Covid 19
New study into Covid's effects on the cardiovascular system
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that highlights the importance of getting boosted, and another that investigated the impact of Covid on the cardiovascular… Audio
Farmers with asymptomatic Covid-19 may be able to keep working - Minister
Farmers who test positive for Covid-19 may be able to continue working if they're vaccinated, asymptomatic and not in contact with others, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says. Audio
Covid-19: Countdown cans restrictions on goods for now
There seems to be different approaches taken by supermarkets over limited sales of some products, with Countdown not having any in place on products apart from Panadol and Ibuprofen. Audio
Australia: Anti-vax protesters, PM's poll trouble, apology to women
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the anti-vax protest that has tried to take over Parliament House in Canberra. Meanwhile Covid has ripped through aged care homes… Audio
South Auckland primary schools consider onsite vaccination clinics
South Auckland primary schools are considering whether to host vaccine clinics to help vaccinate the region's 5 to 11-year-olds.
Covid-19: Countdown cans restrictions on goods
There seems to be different approaches taken by supermarkets over limited sales of some products.
Countdown says it has no restrictions saying doing so can actually be counterproductive.
Countdown… Audio
Emergency departments expect huge pressures from Omicron - specialist
Latest modelling by Covid-19 Modelling Aotearoa suggests a peak of 800 people in hospital on any given day at best, but well over 3000 at worst. Audio
Covid-19: Possible best-case Omicron scenario still troubling emergency doctors
A leading emergency doctor says that, even in the best-case scenario for Omicron, there's going to be big pressure on already busy hospitals.
Latest modelling suggests a peak of 800 people in… Audio
Covid-19: Anti-vaccine mandate protesters camp at parliament
Dozens of anti-vaccine mandate protesters have spent the night in tents on the grounds of Parliament despite it not being allowed. The police say they will continue to monitor the situation and are in… Audio
Covid-19: South Auckland schools considering hosting vaccine clinics
Onsite vaccine clinics for South Auckland Primary Schools could take the pressure off busy parents, who have enough on their hands.
Principals in the area say Counties Manukau DHB has asked them to… Audio
Covid-19: Fund announced to help farmers who catch virus
The Agricultural Minister wants farmers, growers and lifestyle block owners to sort a contingency plan in the event they catch Covid-19.
To help that, Damien O'Connor has announced a $400,000 fund… Audio
AK hospitality pivoting business to keep afloat
It would be an understatement to say that these past few months have been tough for the hospitality industry. The latest Covid restrictions mean many are reporting greater than 50 per cent reductions… Audio
Supermarkets urge shoppers not to overdo the loo paper
The step up to red light restrictions saw supermarkets once again do big business on what we use to do our business.
But it's got some urging shoppers to think more green when they hit the shops.
… Audio
Govt pushes 'big boost week' and funds support for rural sector
The government says New Zealand won't be able to stamp out the Omicron outbreak as it announces it's the start of the "big boost week", and promises special support for the rural sector.
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The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Six new Covid-19 cases in Tonga; Over 1700 test positive for Covid-19 in Kiribati; New Caledonia records 2848 Covid-19 cases in 72 hours.
Children hope for 2022 without a full year at school under Covid
While plenty of us have had interruptions to our lives because of Covid, spare a thought for the littlies who started school in 2020.
Now into year three, they're yet to have a full year of school in… Video, Audio
Businesses reject govt claim it did not take RATs from sector
Businesses have strongly rejected the government's assertion it did not swipe their rapid antigen tests for their own stocks.
The government spent much of last year with a ban on the importation of… Video, Audio
Testing under Omicron needs to be more targeted - lab experts
It's time to ditch the government's test, test, test mantra in favour of a more targeted message; according to the scientists processing those tests.
Lab workers say they have been operating on the… Audio
Anti-mandate protestors crowd central Wellington
Parliament became a parking lot for hundreds of people's vehicles and Covid grievances today.
An anti-government convoy arrived at the doors of power with people from up and down the country voicing… Video, Audio
Govt eyes shake-up of ambulance sector as shortages continue
The government is eyeing a shake-up of the ambulance sector as staffing and funding issues continue to plague St John.
The charity runs the majority of New Zealand's ambulance service, but has been… Audio