Covid 19
Long Read: Loss of Incidental Connections
By Susan Strongman: Retired and living alone in Hamilton, Mum ticks a lot of the boxes that put her at risk of loneliness. Audio
'Very much in a peak': 'Fifth wave' of Covid-19 apparent
Wastewater testing and the number of hospitalisations are signs the virus is prevalent at present, Professor Michael Baker says. Audio
Increase in Covid-19 detected in wastewater
There's been a significant increase in the level of COVID-19 detected in wastewater across the country.
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research's wastewater surveillance system has found… Audio
Professor Michael Baker warns rising Covid cases signals fifth wave in NZ
Covid cases in Aotearoa right now are on the rise, suggesting we are in our fifth wave of the virus. The latest figures from Te Whatu Ora show there were 5,872 Covid cases in the last week… Audio
Siouxsie Wiles: warning to limit Covid comms to one day a week a 'threat'
Microbiologist says lack of support affected her wellbeing; feared university wanted to get rid of her.
Covid-19 update: 5872 new cases, 19 deaths in past week
There have been 5872 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week.
Long Covid affects quality of life similar to severe cancer - study
Interim results from New Zealand's Long Covid Registry show that support measures are lacking and people are going to work while unwell.
Covid-19 update: 3934 new cases, 29 deaths attributed to virus
There have been 3934 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 29 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Ruby Princess passengers win lawsuit over Covid-19 outbreak
Carnival Cruise Lines was negligent and engaged in misleading representations over the Ruby Princess voyage in 2020, the Federal Court has found.
Covid-19 update: 4018 new cases, 23 deaths attributed to virus
There have been 4018 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 23 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Taranaki healthcare staff volunteer to help colleagues with Long Covid
Staff at Taranaki Hospital have set up their own clinic to help colleagues suffering from Long Covid. Audio
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.