Covid 19
Playing favourites: Stuart McKenzie & Miranda Harcourt
Husband and wife duo Dame Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie have become central to the film and theatre world. It's all in the family: while Miranda's mother Kate is one of Aotearoa's most… Audio
The impact of the Covid-era ban on people visiting dying relatives
New research has found much harm was caused to families of end of life patients and the clinicians caring for them. The study published in the BMJ Quality and Safety - was led by University of… Audio
Ohakune happy with news of new ski operators at Mt Ruapehu
After years of Covid disruption, a poor snow season and uncertainty around the future of Mt Ruapehu's ski fields, people in the North Island town of Ohakune have something to smile about.
They're… Audio
New Zealand has its own homegrown Covid-19 sub-variant
As the covid19 pandemic stretches on, virologists have come up with a whole raft of names for variants and sub variants. Many have become household names. Remember the days of Delta, Alpha, Beta and… Audio
Covid-19 case numbers: 12,277 new cases, 30 further deaths
Another 12,277 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported, and a further 30 deaths.
Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says
The head of the WHO said at least seven million people died in the pandemic but the true figure was "likely" closer to 20 million deaths .
Home of former Brazilian president raided in vaccine records probe
Police seized his cellphone as part of an investigation into his Covid-19 vaccination records, which have allegedly been tampered with.
China Covid-19 whistleblower returns home to Wuhan after jail
Fang Bin is one of several so-called citizen journalists who disappeared after sharing videos of scenes in Wuhan, the epicentre of the pandemic.
Smaller Covid waves, but still 'major uncertainties' - Baker
New Zealand is in the grip of a fourth wave of Covid-19 but it is predicted to be smaller than previous mass outbreaks.
Covid-19 update: Another 20 deaths, 12,383 new cases
Another 12,383 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported, and a further 20 deaths.
Officers sent to quell Parliament protest with 'gardening gloves', borrowed gear
Police officers have described fearing for their lives when sent to evict protesters on the last day of the Parliament protest without appropriate gear.
Budgeting services face funding cuts from the government
Free budgeting services are bracing for a drop in funding right as the cost of living crisis hits and a recession knocks on our door.
The Ministry of Social Development funds 131 budget advisor… Audio
Parliament protest: Nothing to apologise for - police commissioner
Andrew Coster says he would not have done anything differently, despite an IPCA report noting faults in the police response.
Police welcome IPCA report into handling of Parliament protest
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says he is immensely proud of the work of staff throughout the protest.
Think tank says NZ was 'woefully underprepared' for Covid
On the same day the police watchdog's report into the force's handling of last year's protest and three-week occupation of parliament is being released, a think tank's report into the government's… Audio
Are you getting your bivalent Covid vaccine booster?
We're riding a fourth wave of Covid with experts warning of increased pressure on our already overloaded hospital system. 14,000 people tested positive this week.. that's up 2000 on the week before… Audio
No sign of abandoned boat owner one year after vessel washed up
An East Coast harbour master is calling for changes to the country's boat ownership rules after a man abandoned his vessel and successfully evaded authorities for 12 months.
Covid-19 update: 14,242 new cases, 21 new deaths
A further 14,242 cases of Covid-19 have been reported with 21 more deaths related to the virus and there are also 363 people in hospital. Audio
Prof. Michael Baker warns against complacency in fourth wave
Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker warns the country is in the grip of a fourth wave of Covid19. Professor Baker says if we don't act to restrict the spread of the virus, up to 10,000 people could… Audio
'It's the first distinct rise' - Fourth wave of Covid-19 is here, says Baker
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says that the country is experiencing its fourth wave of Covid-19 infection and warns people to stay vigilant.
