New ZealandFocus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 26th February WrapFebruary 26 2022 There were 13,606 new community cases of Covid-19 announced in New Zealand today.Watch26 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandAnother record - 13,606 community cases of Covid; 263 in hospital; 5 in ICUNew Zealand has seen another day of record Covid-19 escalation.26 Feb 12:54 AM
PoliticsThe protest leader, tinfoil hats and the conspiracy theoryTinfoil hats are in use at the Parliament camp amid claims of a Government radiation plot.25 Feb 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial report: Rest homes 'on verge of collapse' as Omicron threatensNurses are working double and even triple shifts - 24 hours - to plug gaps.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's total infections likely much higher than confirmed case numbers – here's whyNZ's confirmed Covid cases likely to be just a fraction of the total.25 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldJust how long is long Covid?New York Times: He caught Covid in 2020. Two years later, he's reclaiming his old life.25 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDesperate pharmacist on denying RATs to sick: 'I just feel so helpless'A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandFive deaths, record 12,011 new cases - nearly double yesterday; 237 in hospitalOf the 12,011 new cases, 3807 were detected via PCR tests and 8223 were by using RATs.25 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandMayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.25 Feb 12:40 AM
World'I want to ask Ukrainians for forgiveness': Hundreds of Russian protesters arrestedShocked Russians turned out by the thousands to decry their country's invasion of Ukraine.24 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandLive: Unvaccinated students can participate in after-school activities under phase 3There will also be a new supply of RAT tests and masks for schools.24 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Unvaccinated students can participate in school activities under phase 3February 25 2022 School students, unvaccinated or not, can now participate in all school activities, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced. Hipkins said a week ago Covid-19 was in 1 in 10 schools, it's now in one in five.Watch24 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandPerson in wheelchair dies after waiting six hours for St John ambulanceThe tragic case has been passed on to the Coroner by St John.24 Feb 06:07 AM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: 717 schools, ECEs dealing with Covid casesThe move to phase 3 will make case management much simpler for schools.24 Feb 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Real' case numbers; RAT traps; scan dodging: Your Covid questions answeredAs Covid cases hit a confronting 6137, Professor Rod Jackson answers your questions.24 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPhase 3 from midnight: What does it mean for you?The Government has announced New Zealand will move to phase 3 at 11.59pm tonight.24 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandFree rapid antigen testing available in Auckland from todayThe Government is to also watch for price gouging and monitor private sales of RATs.23 Feb 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Children and young people' dominating Omicron cases in South AucklandDr Matire Harwood is seeing a rapid rise in positive results in young people.23 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandNZ ready for phase 3: Today's Omicron announcement - what it means for youFrontline workers hoping fewer people will isolate under rules released at noon today.23 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: NZ moves to phase 3 of the Omicron responseFebruary 24 2022 New Zealand will move to phase 3 of the Omicron response at 11.59pm Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed today.Watch23 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Positive test rate soars; fears widespread undiagnosed Covid casesThere were 3297 community cases reported yesterday.23 Feb 08:25 PM
RoyalsBroadcaster apologises after false Covid claim about QueenNews clip goes viral for a misleading image used in programme segment.23 Feb 08:24 PM
New ZealandOmicron outbreak: Ambulance crews face record callouts - some waiting up to 12 hoursAmbulance staff being flown in from across the country to help deal with Omicron demand.23 Feb 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmicron outbreak live Q&A: Professor Rod Jackson answers your questionsAs NZ prepares to move to phase 3, epidemiologist Rod Jackson answers your questions.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGP suspended for anti-vax views begins District Court appealTwo doctors suspended for misinformation are appealing the Medical Council's decision.23 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandWhat Phase 3 of the Omicron plan will look likeThe Government signals a move to phase 3 of the Omicron response plan is nearby.23 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandSurge in hospital Covid cases: Babies as young as 2 months old, elderly infectedThe number of people infected with Covid-19 turning up to Middlemore Hospital increasing.22 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWairoa doctor takes over national 'taonga'Wairoa's Dr Sarah-Jane Paine (Tūhoe) leads study into understanding child development22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Like being punched in the chest': 'Milder' Omicron leaves fit Kiwi struggling to breatheNo taste, brain fog, struggling to breathe - even a 'mild' case of Covid can hit hard.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdvertising watchdog investigating Covid 'vaccine risks' billboard in AucklandBillboard uses the image of a Dunedin man who died after getting a Covid vaccine.22 Feb 07:11 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.21 Feb 11:15 PM
RoyalsWhat living with Covid looks like for the over-70sFollowing the Queen's "robust response", how is Covid really hitting the elderly?21 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: $140 million to support Māori and Pacific health providersFebruary 22 2022 Just over $140 million will be given to Māori and Pasifika health providers to help those communities hit the hardest in the current Covid outbreak.Watch21 Feb 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldGot a Covid booster? You probably won't need another for a long timeNew York Times: A fourth vaccine dose may not be necessary for most, studies suggest.21 Feb 07:11 PM
