Covid 19
Covid-19 update: 202 new community cases today, 63 in MIQ
There are 202 new community cases of Covid-19 being reported today.
PM Jacinda Ardern says Omicron peak could be in late March
After a record number of Covid-19 cases were reported on Saturday, the prime minister believes the country's Omicron peak may be in late March.
'We knew this would be coming' - School with Covid-19 cases has 55 pupils isolating
A Hawke's Bay primary school where four children tested positive for Covid-19 has about 10 percent of its pupils and three teachers away self-isolating. Audio
Long weekend disguises jump in cases
After a record number of Covid-19 cases were reported on Saturday, the prime minister believes the country's Omicron peak may be in late March. New Zealand recorded its largest ever one-day case… Audio
Some playcentres enforce mask rules despite no mandate
Some parents are worried mask rules for playcentres are unsafe and they are wearing them even though they do not have to.
Northern Territory has Australia's highest Covid hospitalisation rate, more admissions expected
The Northern Territory now has Australia's highest rate of Covid-related hospitalisations per capita, with a rate nearly double the figure seen during New South Wales's coronavirus peak.
Vaccination rates in area that is home to Gloriavale community improves
One of New Zealand's most remote and isolated communities has now reached 90 percent of its population over 12 getting at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
New modelling expects Omicron to peak at 10,000 daily cases
The latest modelling from Rodney Jones, out later this week, also predicted about 500 deaths over a year.
Covid-19: Lake Brunner sees big bump in vaccinations
One of the big movers in vaccination rates in recent weeks has been the area of Lake Brunner on the West Coast, home to the Gloriavale Christian Community.
So what's been causing the increase in… Audio
Covid-19: Study on NZers' experiences with virus launched
A new study out of Victoria University of Wellington aiming to capture the experiences of New Zealanders with Covid-19 is being launched today.
Over the next two weeks nearly 9000 people who have had… Audio
Parents want stricter mask rules for Playcentres
Some parents are worried facemask rules for Playcentres are unsafe and they are wearing masks even though they don't have to.
Playcentres are run by parents and follow the same Covid-19 rules as… Audio
Covid-19: Modeller predicts lower Omicron peak for Aotearoa
A Covid-19 modeller says Aotearoa could see much lower infection numbers than previously forecast.
Rodney Jones says his latest modelling suggests a peak of about 10,000 daily cases and about 500… Audio
Covid-19: Anti-vaccination mandate convoy due to arrive soon in Wellington
Convoys protesting against Covid-19 mandates are expected to cause traffic disruption this morning when they converge on Wellington from the North and South.
Two convoys made up of hundreds of… Audio
Covid-19: Four Te Mata Primary School students test positive
Four students at Te Mata Primary School, in Havelock North, have tested positive for Covid-19.
The cases are being treated as Omicron, and Hawke's Bay DHB staff are following up several close… Audio
Willis: rent to own housing a priority for Nats deputy leader
Well it's back to Parliament for the country's MPs today for what - we think it's safe to assume - will be the start of one hell of a year in politics. They'll be greeted this morning by anti mask and… Audio
Arts under Covid - funding welcome to keep industry alive
There was good news for the arts and culture sectors last week with the government announcing 121-million dollars in funding to help practitioners through the latest phase of the pandemic. With… Audio
Hong Kong's zero-Covid strategy under pressure as cases soar
Hong Kong is expected to report a record number of new Covid-19 cases, in the biggest test yet for its zero-Covid strategy amid a growing outbreak
Four Havelock North school children test positive for Covid-19
Four primary school pupils in Havelock North have tested positive for Covid-19, and are being treated as if they have the Omicron variant.
Vaccinated tourists welcomed back as Australia to reopen international border
Almost two years after the Australian government closed the country to the world, the international border is set to reopen to those who are fully vaccinated.
Health expert reminds people to get tested for Covid-19 as rates fall
A public health expert is urging New Zealanders to keep up the testing momentum, as testing rates take a dive over the long weekend.
