Covid 19
Cabinet to consider whether to relax last Covid-19 rules
Most pandemic rules were scrapped in September last year, but a mandatory seven-day isolation period remains for those who test positive for the virus. Audio
Cabinet set to discuss potential Covid-19 rule changes
The Prime Minister says there are numerous moving parts to consider when Cabinet debates later today whether to remove all remaining Covid-19 restrictions.
Most of the outstanding rules were scrapped… Audio
Keep Covid-19 restrictions as is, Michael Baker says
Cabinet is believed to be reassessing Covid-19 restrictions in coming weeks, but a leading epidemiologist wants them to stay as they are.
Covid-19 may kill 1000 Kiwis, cause 10,000 hospitalisations in 2023 - Michael Baker
Covid-19 is on track to kill some 1000 people this year and cause 10,000 hospitalisations, Professor Michael Baker says.
Jacinda Ardern: Text and Photos - full valedictory
Prime Minister’s farewell speeches are rare events. We have photos, video and the full transcript of Jacinda Ardern’s valedictory address. Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern: Text and Photos - full valedictory
Prime Minister’s farewell speeches are rare events. We have photos, video and the full transcript of Jacinda Ardern’s valedictory address.
Video, AudioJacinda Ardern's legacy: More than just Covid-19?
Jacinda Ardern will largely be remembered as the prime minister whose pandemic-era policies saved thousands of lives, according to former PM Helen Clark. Audio
Tai Rawhiti rollout of second Covid booster going well
Anyone aged 30 and over is now eligible for a second covid booster. So far, 89 per cent of the eligible population have had their first two doses of the vaccine, and 73 per cent have had the first… Audio
Covid-19 update: 12,202 new cases, 25 further deaths attributed to the virus
There have been 12,202 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the past week and 25 further deaths attributed to the coronavirus.
Vaccine hesitancy still an issue with disinformation circling on social media - GP
Vaccine hesitancy remains a concern for medical professionals as the flu shot and Covid-19 booster become available to get together ahead of winter. Audio
PM encourages people to get flu vaccine and Covid booster ahead of winter
The Prime Minister has had his flu and Covid vaccinations and is encouraging others to do the same.
Some prisons still not allowing vistors due to Covid-19
Some prisoners at three major prisons have not had any visitors since the pandemic began three years ago.
Now Corrections is promising to reopen the jails to visitors sometime in the next few weeks… Audio
Jail for conspiracy theorist protest organisers
Billy Te Kahika Jr and Vinny Eastwood were both found guilty of intentionally failing to comply with the Covid-19 Public Health Response Act.
From 1 April over 30s eligible for new covid booster
From April 1 anyone aged 30 and over will be able to get for a fourth covid shot. And that makes 44-year-old Prime Minister Chirs Hipkins eligible for the second booster. So, he will be rolling up his… Audio
MBIE told to apologise to seafarers who struggled to get MIQ spot
The chief ombudsman says the ministry acted unreasonably while handling their MIQ case.
China after the end of 'zero Covid'
The Detail talks to journalist Chen Liu about returning to China after three years of border closures. Audio
China after the end of 'zero Covid'
The Detail talks to journalist Chen Liu about returning to China after three years of border closures.
AudioNZ volunteers among those testing combined Covid-19 and flu vaccine
A Wellington medical company is running a trial of a combined vaccine for both flu and Covid-19. Audio
How the case of Baby W made global headlines
The case of Baby W ended up in the international spotlight - how did it happen? Audio
How the case of Baby W made global headlines
The case of Baby W ended up in the international spotlight - how did it happen?
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