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
LifestyleTerrifying vaping death prompts warnings of more to comeAn autopsy has made a chilling finding in the death of a Queensland man.21 Feb 07:04 PM
New ZealandDeputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreakThe Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.21 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandMother's bid to have child removed from 'anti-vax' father declined by Family CourtA 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.21 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow long Covid exhausts the bodyNew York Times: New research shows why long Covid can be so debilitating.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist thought man shot by police was stableInquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters with Covid symptoms urged to stay away from Wellington HospitalWellington Hospital says any outbreak at the protest will add stress to health system.21 Feb 03:09 AM
New ZealandCrossing the line: Woman felt 'gross' after masseur touched her breastsThe masseuse also covered the woman with a towel used on several other clients that day.21 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Omicron surge and Wellington protestFebruary 21 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has provided details on the conditions under which vaccination mandates could be eased as protests continue around Parliament's grounds.Watch21 Feb 02:00 AM
LifestyleTakeaway horror: How leftover noodles cost teen his legsHow eating his friend's leftovers left a teenager crippled for life.20 Feb 11:20 PM
New Zealand'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopensVaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.20 Feb 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Safety monitors designed to protect staff from cancerous chemical removed'We could get cancer in ten years time and no one would have taken responsibility'.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlu season could follow hard on the heels of Omicron1000 lives have been saved in NZ during the last two winters with very little influenza.20 Feb 07:05 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why Kiwis can't lose faith in our experts nowThe protest besieging Parliament doesn't point to widespread falling-out with experts.20 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandSome Aucklanders to be give rapid-antigen tests following testing delaysAs Auckland testing stations become overwhelmed, rapid antigen tests will be available.20 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Experts dismiss Seymour's claim vax rate making 'little difference'Experts refute Act leader's argument that vax rates are making 'little difference'.19 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandLive: Records tumble - 2522 new cases, 100 in hospital, RATs for Auckland casesThere were 1901 community Covid cases on Saturday and 1929 on Friday.19 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandAnya's legacy: Husband's hope after mum-of-three loses cancer fightEven in her last days, Anya Reardon still had hope for the future.19 Feb 04:00 PM
