New Zealand
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: 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.
‘Bullshit and hot air’: Why climate campaigners are angry about Emissions Reduction plan
The Government is asking for more feedback on its Emissions Reduction plan & Greenpeace isn’t happy.
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.
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-19 Update: Auckland to stay in level 3, with new rules starting Tuesday 11:59PM
The government has released a ‘road map’ to gradually ease Auckland out of tight restrictions.
NZ has the highest trust in scientists out of 12 countries including the US, UK, and Australia…
This means as a country we are more compliant with Covid-19 precaution measures.
Covid update: 27 new community cases
5 of the new cases are unlinked
Covid update: 19 new cases. All in Auckland.
All but one of today's new cases has been linked to the community outbreak.
Why Dr Bloomfield is warning us about Long Covid
More information is emerging about the long-term impacts of Covid. We take a look at what it is.
Planning a terror attack will become a criminal offence after counter-terrorism bill passes final…
The Counter-Terrorism legislation bill has passed its final reading today.
Covid update - Cases drop back to 19 today, after yesterday’s spike
There are 19 new cases in the community - 18 in Auckland and one in North Hauraki.
Covid update: 45 new cases. 12 unlinked.
All today's cases are in Auckland.
Covid update: 8 new cases, all in Auckland
7 of today’s new cases are known contacts of existing ones.
Covid update: 12 new cases, all in Auckland
There are 12 new community cases of Covid-19 today, all in Auckland.
'I went from having nothing, to having something.' Homeless rangatahi on being housed during…
Rangatahi who found homes during lockdown after experiencing homelessness share their stories
Covid update: 18 new cases in the community, all in Auckland
Of today's new cases, 2 are yet to be linked to existing ones.
Covid Update: 16 new cases, all in Auckland
3 are unlinked and under investigation
Covid update: 9 new cases - all are linked to existing cases
The total number of cases is now 1131
Covid update: 15 new cases, all in Auckland
Most of today’s new cases are household contacts. 3 are unlinked.
Covid update: 23 new cases today
Today’s new cases bring the outbreak total to 1108. 835 are recovered.