Health

Traditional Sāmoan medicinal plant found to be as effective as ibuprofen

New research shows the matalafi plant works in a similar way to ibuprofen.

Covid update: 100 new cases. 76% of eligible people double vaxxed

Of today’s 100 new cases, 97 are in Auckland and 3 are in Waikato.

Covid update: Northland to move to alert level 3 at midnight

The announcement comes after new cases cropped up at the top of the region

Covid Update: Auckland and Waikato will move to step 2 of level 3

Auckland will move to step 2 of level 3, but one week later on Tuesday, November 9 at 11:59pm.

Covid update: 125 new cases, including 2 in Christchurch

There are 125 new community cases today.

Covid update: Christchurch to remain at level 2, MIQ stays halved followed by home isolation

Christchurch won’t go into lockdown despite two new cases.

Covid update: 74 new cases today, 6 in Waikato, the rest in Auckland

There are 74 new cases in the current outbreak which brings the total to 2,832.

Festival drug-checking services will now receive government funding

Drug-checking services at summer festivals will receive government funding for the first time.

Covid-19 update: Vaccination required for hospitality and gym workers

87 percent of the eligible population has now received at least one vaccine dose.

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. 

Covid update: First South Island case in current outbreak, 104 new cases

There are four new cases 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. 

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.

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.

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: 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.

Vapes just make vaping more common, don’t decrease smoking rates, research shows

New research shows the impact of vaping on university students.

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.

Māori given pills for chronic pain instead of proper health treatment, research shows

Māori are not getting the adequate healthcare they need for chronic pain.