Covid 19

By Susan Strongman: Retired and living alone in Hamilton, Mum ticks a lot of the boxes that put her at risk of loneliness.

Wastewater testing and the number of hospitalisations are signs the virus is prevalent at present, Professor Michael Baker says. Audio

Microbiologist says lack of support affected her wellbeing; feared university wanted to get rid of her.

There have been 5872 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week.

Interim results from New Zealand's Long Covid Registry show that support measures are lacking and people are going to work while unwell.

There have been 3934 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 29 further deaths attributed to the virus.

Carnival Cruise Lines was negligent and engaged in misleading representations over the Ruby Princess voyage in 2020, the Federal Court has found.

There have been 4018 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 23 further deaths attributed to the virus.

Staff at Taranaki Hospital have set up their own clinic to help colleagues suffering from Long Covid. Audio

There have been 3816 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 17 further deaths attributed to the virus.

It's the unwelcome guest that no one wants to talk about – Covid-19 may be below the radar now, but it hasn't gone away and is likely to claim 1,000 Kiwi lives this year. 

A nurse and midwife who was suspended for sharing misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine has been suspended from practice for 12 months.

New Zealand's restrictions during the pandemic saved the lives of about 20,000 people, according to new research.