Anti-vaxxers say vaccines breach the Nuremberg Code. Here’s why that’s wrong

“It is completely dishonest and should be ignored.”

Hipkins defends unusually late announcement of the decision to pause next MIQ release

The decision comes after an 'unprecedented' number of Omicron cases have appeared at the border.

Tonga’s underwater volcano is part of a chain of 50 extending to NZ: explainer

It's time to cast your mind back to year 10 science classes.

Covid update Jan 19: 24 community cases

Wednesday January 19

There are 24 new community cases of Covid-19 today.

Of these, 14 are in Auckland, 1 is in Northland, 1 in Waikato, 5 are in…

Kids tell us why they got vaccinated

“I feel proud of myself for just getting it done,”

Big Gay Out 2022 cancelled due to Omicron threat

Big Gay Out has been cancelled due to the threat of a potential Omicron outbreak in the community.

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Covid update Jan 18: 14 new community cases

14,367 child vaccine doses were administered yesterday.

What we know about Tonga’s volcanic eruption and how you can help

“Can you hear that? That’s not rain, that’s fucking rocks coming down from the volcano,” says 'Ila, who saw the volcanic eruption and tsunami from Tonga’s…

Covid vaccines are available for children aged 5 to 11 from today

From today, the Pfizer vaccine is available for children aged 5 to 11 years old in New Zealand. 

More than 120,000 doses of the child-sized vaccine have…

Covid update Jan 17: 16 new cases, tamariki vaccinations begin

An investigation into how a MIQ worker became infected with the Omicron variant continues.

Covid update Jan 16: 25 new community cases

Auckland MIQ worker has Omicron

Covid update Jan 15: 29 new community cases

29 people are in hospital

Covid update Jan 14: 18 new community cases

More than 41,000 booster shots were administered yesterday.

Female dolphins enjoy sex, and their clitorises aren’t that different from ours

Do female dolphins enjoy having sex? American researchers decided to find out by looking at the clitorises of female dolphins. 

Scientists know that dolphins are highly social.…

Cook Islands travel bubble reopens

Vaccinated people can now travel between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

Wild weather is on the way as Cyclone Cody comes to NZ

If you're hoping for a weekend swim, you may be out of luck.

Covid update Jan 13: 28 community cases

A technical error which delayed Covid tracer app notifications has been fixed.

Northern Bass festival cancelled

"To be very blunt, it's been a f**ker of a year," the organisers wrote on social media.

Why our summer Covid numbers are so low

Despite lockdown lifting and New Zealanders travelling across the country over Christmas and New Year’s Day, our Covid community cases have been surprisingly low. 

Re: spoke to…

Covid update Jan 12: 28 community cases, 2 deaths

Two people with Covid-19 have died.

Te Tii Marae to host three-day Waitangi event

Waitangi commemorations at Te Tii Marae will go ahead next month.

Going flatting: The best and worst things about getting out of home

When asked why she left home, Effy Filmer's answer was simple: "To have freedom, right?"

Covid update Jan 11: 14 community cases

A new case in Wellington is linked to the Hidden Valley Festival.

2021 was New Zealand’s hottest year on record - NIWA

It says the trend "is consistent with the overall pattern of global warming".

Covid Jan 10: 27 community cases

More than half a million booster shots have been given.

Drum and Bass festival-goers asked to monitor for Covid-19 symptoms

The Ministry of Health revised its public health warning for festival-goers on Sunday.

Covid Jan 9: 85 cases over the past two days, 31 hospitalisations

The Ministry of Health did not provide numbers yesterday.

Covid update 7 Jan: 35 new cases.

There were more than 43,000 booster shots administered yesterday.

Covid update 6 Jan: 19 new cases

More than 41,000 booster shots were administered yesterday.

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