Health
Covid-19 vaccine two years away, and could be NZ-made - research leader
A Covid-19 vaccine is the 'Everest' of medicine, and the race is on to beat corporate interests to the top of the mountain, Professor Graham Le Gros from Malaghan Institute says.
The government has… Video, Audio
Podcast: RNZ's 'After the Virus' explores a brave new world
What does that world look like on the other side of the Covid-19 coronavirus? RNZ's Guyon Espiner talks to New Zealand and international experts about our new reality.
Govt puts $37m towards Covid-19 vaccine
A $37 million Covid-19 vaccine strategy announced by the government aims to help national and global efforts to create and distribute a vaccine to fight the coronavirus.
After the Virus
'After the Virus' , a 6-part podcast and video series exploring how the Covid-19 pandemic will change the world in the long-term. Audio
The benefits of crying for your mental health
Many people will have been crying a lot more than usual over the past few months. Audio
No new cases of Covid-19 in NZ today
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says New Zealand's case numbers are low and recovery rates high. Video
Easing of Level 2 restrictions may cause anxiety for some
The announcement that gatherings can grow to 100 people from midday on Friday has caused relief and celebration among many New Zealanders.
But a clinical psychologist at Victoria University, Dr… Audio
Church services to resume as gathering limit increases
Worshippers of all faiths can congregate in large groups once again this weekend, with the limit on all gatherings increasing from 10 to 100 people from midday on Friday.
That change will be felt… Audio
Covid relief payment further stigamtises beneficiaries
A community worker says the government relief payments announced yesterday further stigmatises beneficiaries and sends a message that those on the jobseeker are not worthy.
The Government has created… Audio
Pandemic has exposed neoliberalism's flaws, says economist
A Nobel Prize-winning economist says the disempowering reign of neoliberalism has exposed the US to the worst ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Contact tracing for groups of 100 possible in two days - Bloomfield
With events of up to 100 people, the aim is to trace all people within two days of a case being confirmed, the Director-General of Health says. Audio
Substance abuse, gambling spiked over lockdown
Addiction services have reported a rise in drinking, cannabis use and online gambling over the lockdown period.
Coronavirus: Ashley Bloomfield confident NZ can handle larger gatherings
News that gatherings can be attended by up to 100 people from this Friday has been welcomed throughout the country.
From wedding planners to funeral directors, there's been a big sigh of relief that… Audio
Coronavirus: Rise in drinking, drugs, gambling over lockdown
Addiction services have reported a rise in drinking, cannabis use and online gambling over the lockdown period.
The NZ Drug Foundation says around 50,000 New Zealanders are currently supported by… Audio
Covid-19 level 2 rules loosened - what you need to know
The government is loosening up the limit of social gatherings before the weekend and a decision on when the country moves to level one is just weeks away.
Social gatherings of up to 100 people will… Audio
Amy Adams on new role in National rankings under Muller
National MP Amy Adams has cancelled plans to retire from Parliament to instead take the number three spot in the party's shadow cabinet.
The former justice, social housing & social investment… Video, Audio
Doctors fear rheumatic fever rise may worsen
Doctors fear a rise in the potentially devastating childhood disease rheumatic fever could get worse as the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown hit.
A public health alert has been issued for Wellington… Audio
Midwife censured after confusion leads to baby's death
An independent midwife has been censured after mistaking a woman's progress during labour, which resulted in a baby's death.
PM Jacinda Ardern reveals move to gatherings of 100 under alert level 2
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed the government plans to allow gatherings of up to 100 from midday on Friday, 29 May. Video
Covid-19 level 2: Gatherings up to 100 allowed after Friday
Church services and gatherings of up to 100 people have been given the green light to take place later this week.
It comes after another day with no new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand - our third day… Video, Audio