School uniforms are sexist and uncomfortable: new research
Research shows school uniforms restrict physical activity
Te Pāti Māori calls on Government to make relief funds available to arts industry
Te Pāti Māori co-Leader Rawiri Waititi says the Government needs to act immediately.
Covid update Jan 28: 105 new cases, Hawke's Bay case linked to Soundsplash under investigation
A case in Hawke's Bay, connected to Soundsplash Festival, is under investigation.
Five summer events still going ahead at Red
Events can still go ahead with My Vaccine Pass requirements and a 100 person limit.
Coral reefs are facing much bigger issues than your sunscreen
It's not all about you okay?
Covid update Jan 27: Person who went to Soundsplash tests positive for Omicron
Investigations are under way to determine whether the other Soundsplash cases have Omicron.
Students left waiting as Aotearoa NZ histories curriculum delayed
Schools won't have to start teaching the content until 2023.
Govt's plan to tackle Omicron
The plan, which has three phases, aims to slow down and limit the spread of an Omicron outbreak.
No wage subsidy for artists during red: 'Frightening and stressful'
Now that Aotearoa is in the Red traffic light setting, the arts industry has come to a grinding halt with events of more than 100 people…
Covid update Jan 26: 23 community cases, 15 new Omicron cases
There are 56 community cases that have been confirmed or suspected of being the Omicron variant.
Tougher mask rules, increase in Covid-19 testing capacity
New mask rules means no more scarves, bandanas or t-shirts pulled up over the nose.
Group exposing allegations of abuse in the music industry threatened with legal action
Beneath The Glass Ceiling has been told to delete their entire Instagram account or else face court.
Tomato prices increase 99%: Families struggling to buy healthy food
Food experts are concerned about wider impacts.
Covid update Jan 25: 25 new community cases
There are 10 new Omicron cases today.
Omicron is here, it's time to ditch cloth masks
“N95s can’t be washed, but you can reuse them,”
Covid update Jan 24: 25 new Covid-19 cases
There are eight new cases of Omicron today.
Covid update Jan 23: 24 new cases
Sunday January 23
There are 24 new cases of Covid-19 today.
Of these, 2 are in Northland, 16 are in Auckland, 1 is in Waikato, and 5 are…
All of New Zealand is moving to Red at midnight tonight
The Omicron variant is beginning to spread in the community.
Covid update Jan 22: 43 new community cases
No-one is needing intensive care right now.
Life with Omicron overseas: What we need to prepare for
As Omicron arrives in the country, expats explain how they're living with it.
Covid update Jan 21: 23 new cases, Omicron case in Palmerston North
There is one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.
Covid update Jan 20: 39 new community cases
Genome sequencing is underway to identify new Covid-19 cases of concern.
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.
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…
