Covid 19

There are concerns New Zealand's first mass vaccination event did not reach at-risk communities.

More than 15,000 people were jabbed over three days, in what's being lauded a success.

But a South… Audio

It is time to move away from a "reactive isolationist response" and lower the draw bridge to the outside world, according to one health expert.

In an editorial for the Internal Medicine Journal… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6266175337001 Video, Audio

Nurses and their bosses are heading to the courts over strike action, as both accuse each other of not doing enough to keep patients safe.

About 30,000 district health board nurses have issued a… Audio

Pressure is mounting on the government to review its MIQ booking processes, to make it easier for those in exceptional circumstances to come home.

Those who have travelled for medical reasons want an… Audio

RSE workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will soon be allowed into the country, quarantine free.

Paul Paynter is the general manager of Yummy Fruits and says it is good news but there are still some… Video, Audio

RSE workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will soon be allowed into the country, quarantine free.

Jacinda Ardern says there would normally be 10,000 RSE workers in New Zealand to help with the summer… Audio

New Zealand-American actress Stefania LaVie Owen stars in the new Netflix series Sweet Tooth which was filmed in New Zealand. The show is a fantasy drama in a post-apocalyptic world with many… Audio

Auckland-born Tecwyn Evans lives in Kvidinge, which is a locality in Skåne County, Sweden, with his wife, Swedish Soprano Susanna Andersson, and their 19-month-old daughter Ayla. He's Calling Home… Audio, Gallery

A United Nations official with Covid-19 has been evacuated from Fiji on a mercy flight after a decision from New Zealand health authorities.

RNZ understands the woman, who is seriously ill, will be… Video, Audio

More than 200 businesses have put their hands up to offer Covid-19 shots at the office.

As the rollout ramps up, the Ministry of Health asked workplaces to apply to join in - but set strict criteria.

The final phase of the mass vaccine rollout has begun with over 60s getting the call to be immunised against Covid-19.

The rollout for Group 4 will be staggered by age group - with by text or email… Audio

To Rakiura-Stewart Island, where the first day of a two-day Covid-19 vaccination clinic is underway.

Locals were queuing before the clinic even opened its doors.

Our reporter Timothy Brown and… Video, Audio

Fiji's former health minister says the nation's health system has collapsed under the pressure of the pandemic.

There have been 715 new cases in the last 24 hours and 11 people have died from… Audio

The acting Covid-19 Response Minister has conceded it was a political decision to let the Australian men's rugby team come to New Zealand despite the trans-Tasman bubble pause. 

The Wallabies have… Video, Audio

A prominent New Zealand scientist is calling for security of vaccine supply through self sufficiency, saying it's not only viable, but vital. Director of the Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa NZ Professor… Audio

The suffering continues in Fiji as Covid-19 cases soar amid its worsening health crisis. Audio

The suffering continues in Fiji as Covid-19 cases soar amid its worsening health crisis.

Close to 1,300 cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours, resulting in new curfew hours for the nation's… Audio

A free pass for the Wallabies - the team has been granted an economic exemption to come to New Zealand for the Bledisloe Cup.

But they need to be here by Friday to avoid MIQ. The trans-Tasman bubble… Video, Audio

Fiji's opposition leader says he won't be intimidated or silenced for criticising government over a land bill.

At least seven politicians were arrested and taken into custody and questioned by… Audio