Covid 19
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.
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.