Covid 19
Registration cost, Covid-19 risk prompting relief teachers to leave
Rising registration costs and the risk of getting Covid-19 are prompting some relief teachers to look for other work, just when schools need them more than ever.
Covid-19: 8730 new community cases and 808 hospitalisations
There are 8730 new cases of Covid-19 today, and 808 hospitalisations, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.
Health leaders give Covid-19 and winter illnesses update
Health officials say although Covid-19 cases are reducing, the pressure on hospitals and other aspects of the health system is expected to continue for "some months".
Registration costs, Covid-19 prompting relief teachers to leave
Rising registration costs and the risk of Covid-19 are prompting some relief teachers to look for other work just when schools need them more than ever.
Official figures show there are more school… Audio
Covid-19 update: 9256 new community cases and 822 hospitalisations today
There are 9256 new community cases of Covid-19 today and 822 hospitalisations, the Ministry of Health says.
Manawatū Highway on schedule despite Covid-19
The construction of a new highway between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay is facing Covid-19 disruption and wet winter weather.
But those in charge of the long-awaited route over the hills say progress is… Audio
Clareburt overcomes Covid-19, food poisoning for Commonwealth Games
New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt has come through Covid-19 and food poisoning to find great form ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Clareburt managed an impressive fourth place at the… Audio
Secondary schools stretched staffing, worried about NCEA
It was back to school around the country yesterday with students and staff hoping the holidays had acted as a circuit breaker for the rampant Covid and flu outbreaks. It comes after the leaders of ten… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Brad Foster talks Jesse about what the rules are for mask wearing in Australia and where there are mandates for. He explains the rain is still causing a headache along the east coast. And he… Audio
Nelson College principal braces for tough term three
The combined impact of Covid-19 and winter illnesses is expected to continue to put pressure on schools, as the third term begins today.
Sickness forced widespread school and class closures last… Audio
Relief teachers 'like unicorns' - Principals see no respite from staff shortages
Schools reopen for the third term today and principals are worried staff shortages and winter illnesses will be every bit as bad as last term.
The Week in Detail: Duopolies, polytechs and Niue
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Covid-19 update: 26 further deaths, 8728 new cases
Another 26 people have died with Covid-19 and there are 8728 new cases today, the Ministry of Health says.
Covid-19 cases at border skyrocket after pre-departure testing scrapped
Covid-19 border cases have increased nearly fivefold since the government scrapped pre-departure testing for international arrivals in June.
Covid-19 wastewater data available online
Wastewater testing for Covid-19 has shown a spike in the last two weeks due to the BA.5 variant.
Earlier this week Dr Ashley Bloomfield estimated that half of all positive Covid-19 cases were going… Audio
Aged Care facilities battling Covid outbreaks, staff shortages
The Aged Care Association says staff shortages in the sector have reached crisis point, with some workers doing shifts of up to 24 hours straight. Adding to their woes.. pressures brought by outbreaks… Audio
Covid-19 update: 9953 new community cases, 767 in hospital and 32 further deaths
Another 9953 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in New Zealand today, along with 32 further deaths.
Robertson: wear masks as often as you can
Every week we catch up with the Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson. Nathan Rarere started by asking him whether it's time to introduce stricter rules around mask wearing, given so many… Audio
Starship Children's hospital fundraising for Starship Trust
The Starship Foundation has started a fundraising appeal so it can do more to support sick kids right around the country. Nathan Rarere spoke with Starship Childrens Hospital's clinical director of… Audio
Hospitals shutting doors to visitors as Covid spreads
Doors are shutting and curtains closing at hospital wards around the motu - with visitors being told to stay away.
There are 744 people in hospital with Covid - and health workers want to stop… Audio
