high, up slightly to 454 today.
Right to protest lost for those who 'threaten, harass and disrupt', Robertson says
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says although people have a right to protest when "they threaten, harass and disrupt people and a whole city they lose that right".
Counties Manukau DHB braces for Omicron impact on frontline staff
Counties Manukau DHB is preparing for the impact a surge in Omicron cases could have on staffing levels and hospital services.
Sprinklers at Parliament to stay on all night - Speaker
Protesters have been seen damaging sprinklers which have been turned on at Parliament, with Speaker Trevor Mallard saying they will remain on all night. See how the day's events unfolded here.
Covid-19: Record 446 new community cases today
The Ministry of Health says the number of cases will continue to fluctuate from day-to-day, but they expect cases will continue to increase in the coming weeks.
