Covid 19

Covid-19 cases have risen since last week as experts warn New Zealand's pandemic model is out of date.

The Destiny Church leader faces multiple charges after attending three protests against lockdowns and vaccine mandates.

The government watchdog says there is a risk New Zealand will have enough vaccine supplies if another pandemic strikes.

"Trust has also been eroded, and many of the measures taken during Covid-19 are unlikely to be accepted by the population again," reviewers say.

Cases of Covid-19 are down on last week, as experts warn of a summer wave approaching.

Making decisions about our health is a complex and sometimes difficult process, writes Stephanie Gomes-Ng.

Cases of Covid-19 are up on last week, as XEC emerges as the dominant variant of the virus.

Pandemics can threaten NZ's social and economic security and a "whole of government" response is required, former director-general of health says.

Cases of Covid-19 are up on last week, as a new, highly transmissible subvariant XEC arrives in in New Zealand.

Russia's confirmation contradicts the former president's denial of the claim made in a new book by Bob Woodward.

It was uncertain whether the variant would cause a "summer wave" of infections, like with Omicron.

Long Covid sufferers feel they've been abandoned by health authorities and the government.

The number of reported new cases of Covid-19 fell slightly in the week to Sunday, as free access to rapid antigen tests (RATs) was ended.

The move will increase inequity and strain the healthcare system, Dr Michael Baker says. Audio

Other illnesses did not require patients to pay for their own testing, one doctor said. Audio

The number of reported new cases of Covid-19 has risen in the week to Sunday.

From Tuesday, there will be no more free Covid-19 rapid antigen tests. Here's what that means for you.