Covid 19
Covid: 'Fully vaccinated' now requires three doses - health officials
Stalling booster rates are worrying health chiefs, who say people shouldn't consider themselves fully vaccinated unless they've had their third dose.
The number of COVID-19 infections has edged up… Audio
Covid-19 update: Two more deaths, 21,616 new community cases
There have been 21,616 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and 960 people are in hospital.
Covid-19 cases in Auckland on way down, 'pretty full on outbreak' in Wellington - Bloomfield
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it is clear that the number of cases in Auckland is on the way down but in Wellington, case rates are increasing rapidly.
Expert emphasises Covid-19 vaccine booster is essential, not extra
The Covid-19 vaccine booster needs a rebrand because it sounds like it is an "optional extra", says a public health expert, as worry rises about stalling rates.
Sex work under the red light pushes people into risky business, poverty
Sex workers have a long history of trading under a red light, but the new phase of the coronavirus pandemic has left many struggling for financial survival as vulnerable people in danger.
Covid-19: South Island healthcare providers prepare for Omicron wave
Some general practices and community health providers say they're already stretched and are bracing for cases to peak over next few weeks.
Covid-19 vaccine booster rates stalling
Covid-19 booster rates are stalling, prompting calls for the roll-out to get it's own shot in the arm.
In mid December, nearly 90 percent of people were double vaccinated.
After three months - the… Audio
Red light setting a risk for vulnerable sex workers
Sex workers have a long history of trading under a red light, but the new phase of the coronavirus pandemic has left many struggling for financial survival and vulnerable people in danger.
Their… Audio
Hopes Auckland is passing Omicron peak, but scientists wary
With case numbers of Covid-19 on the decline in Auckland, there are hopes our biggest city may have passed the Omicron peak, with the rest of the country soon to follow.
But with at least 15,540 new… Audio
People with disabilities managing alone as supporters isolate
Some people with disabilities who usually have help at home are trying to manage on their own, as Covid-19 sweeps across Aotearoa.
The Disability Rights Commissioner is so concerned about the support… Audio
Evening business for 14 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6300589843001 Video, Audio
Russia reportedly asks China for help as global sanctions hit
Russia has reportedly turned to China for military help and economic relief - as sanctions bear down and its invasion of Ukraine continues.
Meanwhile a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian military… Audio
Finance Minister details fuel tax cuts
The government has announced it is slashing fuel taxes and public transport fares will halve for three months, as the cost of petrol continues to soar.
The fuel excise is currently about 70 cents per… Video, Audio
'Going bush': Lack of Covid-19 testing and reporting worries iwi vaccinators
An iwi collective working across four North Island regions fears there are many cases they don't know about.
Govt cuts fuel tax, halves public transport fares for 3 months
Brace yourselves for a 'wicked perfect storm' says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine creates a global energy crisis.
In the last hour, the government has announced it's… Audio
Covid-19 update: Two more deaths, 15,540 new cases and 952 in hospital
The Ministry of Health is reporting 15,540 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today.
Declining Covid-19 case counts: Too early to celebrate - Epidemiologist
It's too early to say we've peaked, and declining tallies are no reason to celebrate as Covid-19 is still rife in our communities, University of Auckland professor Rod Jackson says. Audio
Parliament protest: Where did the money come from and where did it go?
Police will not give details about finances and their investigation into the protest which occupied Parliament's grounds and surrounding streets.
Is the Government's Covid response meeting basic human rights of people with disabilities?
The disabled community is speaking out about distressing waits for personal care and navigating pandemic assistance as Covid adds to the chronic shortage of home carers. The Disability Rights… Audio
Covid-19: Declining numbers no cause for celebration - Jackson
A leading epidemiologist says declining daily Covid-19 case numbers are no reason to celebrate.
Professor Rod Jackson says anyone with Covid-19 symptoms can assume they have virus unless they get a… Audio
