Covid 19
Highly mutated Covid variant BA.2.86 found in more countries
The Omicron offshoot carries more than 35 mutations in key portions of the virus compared with the currently dominant XBB.1.5.
Disabled people forgotten in jettisoning of last Covid-19 rules
Opinion - Disabled people have once again been overlooked as the last of the Covid-19 rules were ended by the government last week, Chris Ford writes.
Covid-19 update: 3953 new cases, a further 12 deaths
There have been 3953 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand and a further 12 deaths attributed to the virus over the past week.
Education sector says international students flooding back into country
The education sector says the country's recovery from the Covid-19 slump in international students is well under way. Audio
US CDC tracks new lineage of virus that causes Covid
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today that it was tracking a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus that causes Covid-19.
Judge reverses suspension of GP who shared misinformation about Covid-19 vaccine
A Wellington District Court Judge has upheld an appeal of the Medical Council's suspension of a GP over conduct relating to Covid-19.
New Covid rules: What does it mean for your workplace?
Would you be happy sitting next to a workmate who has covid? If you're the boss, can you tell people they have to stay away if they've tested postive? Are workers obliged to tell you if they have the… Video, Audio
Covid-19 restrictions dropped: What you need to know
Explainer - The last remaining Covid-19 mandates have been dropped by the government, so what does this mean for Kiwis now? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Audio
Te Whatu Ora releases damning report it previously used whistleblowing laws to keep secret
A damning report Te Whatu Ora kept hidden for months using whistleblowing laws has finally been released.
Covid-19 mandates end but don't ditch all mask-wearing, self-isolation - GPs
A GPs advocacy group says that practices learned from Covid-19, like staying home when sick or wearing masks in health facilities, should remain in place to halt the spread of infectious diseases. Audio
Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers
Track the very latest Covid-19 data in New Zealand, with new charts on the current trends from RNZ data journalist Farah Hancock.
Govt to ditch all Covid restrictions from midnight tonight
There were times during the peak of our Covid response where I longed for this particular day." The wistful words of the PM as he announced; Covid confinement is canned from one minute past midnight… Video, Audio
Watch: Govt scraps remaining Covid-19 restrictions
The government is scrapping all remaining Covid-19 restrictions including masks in hospitals, effective from tomorrow.
Covid-19 update: 5372, 20 further deaths and 171 in hospital
There have been 5372 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week and 20 further deaths.
Scientists discover why some with Covid are asymptomatic
Covid cases are on the rise again overseas with a new variant emerging. EG.5.1 nicknamed Eris is now accounting for almost 20 per cent of new cases across the UK and the United States. Meanwhile… Audio
What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris'
The World Health Organization has declared a new sub-variant of Covid called EG.5 - unofficially named "Eris" - a variant of interest and is asking countries to monitor it as cases grow globally.
Covid-19 update: 4645 new cases, 10 further deaths and 160 in hospital
There have been 4645 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week and 10 further deaths.
Gez Medinger: an insider's guide to Long Covid
One in ten people who test positive for Covid-19 develop Long Covid, immunologist Danny Altmann told RNZ a couple of weeks ago. His recent book The Long Covid Handbook was co-written with a Long Covid… Video, Audio
Covid-19 update: 3615 new cases, 22 deaths
There have been 3615 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week and 22 further deaths.
Covid-19 update: 3764 new cases, 24 deaths
Of the new cases, 1844 were reinfections - close to half.
