Covid 19
Covid-19 update: 7881 new cases, 20 deaths
There have been 7881 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 20 further deaths attributed to the virus.
‘This isn’t a life’: The crushing burden of Long Covid
The first authoritative NZ research reveals the heartbreaking impact of Long Covid on patients' lives, Newsroom's Marc Daalder reports.
The Week in Detail: From pandemic pets to Wellington's budget woes
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
'Wrong on many levels': Researcher criticises university's 'silencing' of Siouxsie Wiles
A disinformation researcher has told the court he was "astonished" to hear the University of Auckland deemed the risk of harm to microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles "unlikely to be high".
Students not testing for Covid, turning up sick to NCEA exams
Schools say they are relying on families to make 'sensible choices' as sickness threatens to derail exam season. Audio
Covid-19 update: 5947 new cases, 5 deaths in week to 12 November
There have been 5947 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand and five further deaths attributed to the virus.
Covid-19 inquiry bubbling under the surface
New Zealand's inquiry into how we handled the pandemic has already spoken to hundreds of people of all persuasions, but the work is definitely taking the hush-hush approach. Audio
Covid-19 not just a winter disease - health boss
Te Whatu Ora is urging high-risk people to protect themselves against the latest wave of Covid-19 sweeping the country.
'I shouldn’t have to go to jail' - Billy Te Kahika fights prison sentence
Billy Te Kahika is fighting to stay out of prison over a protest that flouted public health measures and rallied against efforts to keep the virus out of New Zealand.
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