Covid 19
Covid-19 update: 6297 new community cases, 10 more deaths
There have been 6297 new community cases reported in New Zealand today, with 10 more deaths and 361 people in hospital, the Ministry of Health says.
How far away is a universal coronavirus vaccine?
Vaccine researchers are increasingly interested in the pursuit of a universal coronavirus vaccine that is resistant to all variants.
University of Auckland vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris spoke… Audio
Napier council made changes to library services after meeting with anti-vaxxers
Emails reveal Napier City Council bowed to pressure from anti-vaxxers, closing most of its main library earlier this year over complaints unvaccinated people couldn't use it.
Covid-19 update: 27 further deaths, 7927 new community cases
There are 27 new deaths of people with Covid-19 and 7927 new community cases in New Zealand today, the Ministry of Health has reported.
Explainer: Can we still avoid Covid-19 and is there any point trying?
With new Covid-19 case numbers down, many may be asking if there's any point keeping up precautions to avoid the virus, particularly those who haven't caught it yet. Here's what you need to know.
Seven million official Covid-19 cases in Australia since 2020
There have been more than seven million recorded cases of covid in Australia since 2020, but experts believe the true number is likely to be much higher. This comes as restrictions have eased… Audio
Home schooling applications dip after spike
Home education applications that saw a huge increase under the red setting of the Covid Protection Framework have dropped with the relaxing of rules.
Over capacity: All planned surgeries postponed at Dunedin Hospital today
Sustained pressure on the health care system together with high numbers of emergency department presentations, Covid-19, staff fatigue and illness all played a role.
Early indications that new Covid-19 variants 'increasing in prevalence'
Ministry of Health officials have provided an update on surveillance measures being used to monitor new variants of Covid-19 in Aotearoa.
Covid-19 update: 24 further deaths and 7050 new community cases
There are 24 further deaths of people with Covid-19 and 7050 new community cases recorded by the Ministry of Health today.
2020 lockdown: 40% of people with mood disorders had worsening symptoms
An international study has found a link between the first Covid lockdown and worsening mental health for people with mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar.
Covid-19: Study finds lockdowns had negative effects for people with mood disorders
An international study which looked at the impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns on people who are bi-polar or suffer depression has found 80-percent reported negative effects.
Researchers believe… Audio
Principals fear worse coming with winter illnesses
Winter illnesses and Covid-19 have been sweeping through schools causing critical disruption to student learning.
Principals fear the worst is yet to come.
Post Primary Teachers' Association… Audio
Covid-19 surge disrupting learning around NZ
A surge of winter illnesses and Covid-19 among teachers is disrupting learning at schools around the country.
Some are rostering particular year levels home or asking families to keep children away… Audio
Eligibility for second booster announced
First it was double-vaxed, now it's double-boosted - those most vulnerable to Covid-19 will soon be eligible for their second booster.
The government is introducing a Bill to amend legislation so… Audio
Covid-19 update: 14 more deaths, 10,191 new community cases
There are 10,191 new community cases of Covid-19 recorded in the past two days and 14 further deaths of people with the illness, the Ministry of Health has announced.
Education staff warn behaviour worse due to pandemic
Principals and teachers warn children's behaviour and achievement is worse because of the pandemic.
They say some young people have gaps in their learning and some have missed basic routines and… Audio
Nearly one in three nursing students drop out before qualifying
Nearly one-in-three nursing students drop-out before qualifying, due to financial pressure, family responsibilities and other factors made worse by Covid-19.
At the same time, health boards and rest… Audio
Nearly one in three nursing students drop out before qualifying
Financial pressure, family responsibilities and other factors made worse by Covid-19 are having an impact on whether students complete their courses.
Will Covid-19 vaccines be updated for variants?
New variants of Covid-19 are regularly reported and experts tell us this will continue, so why are we still using a vaccine matching the original Wuhan variant?
