Coronavirus

NZ needs centre for disease control, experts say

Experts say New Zealand needs a centre for disease control, also known as CDC, to better prepare for future pandemics. A new paper by scientists from the... Read More

Covid-19 not just a cold - health boss

Te Whatu Ora is urging high-risk people to protect themselves against the latest wave of Covid-19 sweeping the country. Director of Public Health Dr Nick... Read More

Researcher warns of Covid implications

Interim results from New Zealand's Long Covid Registry show support measures are lacking and people are going to work while unwell. The study, conducted... Read More

Study: NZ Covid-19 public health measures

A recent published medical study is shining the light on the speculation about the possible long-term effects of New Zealand's Covid-19 elimination strategy... Read More

Covid-19: 3953 new cases, 12 more deaths

There have been 3953 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand and a further 12 deaths attributed to the virus over the past week. Of the new cases, 1816... Read More

Covid restrictions dropped: What you need to know

The last remaining Covid-19 mandates have been dropped by the government. It is no longer a legal requirement to self isolate for seven days if you test positive... Read More

All Covid-19 requirements being removed

The Government is removing the remaining Covid-19 public health requirements, effective from 12.01am tomorrow, Tuesday August 15, says Minister of Health Dr... Read More

Prof Danny Altmann: the burden of long Covid

A scientific review of the world's research into long Covid carried out by a team of leading UK researchers has led them to declare the burden of the post-infection... Read More

Covid-19: 4332 cases, 20 deaths

There are 4332 Covid-19 cases reported in New Zealand over the past week, and 20 people with the virus have died. The numbers cover the week from Monday,... Read More

Covid-19 inquiry to wait until after election

The inquiry into the country's Covid-19 response will wait until after the election to seek the public's views. The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19... Read More

New research sheds light on long Covid

Genetic research out of the Liggins Institute sheds light on how serious Covid-19 infections can activate other health conditions. New genetic research finds... Read More

Covid-19: 9883 new cases reported, 37 more deaths

There are 9883 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand in the week to Sunday and a further 37 deaths attributed to the virus, says the Ministry of Health. A... Read More