Covid 19
Covid-19 update: 2640 new cases, 30 further deaths
The greatest number of new cases reported over the past week were in Canterbury.
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke discuss the harassment Dr Siouxsie Wiles faced during and following her coverage of the global pandemic and the… Audio
Health NZ under-reports Covid cases, revises previous counts
Te Whatu Ora said there was an issue that led to an undercount of cases and hospital admissions in late June.
Covid outbreak at retirement village infects residents
Summerset says recent events and activities contributed to the spike in cases.
Scrapping COVID sick leave endangers health workers, union
The Public Service Association says scrapping health workers' Covid sick leave will endanger them and their patients. Te Whatu Ora is getting rid of that type of leave by July the 14th, despite the… Audio
'Simply irresponsible' - Anger as Covid sick leave for health workers scrapped
"Taking away sick leave will cause more Covid transmission in hospitals amongst ill and vulnerable people," says the PSA.
Covid deaths almost double on last week
There have been 3657 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 40 further deaths attributed to the virus.
'More, rather than less effort' needed to fight Covid-19 - Baker
From Monday, people aged 14 and over will pay for Covid-related visits to the GP. Epidemiologist Michael Baker says 'we have to do better' with the ongoing response to the disease.
No more free GP visits for adults, some teens with Covid-related illness
From next week, people aged 14 and over will have to pay for Covid-related visits to the GP.
Success in treating persistent pain offers hope for those with Long Covid
Analysis - Its emergence has refocused attention on the incapacitating nature of persistent fatigue, Hamish Wilson and John Douglas Dunbar write.
NZ First trying to 'court the cooker vote' - Labour
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand First's opposition to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic response shows it's trying to "court the cooker vote". The government has… Audio
NZ First disagrees with Cabinet over Covid-19 inquiry
Winston Peters says the party disagrees with allowing the inquiry to continue as-is and with its current chair who, he says, risks a perception of bias.
Covid-19 cases almost double on last week
There have been 8943 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday and 25 deaths.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 June
On today's episode, a train derailment that happened during heavy rainfall on the weekend of the Auckland Anniversary floods had the potential to be one of the country's most serious rail disasters… Audio
Covid-19 latest: 34 deaths, 4788 reported new cases
There were 4788 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand in the week to Sunday.
World remains ill-prepared for the next pandemic
Analysis - The risk of another pandemic like Covid - the worst in a century - is increasing.
An upheaval sparked by crisis
It's been nearly two years since New Zealand shook off its Covid isolation, but the populace is far from content Audio
Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week
There have been 5230 new cases of Covid-19 reported over the week to Sunday, and 20 further deaths attributed to the virus.
New research shows Long Covid can prevent full time work
New Long Covid research shows the disease is stopping people from going to work full time and is leaving them out of pocket. Producer Jemima Huston spoke to author Mona Jefferys about the study. Audio
Explained: what's up with Covid funding post Budget 2024
The government has allocated $230 million to deal with pandemic preperation, Explainers editor Katie Kenny tells us what the plan is. Audio
