An immunologist is warning "we're in for a rough ride" as new Covid-19 variants and waning immunity make it more likely people will be infected or... Keep Reading

OPINION: This latest wave is going to put our health system under even more pressure in the months and years to come, but there's also a massive personal risk. Keep Reading

Covid has now killed around 1700 people in New Zealand, but much of our news reporting and commentary has focused on how we're learning to live with the virus. Why is there such a mismatch between the media coverage about "moving on", and the reality of a pandemic that's inflicting more suffering and death than ever before? Keep Reading

Covid cases and hospitalisations continue to rise with 9,241 new community cases and 761 hospitalisations today, including 15 people in intensive care. There... Keep Reading

A pair of Covid experts from either side of the Tasman compare and contrast the two nations' approaches. Keep Reading

Another 29 deaths of people with Covid-19 have been reported in New Zealand today, with 9241 new community cases also recorded. Keep Reading

Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations are surging across the motu, but lackadaisical mask wearing is becoming increasingly common, concerning public health specialists. Keep Reading

OPINION: Suddenly bringing back restrictions would be a big mistake, especially as we deal with all the consequences of previous decisions. Keep Reading

With another announcement of government measures to help combat the rise of Covid-19 and flu cases and hospitalisations yesterday, senior Auckland University... Keep Reading

There have been 10,470 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and a further 16 deaths with the virus reported today, the Ministry of Health says. Keep Reading

Based on certain criteria, New Zealand is clearly ‘winning’. But getting policy settings right over the long haul is about more than just having the most favourable assessment on selected criteria. Keep Reading

"This will help speed lifesaving medicines into the hands of people who need it at the time they need it." Keep Reading

Doctors say if new Covid-19 measures fail to work, they could be faced with making drastic decisions about which urgent patients to treat. Keep Reading

The traffic light system isn't fit for purpose but New Zealand still needs a clear framework for responding to Covid-19 surges. Keep Reading

Professor Michael Baker is calling for much wider mask mandates, saying the roll-out of free masks, while positive, will make a "fairly small" difference to the Covid-19 outbreak. Keep Reading

Covid-19 Response Minster Dr Ayesha Verrall says there's no doubt this winter is one of the toughest seasons New Zealand's health sector has ever faced. Keep Reading

Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall has outlined new measures for battling Covid-19 hospitalisations and cases as flu season has begun, with the... Keep Reading

There are 765 people in hospital with the virus. Keep Reading

Experts have indicated it's a "potential candidate for what comes after BA.5". Keep Reading

Masks are the best defence against the new Covid wave, Dr Bloomfield says, as New Zealand stays in the orange traffic light setting. Keep Reading

The government will today reveal changes to the Covid-19 response as case numbers soar, and health and education figures report the disease is hitting communities hard. Keep Reading

'We need to provide information and clear advice. And not provide free platforms to people who are using fear as a form of social control.' Keep Reading

The region's health system is under huge strain with 10,376 active Covid-19 cases amidst a second Omicron wave. Keep Reading

A vision-impaired man says he was punched in the head by a bus driver for not wearing a mask. Like more than 18,000 Kiwis, he has an exemption. Keep Reading

Another 29 people have died with Covid-19 and there are 11,464 new community cases in the country today, the Ministry of Health says. Keep Reading