Covid 19
Prison inmates missing counselling, in cells as Covid spreads
Inmates at Auckland prison are missing mental health appointments and facing extended lock downs due to Covid cases.
There's currently more than 220 active infections in our jails with shortages of… Video, Audio
RAT race on amid growing Omicron outbreak
A RAT race is on as tens of thousands of people try to source Rapid Antigen Tests amid the growing omicron outbreak.
RATs are now the primary testing method and kits are available at retail outlets… Audio
Hospital demand to continue after Omicron peaks
Health officials think the Omicron outbreak in Auckland may have peaked.
It could provide some relief to struggling GP clinics, who have been facing the outbreak head-on.
Katie Doyle reports. Audio
Covid-19 update: 22,527 new community cases, 562 in hospital, five deaths
There have been 22,527 new community cases of Covid-19 reported today, slightly down on yesterday's numbers, the Ministry of Health says.
Hawke's Bay winegrowers say Omicron a 'significant concern'
Winemakers in New Zealand's oldest and second-largest wine region are worried Omicron will disrupt their busiest time of the year - the grape harvest.
How will history - and the law - judge New Zealand's mothballed MIQ system?
Opinion - As the MIQ system winds down the outcome of the court battle over border restrictions is now moot - but the principles are still important, two lawyers say.
Covid-19: Studies show child vaccination effective - Turner
A leading immunisation specialist says parents should not be worried about US research showing plummeting immunity among children who received the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
A United States study has… Audio
Wellington mayor on anti-mandate protesters still in the city
A number of anti-mandate protesters are now camping along Wellington's coastline.
Some are at Owhiro Bay and others are camped at Lyall Bay and others on the Miramar Peninsular.
Wellington City… Audio
Hamilton City Council reduces services as Omicron bites
The Central Library will temporarily close from this Saturday due to staff shortages, while yesterday food scrap collections were also suspended.
Covid-19: Parliament protesters kept out of marae
As many as 100 protesters fresh from the parliamentary occupation this week wanted to stay at a Lower Hutt marae, only to be told in no uncertain terms: kahore he ara, there's no way.
Kokiri Marae… Audio
Covid-19: Omicron threatens grape harvest
Winemakers in New Zealand's oldest and second-largest wine region, Hawke's Bay, are worried Omicron will disrupt their busiest time of the year - the grape harvest.
Growers are hoping they can get… Audio
Covid-19: Worries for disabled community if carers fall ill
Members of the disabled community are worried they'll been left on their own, unable to get out of bed or go to the toilet when the Omicron outbreak hits its peak.
Twenty-five percent of New… Audio
Emergency doctor says staff shortages 'incredibly significant' amid spiralling outbreak
There are hundreds of frontline staff off across the city's hospitals, and emergency departments in Auckland have been swamped with cases on some days.
Covid-19: Wellington update after camp destroyed
An RNZ reporter went out to visit some of the sites that protesters are currently occupying after the dramatic removal of their camp at Parliament lawn on Wednesday.
Susie Ferguson got an update. Audio
Covid-19: Convoy protesters regrouping after violence
Some of the protesters forced off parliament's grounds are regrouping in Wellington and say they hope to re-occupy the site, maybe as soon as this weekend.
They're calling on others to join them.
… Audio
Covid-19: DHBs on health workers strike cancellation
Friday's planned strike by thousands of Allied Health workers at public hospitals nationwide has been called off.
The PSA pulled the plug on the day-long strike from 6am, and a strike planned for… Audio
Covid-19: Not clear what protest cleanup will cost
It's still not clear how much the mammoth restoration of Parliament's grounds will cost.
The Prime Minister has been inspecting the damage left in the wake of the violent end to the 23-day… Audio
Covid-19: Firefighters Union on police using firehoses
The Professional Firefighters Union is demanding an inquiry into riot police comandeering fire hoses to use on rioters in Parliament grounds on Wednesday.
They say firefighters and their equipment… Audio
Around 900 New Zealanders to arrive without isolation requirements
From midnight tonight, fully-vaccinated New Zealand residents and citizens travelling to Aotearoa will no longer need to complete an isolation period for the first time in nearly two years.
House of Travel busy as Kiwis can return home, no MiQ
From midnight tonight vaccinated Kiwis from across the world will be able to return to New Zealand without spending time in MIQ or self-isolation. With this news, House of Travel has seen such an… Audio
