Covid 19
Covid-19: EU anger over reduced Pfizer vaccine deliveries
Some EU countries are receiving much fewer Pfizer vaccine doses than expected, after the US firm slowed shipments.
France: More than 2500 break virus restrictions at illegal rave
An illegal warehouse rave that began on New Year's Eve in France in defiance of coronavirus precautions has been shut down by police after arrests and clashes.
New Covid-19 variant raises transmission 'R number' by up to 0.7
The new variant of Covid-19 is "hugely" more transmissible than the virus's previous version, a study has found.
First Pacific country starts Covid-19 vaccine programme
Covid-19 vaccinations begin in one part of the Pacific this weekend, but it's not yet clear when other Pacific countries will begin. Audio
Covid-19: Hundreds of military staff require psychological check-ups
Hundreds of defence force workers were exposed to 'critical incidents' that required psychological check-ups after working in Managed Isolation and Quarantine.
Parts of Sydney put into strict lockdown after 13 new cases
Residents in Sydney's northern beaches have been ordered to stay home until Wednesday, after a cluster of Covid-19 cases grew by 13.
European leaders are self-isolating after Macron positive test
A host of European leaders are self-isolating after the French President, Emmanuel Macron, tested positive for Covid-19.
Holidaymakers urged to be prepared if Covid-19 re-emerges
This afternoon the Covid 19 Response Minister, Chris Hipkins, outlined how the Government will respond if there is a case of Covid-19 in the community during the holiday period. Karyn speaks with… Audio
Big brand workers going hungry due to Covid-19 poverty
Garment workers for Adidas, Nike and H&M are among those going hungry due to coronavirus pandemic, a survey has found.
Testing stations in Christchurch busy after community cases
There's been a steady stream of people getting tested for Covid-19 in Christchurch after two community cases, and Sealord has made changes to reduce the risk of crews bringing the virus into the…
Unemployment slightly lower than expectations
The labour market has fared better than expected during the Covid-19 pandemic but has still recorded the biggest quarterly rise in the number of unemployed in more than 30 years.
High school student close contact of Covid community case
A Christchurch high school has confirmed one of its students is a close contact of the latest Covid-19 case reported in the community.
Covid-19: Two new imported cases in NZ, none in community - MOH
New Zealand has two new cases of Covid-19, both in managed isolation, with no new community cases today, the Ministry of Health says.
Small business earnings up year on year, despite Covid-19
The manufacturing and construction sectors are the big revenue winners this side of lockdown, according to small business data from the accounting software firm Xero.
Auckland Westpac employee tests positive for Covid-19
Westpac says an Auckland employee has tested positive for Covid-19.
New Covid fears in Auckland
There are calls for a change of attitude by lead authorities after a person who had the Covid 19 visited a busy pub on Friday night in the northern suburb of Greenhithe. Hundreds of Aucklanders are… Audio
Pacific leaders target unequal impacts of Covid-19 on vulnerable in region
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have drafted a statement to be considered at the special session of the United Nations General Assembly on Covid-19 in December. Audio
Covid-19 patients suffered harassment and abuse
Many Covid-19 patients in Hawke's Bay felt stigmatised by the community following their diagnosis, while some said they felt harassed and were concerned they could be identified by the media, a survey…
Three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today
There are three new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, all in managed isolation, the Ministry of Health says.
More than $11 million in wage subsidies repaid by Briscoe Group
Large retailer Briscoe Group has repaid more than $11 million received in wage subsidies to the government.
