Covid-19

Covid update: 80 new cases. All in the North Island

77 of the cases are in Auckland, 2 are in Waikato and 1 is in Northland. 

Cases are high and school is back: We asked seniors how they are feeling

We talk to senior students going back to school despite record-high daily case numbers.

Covid update: 129 new cases. New traffic light system announced

Auckland's restrictions will ease when vaccination rate reaches 90%.

Let’s talk about: Will vaccines have long term effects?

Let's look into whether vaccines will have long-term effects on us.

Covid update: 102 new cases. 46 in hospital

Today's number of hospitalisations is the highest yet in the outbreak. 

Brian Tamaki appears in court as supporters shout 'let him go'

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has pleaded not guilty.

Senior high school students in level 3 back at school next week. Exams to go ahead

Years 11, 12 and 13 will be back at school in Waikato, Auckland and Northland after the weekend.

Covid update: 94 new cases today. 38 people in hospital

Of today's 94 new cases, 87 are in Auckland and 7 are in Waikato.

28-year-old arrested over Auckland's North Shore lockdown party

Police have charged a man over the Saturday night party which breached alert level 3 restrictions.

Covid-19 Update: Auckland will stay at Level 3 for two more weeks

Of these, 57 are in Auckland and three in Waikato.

Covid update: 51 new cases. 65% of eligible people vaccinated

Of today's new cases, 4 are in Waikato and the rest are in Auckland.

Covid update: 41 new cases on Super Saturday

Thousands turn up around the country for vaccinations.

Let's talk about: Why Covid-19 is different from the flu

We compare Covid and Influenza and see what the real differences and similarities are

Let’s talk about: How vaccines prevent more mutations of Covid-19

We look at how virus variants emerge and why vaccines help stem the damage

Covid update: 65  new community cases. 31 yet to be linked

All of today's 65 cases are in Auckland. 

Let’s talk about: How effective is the Covid vaccine, really?

We explain the vaccine's effectiveness in preventing you from getting Covid.

Let's talk about: Why most Covid cases aren't vaccinated

We look at the current outbreak, how many cases have been vaccinated and what that actually means

Let’s talk about: Why the Covid-19 vaccine is safe even though it was made quickly

We look at the speed of the vaccine's development and unpack its 'provisional approval' status

Covid update: 71 new cases today with infections across many parts of Auckland

Of today’s 71 cases, 32 still need to be linked to the outbreak.

Why the end of Sydney’s 107-day lockdown matters to Aotearoa

Sydney is navigating a world of vaccine passports that looks similar to our alert level 2.

Covid update: 55 new cases in the community, 53 in Auckland, 2 in Waikato

Today’s 55 cases bring the total number of cases in the current outbreak to 1719.

Brian Tamaki pleads not guilty over anti-lockdown protest

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki appeared in court today over an anti-lockdown protest.

Covid update: 43 new cases. 19 unlinked to outbreak

Of today’s 43 new cases, 40 are in Auckland and 3 are in Waikato.

Covid-19 update: Auckland, Waikato and Northland to stay at Alert Level 3

Auckland will stay at Alert Level 3 with current restrictions for a week.

Covid update: 60 new cases. Most in Auckland.

1 of the cases is from the Bay of Plenty, as reported yesterday.

Covid Update: 44 new cases in the community, 3 in Waikato, 41 in Auckland

Of today's new cases, 12 are yet to be linked to the outbreak.

Covid Update: 29 new cases - 24 in Auckland, 5 in Waikato

Today’s 29 new cases bring the outbreak total to 1448.

Covid Update: 39 new cases and 1 death

A person with Covid 19 has died at Middlemore Hospital. There are also 39 new cases.