New ZealandMinistry of Health launch rapid antigen test request siteTo order a test, a person will need to go through the step-by-step process online.02 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandWellington Covid test sites under pressure, stadium being set up insteadThere are long queues at existing sites, causing traffic jams on State Highway 1.02 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: 22,152 new Covid-19 community casesMarch 2 2022 There are 22,152 new community cases of Covid-19 today and 405 people in hospital with the virus.Watch02 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelThink getting a pre-departure RAT for international travel is easy? Think againKiwis confused over 'shocking' lack of information on pre-departure RAT tests.01 Mar 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge pressure': Hospital at 93 per cent capacity as Omicron surgesBut the Health Minister says he is 'confident' hospitals were prepared for the outbreak.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationFrustrated on the frontline: Northland education leaders want critical worker status and easier access to RATsNorthland education leaders demand RATs kits for teachers and school staff.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Let's not make this the new toilet paper': Warning as demand for RATs ramps upOne pharmacy owner sold up to 6000 RATs to the public across five outlets on Monday.01 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Nearly 20,000 new Covid-19 community casesMarch 1 2022 There are nearly 20,000 new community cases of Covid-19 today, with 373 people in hospital, nine of whom are in ICU, and just under 100,000 active cases.Watch01 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMeet the first NZer to legally use dried cannabis flower to treat pain"Patients like me, we are not interested in getting high and feeling stoned..."28 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandParliament buildings reinforced, some staff relocated after protesters' warningThe protesters show no sign of leaving.28 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandRemoval of self-isolation for vaxxed travellers 'sensible' - expertsDecision comes as 14,633 new community cases and 24 border cases were reported.28 Feb 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Struggling to tread water': GPs battle burnout and doctor shortageBay of Plenty general practices face doctor burnout and vacancy-filling issues.27 Feb 04:38 PM
New ZealandSmoking among young teens hits record lowWhile fewer year 10s are smoking a survey has found an increase in vaping.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Protesters install permanent toilets plumbed into wastewater at ParliamentCalm scenes at Parliament this morning mark a strong contrast to clashes overnight.27 Feb 03:30 AM
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
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 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 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 Zealand'It's like preparing for war': Health staff under pressure battling Omicron"They're saying 'I'm really tired now and I don't know how long I can do this'."24 Feb 07:04 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 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
New Zealand'At least two' positive Covid-19 test results among protestersHealth officials have been made aware of 'at least two' positive Covid-19 results.23 Feb 04:30 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 Zealand'Huge backlog': Covid testing sites swamped - 10% of results taking longer than five daysSome community testing sites continue to face high demand leading to delays in processing.22 Feb 04:51 AM
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
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 ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 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
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
New ZealandLive: 2365 new Covid cases today; two deaths reported; 116 people in hospitalThis brings the total Covid deaths to 55 since the outbreak began nearly two years ago.21 Feb 12:03 AM
