Covid 19
Covid-19 update: 1012 new cases, two further deaths
The number of new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand has increased since last week.
XEC: The rapidly spreading new Covid-19 variant
Analysis - A new Covid-19 variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe, experts say.
Covid 19 update: 1041 new cases, 18 further deaths
The number of new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand has decreased since last week, and the number of deaths attributed to the virus has dropped slightly.
Long covid could cost NZ $2 billion each year in lost productivity: Research
New research says the burden of long covid could be costing New Zealand $2 billion in lost productivity each year. One of the authors, health economist, Paula Lorgelly, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Covid vaccines and new variants: What you need to know
Different countries are using slightly different Covid vaccine - some newer than the ones available in NZ. Does that matter? Audio
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine provided sustained effectiveness against death, study finds
A major study into the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand has found the Pfizer injection provided sustained protection against death. Audio
Pfizer vaccine provided protection against Covid death: Study
The most exhaustive study into the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand has found the Pfizer injection provided sustained protection against death. Victoria University professor of… Audio
Covid 19 update: 1425 new cases, 19 further deaths
There were 92 people in hospital, with none in intensive care.
What if... we sequenced every infectious disease in NZ?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand researchers led the way in sequencing the virus, and in figuring out puzzling transmission pathways. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August
On today's episode, the Labour Party leader says he's not committed to breaking up electricity gen-tailers but it should not be something that is taken off the table, the Government has announced new… Audio
Tony Blakely to leave Covid-19 inquiry
The Government has announced new details for the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says Phase 2 of the Inquiry… Audio
New chair and commissioners for Covid-19 Inquiry
The terms of reference for the widesweeping probe have been finalised.
Covid-19 update: 1693 new cases, 28 further deaths
The number of new cases are higher, and there were more deaths than last week.
Covid-19 will be with us forever - flu expert
Dr David Webby says the virus is now a year-round issue, and people with underlying health issues and the elderly are most at risk. Audio
Te Manawa museum looking for Covid lockdown memories
Palmerston North's Te Manawa museum is putting together an exhibition of your memories of covid lockdowns, Jimmy Ellingham talked with curator Karis Evans. Audio
Covid-19 update: 1666 new cases, 26 further deaths
The number of new cases continues to drop, but there have been more deaths than last week.
Home detention sentences for fraudulently claiming Covid support
A beneficiary who claimed Covid support for non-active businesses is among three people who have been in court recently due to fraud-related pandemic payments.
Covid-19 update: 2003 new cases, 15 further deaths
There were 2003 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday.
Fewer pharmacists stock Covid-19 anti-viral drugs after funding cuts
Te Whatu Ora said the changes were part of a shift towards managing Covid-19 like other communicable diseases.
Covid-19: 2414 new cases, 22 further deaths
There have been 2414 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 22 further deaths attributed to the virus.
