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Govt changes tack on long-awaited Covid-19 prevalence survey
It’s now unclear if NZ will get large-scale Covid-19 surveys that experts have called for.
Red flags raised over couple's roles in $16.5m Covid health contract
The marriage at the heart of the conflict in evaluating U of Auckland vaccinator training.
Researchers cite lax Covid protections in schools
Last year teachers had the highest rates of infection of any occupational group.
Woman appeals against lockdown breach conviction
Tina Steedman and her friends breached lockdown to attend Destiny Church-aligned protest.
Unvaccinated family carers take Covid Minister to court over losing funding
The group of carers were still living and caring for their family but couldn't be paid.
PolyFest is back to normal this year
Polyfest 2023 to return to normalcy after four years of disruption.
Comedy Fest brings back international comedians for first time since 2019
The festival is back after taking 2022 off due to the pandemic.
'Frighten the pants off everyone': Former UK Health Secretary under fire over leaked WhatsApp Covid messages
Former UK Health Secretary plotted to “deploy the new variant”, leaked messages show.
Covid-19 update: 11,453 new cases, 18 deaths and 177 in hospital
The latest Covid-19 results for the week are in.
'My friend has fallen down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole'
Jessie Gurunathan on losing a close friend.
Boiling Point takes a fresh insight into the 2022 protests at Parliament
RNZ documentary to reveal never before seen footage of last year's protest on Parliament.
Wuhan Covid lab leak theory: Why demonising China threatens the world
Financial Times: The new cold war makes another pandemic more likely.
Covid conspiracy theories soar after report of origins
Each attempt to look at where the virus started is swamped by misinformation.
Major tourist destination announces massive mask policy change
The new mask rule will impact all visitors as of March 1.
Covid mask study torn to shreds
The claim face masks were all but useless has been torn to shreds in a scathing take-down.
What we know and don’t know about the origins of Covid-19
New York Times: Conclusive evidence hard to come by and intelligence agencies are split.
Editorial: Leadership in an emergency
OPINION: Our editorial on what NZ can learn with its own natural disasters.
Covid cases rise to 9100, 40 deaths including child
The seven-day rolling average of cases is now 1279.
'Descent into conspiracy realm': Hilary Barry 'concerned' for Liz Gunn after airport arrest
Barry weighs in on the latest incident involving newsreader-turned-conspiracy theorist.
'Treated like vermin': Unvaxxed couple claim discrimination in house sale
The buyers complained to the REAA that they weren't informed of another offer.
Shocking TikTok shows tourists packed into Thailand tourist attraction
The video shows dozens of tourists packed together in the popular spot.
How Air NZ came back from the brink after $1b Covid blow
Airline in a sweet spot, but travellers face continued airfare pain.
Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network
Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.
Government announces new Covid vaccine as booster for everyone over 30
Health Minister Ayesha Verrall is set to reveal more details.
China anticipates billions of tourists in 2023
A recent study suggests tourists will bring in trillions in 2023.
Back in the black: Air New Zealand’s $299m half-year profit
The result is a spectacular turnaround on last year's $367 underlying loss.
Scientists make ‘crazy’ Covid-19 discovery
The discovery could explain why some of us get really sick, while the rest of us are fine.
Call for National Covid-19 Memorial Day for lives lost during lockdowns
End-of-life expert says whānau grief was exacerbated by Covid-19 social restrictions.
School truancy spike driven by Covid restrictions, principals say
Schools had told students to stay home because of Covid, so getting them back was hard.
‘Died suddenly’: Anti vaxxers twist tragedies to push vaccine lies
Activists called Jessica Day-Weaver a 'murderer' for having her child vaccinated.
AUT drops redundancy plan, staff to keep jobs for at least six months
Lengthy union negotiations have resulted in AUT backing out of staff dismissals.
Coromandel tourism sector suffers as holiday hotspots eerily quiet
Motel manager: "80 to 90 per cent of bookings cancelled or postponed.”
iPhone delays, supply chain woes snap Apple’s revenue growth streak
Financial Times: "iPhone City" Covid outbreak brings holiday blues to Apple.