Covid 19
New record high of Covid cases - latest details
It was another day of record Covid-19 infections, with 23,183 new community cases reported by the Ministry of Health. Audio
Protesters scatter around Wellington as clean-up continues
Anti-mandate protesters remain scattered in different groups around the Wellington area, as the clean-up of Parliament grounds continues. See how the day's events unfolded with RNZ's live blog.
RATs go like hotcakes, unreported Omicron cases spreading
A tradie in Auckland says he knows about 25 people with Covid, none of whom have officially recorded their cases with the Ministry of Health.
There are 23,183 new cases in New Zealand on… Audio
'We feel mamae': Wellington iwi look to heal desecrated parliament
Wellington tangata whenua Wednesday's riot at Parliament was painful to witness, calling it further desecration of their mana and whenua. Audio
Covid-19 update: 23,183 new community cases, 503 in hospital
There are 23,183 new community cases of Covid-19 being reported today, with 503 people in hospital, including seven in intensive care.
Protesters shifted from parliament set up elsewhere
The protesters who were cleared off parliament grounds yesterday have been setting up camp elsewhere in Wellington.
RNZ reporter Jake McKee spoke to Māni Dunlop. Audio
Future of protests at Parliament to be reconsidered - Grant Robertson
As damage to Parliament's grounds and surrounding streets is assessed the future of protest in New Zealand will have to be reconsidered, the deputy PM says, and a researcher urges people to consider… Audio
'It does definitely feel like it's everywhere': Covid-19 hits start of university year
University students living in halls of residence say almost everyone they know has Covid-19 as first semester kicks off for 2022. Audio
Covid-19: School principal on violence at protest
Wellington Girls' College principal Julia Davidson, says yesterday was "a hell of a day" for the Thorndon-based secondary school and its students.
She says it felt like a scene out of the 1970s film… Audio
Surgery centre cuts services, diverts staff to Middlemore amid Omicron woes
One half of a large elective surgery centre has been temporarily closed so staff can be diverted help Middlemore Hospital.
Covid-19: Heavy police presence after protest broken up
Police are out in force in the central city in Wellington this morning after yesterday's massive operation to clear the illegal occupation off Parliament grounds.
At the height of the confrontation… Audio
University students in hall of residence living with covid
University students living in halls of residence say almost everyone they know has Covid-19. New Zealand has passed 120,000 cases currently active in the community, with 22,152 cases recorded… Audio
Robertson:appalled by protest action at Parliament
We'll be crossing live to Parliament shortly where our reporter Emma Hatton will bring us up-to-date on the protest which turned into fiery mayhem yesterday. But first Nathan Rarere discussed what… Audio
Free rapid antigen tests available for home Covid-19 testing
Free rapid antigen tests are now available for home testing if you are symptomatic or household contact but you will have to order them online and pick them up.
Parliament grounds 'reclaimed': Police operation ends 23-day protest
The area around Parliament has been the scenes of a full-day ordeal of violence as police removed protesters whose behaviour prompted the Prime Minister to say there were "words I cannot use in this…
Anti-mandate protest, Day 23
Day 23 of the anti-mandate protest near Parliament was probably the most dramatic yet. Hundreds of police spent the day clearing the protest and dozens of arrest were made. Sponge bullets and pepper… Audio
As it happened: Police pelted with bricks, three officers in hospital
Tents were set alight on Parliament grounds today, protesters clashed with police and three officers have been taken to hospital, after bricks were torn up and thrown at them.
DOC closes Whanganui River journey after paddlers test positive for Covid-19
The Department of Conservation has closed the Whanganui River to kayakers and canoeists on the upper and middle reaches after four paddlers tested positive for Covid-19.
Chris Hipkins on RATs: 'We don't want people stockpiling'
The Covid-19 Response Minister says there is no need to stockpile rapid antigen tests because "they are literally arriving all of the time".
Caring for your child with Covid-19
Most Covid-19 cases in children can be safely managed by parents at home, says Starship paediatrician Dr Mike Shepherd, but there are some warning signs to look out for. Audio
