New Zealand
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.
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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?"
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.
Covid update 2 Jan: 105 new cases and 2 deaths in the last two days
No new community Omicron cases.
Covid update Dec 29: 46 new cases today.
Waikato DHB is on track to be the ninth DHB fully vaccinated against covid-19.
Covid update Dec 27: 34 new cases
Hawke’s Bay DHB is set to reach 90 percent fully vaccinated in the coming days.
Festivals, concerts and gigs: What’s on in NZ this summer
While your dreams of sun-soaked moshing at R&V may be ruined because of Covid-19, that doesn't mean there aren't other places to have a good time…
Covid update: 126 new cases over the last two days
Sunday December 26
There have been 126 new cases of Covid-19 over the last two days. The Ministry of Health did not report new case numbers on…
Covid Dec 24: 62 new community cases, person dies in hospital
A person with Covid-19 has died at Auckland's North Shore hospital.
‘We're trying to make CVs irrelevant’: Rangatahi create new job app
It’s an age-old dilemma. You want a job but don’t have enough experience but you need a job to gain experience.
It’s a problem that a group…
96 percent of rangatahi want innovation to be taught in schools
During the uncertain times of a pandemic, new problems can arise that demand new solutions.
Covid Dec 23: 56 new community cases
Thursday December 23
There are 56 new community cases of Covid-19 today.
Of these, 42 are in Auckland, 4 in Waikato, 6 in Bay of Plenty, 2 in…
Covid Dec 22: 56 new community cases, 6 Omicron cases
The total number of international arrivals infected with Omicron has increased to 28.
Lorde releases new music video after arriving home to NZ
To celebrate returning to NZ on time for Christmas, Lorde has released a new music video.
Covid-19: Govt introduces plan to minimise risk of Omicron
New measures are in place to keep Omicron out of the community for as long as possible.
Waitangi Tribunal finds Govt Covid response actively breached Treaty
“Māori were put at a disproportionate risk of being infected by Delta” than others, Tribunal found.
Covid update Dec 20: 69 new community cases
The country now has 22 Omicron cases.
Covid update Dec 19: There are 55 new cases today
Five further cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in MIQ.
Covid update 18 Dec: 39 cases today, 49 in hospital
There are four new cases of the Omicron variant isolating in MIQ.
How the Kellogg’s strike affects our Corn Flakes in NZ
From Corn Flakes, Nutri-Grain and Coco Pops, local supermarkets are filled with Kellogg’s products.
Aucklanders bought more sex toys than any other region this year
The Satisfyer Pro 2, aka the Harry Styles of sex toys, dominated for the third year in a row.
Covid: New Zealand is 90 percent fully vaccinated
New Zealand has just hit a Covid-19 milestone.
Covid-19: Vaccine for children could be available next year
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 could soon be eligible to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid update Dec 16: NZ's first Omicron case, 91 community Delta cases
A person in a Christchurch managed isolation facility is the country's first Omicron case.
Covid update Dec 15: 74 cases, person dies in hospital
A person with Covid-19 has died at Tauranga Hospital.
‘It’s a fucking goat’: NZ’s top ten quotes of the year
Massey University has released the ten finalists for Quote of the Year, an annual competition ranking the funniest, most powerful, and memorable quotes of the year…
Covid update Dec 14: 80 new cases
Tuesday December 13
Today there are 80 new cases of Covid-19.
Of these cases, 51 are in Auckland, 21 in Waikato, 7 in Bay of Plenty, and 1…