Covid 19
Secondary schools stretched staffing, worried about NCEA
It was back to school around the country yesterday with students and staff hoping the holidays had acted as a circuit breaker for the rampant Covid and flu outbreaks. It comes after the leaders of ten… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Today Brad Foster talks Jesse about what the rules are for mask wearing in Australia and where there are mandates for. He explains the rain is still causing a headache along the east coast. And he… Audio
Nelson College principal braces for tough term three
The combined impact of Covid-19 and winter illnesses is expected to continue to put pressure on schools, as the third term begins today.
Sickness forced widespread school and class closures last… Audio
Relief teachers 'like unicorns' - Principals see no respite from staff shortages
Schools reopen for the third term today and principals are worried staff shortages and winter illnesses will be every bit as bad as last term.
The Week in Detail: Duopolies, polytechs and Niue
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Duopolies, polytechs and Niue
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioCovid-19 update: 26 further deaths, 8728 new cases
Another 26 people have died with Covid-19 and there are 8728 new cases today, the Ministry of Health says.
Covid-19 cases at border skyrocket after pre-departure testing scrapped
Covid-19 border cases have increased nearly fivefold since the government scrapped pre-departure testing for international arrivals in June.
Covid-19 wastewater data available online
Wastewater testing for Covid-19 has shown a spike in the last two weeks due to the BA.5 variant.
Earlier this week Dr Ashley Bloomfield estimated that half of all positive Covid-19 cases were going… Audio
Aged Care facilities battling Covid outbreaks, staff shortages
The Aged Care Association says staff shortages in the sector have reached crisis point, with some workers doing shifts of up to 24 hours straight. Adding to their woes.. pressures brought by outbreaks… Audio
Covid-19 update: 9953 new community cases, 767 in hospital and 32 further deaths
Another 9953 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in New Zealand today, along with 32 further deaths.
Robertson: wear masks as often as you can
Every week we catch up with the Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson. Nathan Rarere started by asking him whether it's time to introduce stricter rules around mask wearing, given so many… Audio
Starship Children's hospital fundraising for Starship Trust
The Starship Foundation has started a fundraising appeal so it can do more to support sick kids right around the country. Nathan Rarere spoke with Starship Childrens Hospital's clinical director of… Audio
Hospitals shutting doors to visitors as Covid spreads
Doors are shutting and curtains closing at hospital wards around the motu - with visitors being told to stay away.
There are 744 people in hospital with Covid - and health workers want to stop… Audio
Australians urged to work from home as winter Omicron wave swamps hospitals
Near-record numbers of Australians are being admitted to hospitals from Covid-19 with authorities encouraging working from home, mask wearing and booster shots amid a major outbreak.
Diabetes and Me: Getting Covid
For two-and-a-half years, Megan Whelan has wondered, worried, and fretted about what it would be like getting Covid.
Covid-19 update: 744 in hospital, 10,320 new cases and 34 deaths
There are 10,320 new cases of Covid-19 in the community to report today, and 34 deaths with the virus.
National Party conference to go ahead in person despite rising Covid cases
The National Party plans to hold its annual conference in person despite a nationwide spike in Covid cases, says deputy leader Nicola Willis.
Covid-19 reinfection: Each illness raises risks of long Covid
Analysis - Higher vaccination coverage, mask use and distancing would help keep New Zealanders healthier and reduce the burden of long Covid, Professor John Potter writes.
Moderna vaccine approved for Australian kids
The Moderna vaccine has been provisionally approved for children six months and older in Australia, but professor Nigel McMillan believes more needs to be done.
He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
