Covid 19
WHO's Covid-19 special envoy David Nabarro dies at 75
David Nabarro, the World Health Organization's special envoy for Covid-19 since the early stages of the outbreak in 2020, has died.
US rejects WHO pandemic changes to global health rules
The US has rejected amendments adopted in 2024 to the WHO's legally binding health rules aimed at improving preparedness for future pandemics.
Royal Commission into Covid-19 response
The second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response, got underway this week in Auckland. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, the Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
Covid Royal Commission enters fifth day
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response has entered its fifth day and follows a tense session of hearings on Thursday, with critics describing what they called… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9th July 2025
In today's episode, the Covid-19 inquiry has been told about the impact of the lockdowns on the Pasfika school students; CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the… Audio
Covid inquiry hears of impacts on Pasifika school students
The Covid-19 inquiry has been told about the impact of the lockdowns on the Pasfika school students, with many whānau not having wifi let alone spare laptops to do the work from home. Reporter Victor… Audio
Some still terrified of leaving their homes after Covid
An advocate says some people with disabilities faced discrimination because they were often mask or vaccine exempt. Audio
People with disabilities scared to leave homes after Covid: Advocate
An advocate has told the royal commission of inquiry into the Covid-19 response that some people with disabilities are still terrified of leaving their homes. Finn Blackwell filed this report. Audio
Jacinda Ardern could appear before Covid-19 response inquiry
The Royal Commission into the country's Covid-19 response could request former Prime Minister, Dame Jacinda Ardern, to appear for questioning in its August hearings. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins… Audio
Northland cut off during Auckland's Covid lockdown, businesses say
Northland's business community has told a Royal Commission of Inquiry that maintaining road access to the region should be a key lesson. Audio
Northland cut off during Auckland's Covid lockdown: businesses
Northland's business community says Auckland was one of the region's biggest obstacles during the Covid-19 pandemic. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Sharp jump in Covid-19, respiratory infections
Data shows flu and Covid infections are on the rise, with a sharp jump in hospitalisations for severe respiratory infections across Auckland. Audio
Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes
Pharmac is seeking public feedback on a proposal to simplify the criteria for people to receive Covid-19 antiviral medicines.
Our Changing World: Professor Jemma Geoghegan on communicating science
Claire Concannon sits down with Professor Jemma Geoghegan, winner of the Prime Minister's Te Puiaki Whakapā Pūtaiao Science Communication Prize, to chat about Covid-19, bird flu and her virology lab.
…Winners of 2024 Prime Minister's Science Prizes announced
From helpful plant-fungus combos, to studying anxiety - the latest Prime Minister's Science Prizes have been awarded.
Feature interview: how the pandemic changed education
It happened without warning and preparation. Students around the world became lab rats for the world's largest experiment in online and distance learning when the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to… Audio
Last minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
Public submissions for the Covid 19 Inquiry close at midnight on Sunday.
How three Chinese families survived NZ's Covid lockdowns
Five years on, three families in very different set of circumstances consider how the country's lockdowns shaped their lives.
Five years on from its first Covid lockdown, NZ faces hard economic choices
Analysis - Five years after New Zealand's first Covid-19 lockdown, it is clear there will be no going back to the pre-pandemic "normal".
