Health officials recognise ongoing effects suffered by people who have had Covid-19 are real but not unique to the coronavirus.
Sat, Mar 16
Explainer
Many New Zealanders can access an updated Covid-19 vaccine from today. So, what is it and who is eligible to receive it?
Thu, Mar 7
The 62-year-old received the doses privately over about 29 months.
Wed, Mar 6
Sir Ashley joined Breakfast this morning to look back on events four years ago and how things had changed since then.
Wed, Feb 28
We can't rely on the comforting assumption that Covid-19 will get less severe over time, health experts say.
Tue, Feb 27
Reluctance to get vaccinated remains one of the top 10 public health threats identified by the World Health Organization.
Mon, Feb 26
The study involved more than 99 million people from several countries including New Zealand.
Sun, Feb 25
Pharmac director of pharmaceuticals Geraldine MacGibbon said they are "pleased to have it available for all New Zealanders".
Thu, Feb 22
The first group being contacted is a large number of Covid-19 vaccinators who had their personal information made available in a downloadable file on a US-based blog.
Fri, Feb 16
The vital lessons learned from Covid-19 will help shape the country's response to the next pandemic.
Thu, Feb 8
People aged 16-29 can only get more than one booster if they are severely immunocompromised, pregnant, have an underlying medical condition or complex health needs.
Thu, Feb 1
Health New Zealand is purchasing a further five million rapid antigen test kits to extend the ongoing provision through until June 30.
Wed, Jan 31
The study also found that mothers who were vaccinated significantly reduced the risk.
Fri, Jan 26
Latest numbers yet to reveal the peak of the fifth wave of the virus to proliferate through Aotearoa
Mon, Jan 15
Researchers have looked to evaluate the influence of dietary patterns on the incidence and evolution of Covid-19.
Thu, Jan 11
The virus has made itself an unwanted guest as a fifth wave of infections breaks across Aotearoa.
Tue, Jan 9
Research shows children missed their friends hugely during the pandemic.
Mon, Jan 1
After being made redundant by Air New Zealand during the level 4 restrictions in 2020, she decided the time was right to take the path not taken, and go nursing.
December 24, 2023
The accountant made 12 fraudulent applications on behalf of several companies, totalling nearly $70,000.
December 21, 2023
Medsafe has ticked Pfizer's application for a new Covid-19 vaccine for the XBB. 1.5 strain for use in New Zealand.
December 20, 2023
Modelling suggests hospitalisations for the current Covid wave will peak this week — just days before Christmas Day.
December 18, 2023
Cheers and clapping accompanied Barry Young as he entered and left the courtroom.
A recent wave has hospitalisations already matching those seen last January.
December 16, 2023
1News Reporter Joy Reid describes her difficult journey back to health and the strain it puts on her family.
The man used 24 other identities to fraudulently claim money under the Covid-19 wage subsidy.
December 14, 2023