Covid 19
The invisible victims of the pandemic
Long Covid sufferers feel they've been abandoned by health authorities and the government.
Covid fatigue ignores a very real problem
Long Covid sufferers feel they've been abandoned by health authorities and the government, left to struggle alone with the after-effects of the pandemic. Audio
Covid-19: 1174 new cases, five further deaths
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.
Free RAT removal 'prejudicing against low-income NZers'
The move will increase inequity and strain the healthcare system, Dr Michael Baker says. Audio
Dr Michael Baker on the 'reckless' cancellation of free RAT tests
If you suspect you have Covid-19 you now have to pay for your own RAT tests in a move that's angered one of our leading epidemiologists. Audio
Concern end of free RATs will lead to more spread of Covid-19
Other illnesses did not require patients to pay for their own testing, one doctor said. Audio
Covid-19: 1339 new cases, four further deaths
The number of reported new cases of Covid-19 has risen in the week to Sunday.
'Extremely depressing': Covid-19 tests no longer free from October
From Tuesday, there will be no more free Covid-19 rapid antigen tests. Here's what that means for you.
Covid-19 update: 1012 new cases, two further deaths
The number of new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand has increased since last week.
XEC: The rapidly spreading new Covid-19 variant
Analysis - A new Covid-19 variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe, experts say.
Covid 19 update: 1041 new cases, 18 further deaths
The number of new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand has decreased since last week, and the number of deaths attributed to the virus has dropped slightly.
Long covid could cost NZ $2 billion each year in lost productivity: Research
New research says the burden of long covid could be costing New Zealand $2 billion in lost productivity each year. One of the authors, health economist, Paula Lorgelly, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Covid vaccines and new variants: What you need to know
Different countries are using slightly different Covid vaccine - some newer than the ones available in NZ. Does that matter? Audio
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine provided sustained effectiveness against death, study finds
A major study into the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand has found the Pfizer injection provided sustained protection against death. Audio
Pfizer vaccine provided protection against Covid death: Study
The most exhaustive study into the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand has found the Pfizer injection provided sustained protection against death. Victoria University professor of… Audio
Covid 19 update: 1425 new cases, 19 further deaths
There were 92 people in hospital, with none in intensive care.
What if... we sequenced every infectious disease in NZ?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, New Zealand researchers led the way in sequencing the virus, and in figuring out puzzling transmission pathways. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August
On today's episode, the Labour Party leader says he's not committed to breaking up electricity gen-tailers but it should not be something that is taken off the table, the Government has announced new… Audio
Tony Blakely to leave Covid-19 inquiry
The Government has announced new details for the second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says Phase 2 of the Inquiry… Audio
New chair and commissioners for Covid-19 Inquiry
The terms of reference for the widesweeping probe have been finalised.