BA.2 is on track to all but squeeze its Omicron cousin out of Covid-19 circulation in NZ.

Covid-19 modeller backs Govt's rationale for ending the need for blanket vaccine passes.

Reports of a horrendous virus surging in Oz with symptoms very similar to Covid 19.

From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.

Childhood vaccinations are dipping - and authorities are working to halt the decline.

PM will this morning announce changes to vaccine pass and mandate settings.

The ex-worker also allegedly disclosed confidential information to an IT firm.

Improvements in services "have not materialised as we had hoped for over this time".

March 21 2022 PM Jacinda Ardern has announced a further $5 million in assistance to Ukraine to help it during the invasion from Russia. Ardern confirmed that Cabinet has signed off on decisions on vaccine mandates, certificates and the traffic light system.

The person in their 20s who died was NZ's second youngest Covid-related death.

A patient developed prostate cancer after doctors failed to follow prescribed procedures.

Haunting image behind Queen's plans to travel via tunnels and behind screens.

A health coach reveals how to make a favourite takeout item healthily at home.

84-year-old waited almost a day in Palmerston North's overcrowded emergency department.

An expert warns given the long-tail of Omicron not to fully relax settings too soon.

Health officials apologise to an elderly woman who waited 23 hours to be seen at hospital.

March 20 2022 The number of new daily cases of Covid-19 has dipped sharply - but officials have reported another nine deaths. There are 12,020 new community cases to report today.

Tammy Hembrow has opened up about her health battle after feeling constantly lethargic.

The total number of publicly reported Covid related deaths has now reached 175.

A puzzling outcome of Covid includes the symptoms suffered by children.

Half of those who will be infected with Covid-19 are yet to catch it, warns top expert.

More than 370 people living in aged care homes currently have Covid-19.

But artist says: 'A mass narrative must always be questioned and debated.'

March 19 2022 Ten more people have died and there are 18,514 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.

This takes the death toll of publicly reported Covid-related deaths to 166.

The vaccines are worth about $8 million.

"Numbers are less and that's the first time we've seen that."

Hamilton mum Karen reveals what she's learned from her second struggle with cancer.