Covid

An epidemiologist says it's time to 'de-prioritise' the response to Covid 19 - a disease he says will now be no worse than the flu for the majority of the population.

There has been a surge in cases… Audio

It's a return to the old days for the Cooke family of Greytown who are inviting people to come with their buckets and baskets to pick their own apples fresh off the tree. It's been a struggle for… Audio

Tokyo based journalist Elizabeth Beattie talks Kathryn about China's annual "two sessions" meetings, and the latest from the G20 meeting in India where the war in Ukraine remains a dividing and key… Audio

Many of us will be taking to the skies this week in the pre-Christmas rush - but there's been added pressure on airlines in the leadup to it. The aviation industry has struggled with the scale-up… Audio

Emergency housing in motels has been a huge issue in Rotorua for three years, starting in the first Covid lockdown and it has proliferated since then. Felix says the main issue is its concentration… Audio

Immunologist Anna Brooks talks to Kathryn about how New Zealand is coping with the pandemic's enduring impact and she looks ahead to what could be a deadly summer of reinfection. With restrictions… Audio

A tray of RAT tests could be passed around with the nibbles and bubbly at Christmas parties this year.

The Ministry of Health is finalising its official advice for the festive season - as Covid case… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Despite rising Omicron case numbers, hospitalisations and reinfections, the government has no plans to launch an annual Covid vaccination booster for the majority of people.

But the minister in… Video, Audio

A new wave of Covid-19 is emerging in Europe, with a corresponding bump in hospitalisations.

The World Health Organisation says it's clear the pandemic is not over yet and it is seeing indicators… Video, Audio

A coroner has ruled Dunedin plumber, Rory Nairn, died from myocarditis caused by the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.

However, an immunologist says the tragedy shouldn't change how people view the vaccine.

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Long Covid is adding strain to support services for those suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

For decades those with the condition have been fighting for it to be recognised. They're now calling… Video, Audio

It's the first day of basically choosing whether or not you wear a mask after pretty much all Covid restrictions lifted at midnight on Tuesday morning.

Masks are still a must in medical or aged care… Video, Audio

The government may be close to removing the mask mandate in all but the most high-risk health settings. This week, the Ministry of Disabled People sent an email to disability support providers asking… Audio

Kathryn talks with parenting coach and education consultant Joseph Driessen about helping children overcome the effects of the Covid epidemic, at home, at school, and with their friends. Audio

'Kia ora koutou katoa' - a phrase Dr Ashley Bloomfield uttered more than 300 times as he fronted Covid media conferences through the last two and a half years.

His image was turned into tea towels… Video, Audio

As schools head back for term three experts are warning parents and teachers to watch out for long Covid symptoms in children.

While research suggests it's less likely for a child to get long Covid… Audio