Covid 19
Long Covid clinic set up in Taranaki
Staff at Taranaki Hospital have set up their own clinic to help colleagues suffering from Long Covid.
It has no funding and relies on physios, occupational therapists, and nurses volunteering to care… Audio
Research finds a third of NZers still working from home
Around a third of New Zealanders are still working from home in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns.
That's according to research done by Professor Jarrod Haar, associate dean of research at the… Audio
Covid-19 update: 3816 new cases, 17 deaths attributed to virus
There have been 3816 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 17 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Covid: Still here, still deadly
It's the unwelcome guest that no one wants to talk about – Covid-19 may be below the radar now, but it hasn't gone away and is likely to claim 1,000 Kiwi lives this year. Audio
Nurse who shared Covid-19 vaccine misinformation to be allowed to practice again soon
A nurse and midwife who was suspended for sharing misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine has been suspended from practice for 12 months.
Report into Covid-19 response advises masks in some settings
New Zealand's restrictions during the pandemic saved the lives of about 20,000 people, according to new research.
Hipkins back on the campaign trail after Covid
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins is back out on the campaign trail after completing his isolation at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.
Reporter Emma Stanford was there as he walked free. Stanford spoke… Audio
Celebrate success - but COVID not over, warn experts
New Zealand's covid restrictions during the pandemic saved the lives of about 20,000 people.
That's according to the first comprehensive analysis of the COVID-19 response, published in the New… Audio
Covid-19 update: 2998 new cases, 18 deaths attributed to virus
There have been 2998 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 18 further deaths attributed to the virus.
New Covid vaccines may arrive too late for latest variant
Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles is warning that new vaccines against the latest variant of Covid-19 might not be available in New Zealand until next year.
Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms
People living with Long Covid after being admitted to hospital are more likely to show some damage to major organs, according to a new study.
Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
Two men have been jailed after beating a French bus driver to death after he asked them to get off for not correctly wearing face masks during the pandemic.
Covid-19 subvariant BA.2.86 found in New Zealand
For the first time, Covid-19 subvariant BA.2.86 has been detected in New Zealand.
Covid-19 update: 3095 new cases, 20 deaths attributed to virus
There have been 3095 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 20 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Long Covid: 'For many people, it's been a terrible journey'
A physician at Yale University's Long Covid clinic says she is optimistic that the core of the 'disabling' disorder will be found. Audio
Qantas illegally fired 1700 workers during pandemic - top court
Australia's highest court has rejected a bid by Qantas to overturn a ruling that it illegally outsourced 1700 jobs during the pandemic.
Covid-19 update: 3458 new cases, 15 more deaths
There have been 3458 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 15 further deaths.
Hospitals still 'very busy' with winter bugs
While Covid-19 cases were down this winter, doctors say other viruses have swarmed in - and babies and preschoolers have been the worst hit.
NZ's only publicly funded Long Covid clinic to close
The Christchurch clinic will shut up shop after a short, five-month run. A patient has concerns about the impact the closure will have on her health.
Covid-19 update: 3484 new cases, 22 deaths
There have been 3484 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week and 22 further deaths.
