Covid 19

There's been a steady stream of people getting tested for Covid-19 in Christchurch after two community cases, and Sealord has made changes to reduce the risk of crews bringing the virus into the…

The labour market has fared better than expected during the Covid-19 pandemic but has still recorded the biggest quarterly rise in the number of unemployed in more than 30 years.

A Christchurch high school has confirmed one of its students is a close contact of the latest Covid-19 case reported in the community.

New Zealand has two new cases of Covid-19, both in managed isolation, with no new community cases today, the Ministry of Health says.

The manufacturing and construction sectors are the big revenue winners this side of lockdown, according to small business data from the accounting software firm Xero.

Westpac says an Auckland employee has tested positive for Covid-19.

Pacific Islands Forum leaders have drafted a statement to be considered at the special session of the United Nations General Assembly on Covid-19 in December. Audio

Many Covid-19 patients in Hawke's Bay felt stigmatised by the community following their diagnosis, while some said they felt harassed and were concerned they could be identified by the media, a survey…

There are three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, all in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health says.

Large retailer Briscoe Group has repaid more than $11 million received in wage subsidies to the government.

French police have raided the homes of government and health officials as part of an investigation into their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A woman who could suffer extreme bleeding from a Covid-19 nasal swab is being detained in managed isolation for longer because she did not have a day 12 test.

With 30,000 tickets sold in just over a week for the All Blacks game against Australia in Wellington, fans say they feel comfortable about attending, but would stay away if they had Covid symptoms. Audio

A woman who suffers from extreme nose bleeds may be forced to stay an extra week in managed isolation because health officials are refusing to let her have a Covid-19 throat swab.

For most people, Covid-19 is a brief and mild disease but some are left struggling with symptoms including lasting fatigue, persistent pain and breathlessness for months.

Covid-19 particles can linger in the air for hours, the leading US health authority has warned, acknowledging calls from scientists to update guidelines.

The release of the next James Bond film has been delayed again.