Explainer
Many New Zealanders can access an updated Covid-19 vaccine from today. So, what is it and who is eligible to receive it?
Health
March 7, 2024
Health New Zealand is purchasing a further five million rapid antigen test kits to extend the ongoing provision through until June 30.
January 31, 2024
A recent wave has hospitalisations already matching those seen last January.
December 16, 2023
A bivalent booster for Covid-19 is now available for Kiwis over 30. The Government is encouraging people get it with their annual flu vaccine to avoid winter illness.
April 1, 2023
It’s heating up, which means more and more people are going to be out and about. With case numbers rising above 40,000, the virus will likely spread further.
New Zealand
December 19, 2022
Organising your travel plans can be confusing, especially when it comes to coronavirus testing.
March 11, 2022
She explained why it's important to blow your nose before starting.
From later this week there are new isolation periods for people with Covid and their household contacts.
March 9, 2022
Dr Sabra Klein told Seven Sharp the virus "absolutely" affects men and women differently.
March 8, 2022
Seven Sharp provides the answer to the question plaguing many close household contacts in the current Omicron outbreak.
March 7, 2022
Jacinda Ardern has outlined new rules for returning New Zealanders amid the Omicron surge.
February 28, 2022
Boosters are being bolstered around Aotearoa and there are plenty of suggestions or myths to make it a little more pleasant. Just how true are they?
February 4, 2022
Jacinda Ardern's revealed the latest plan for reopening NZ to the world, and Kiwis who want to come home.
February 3, 2022
Vaccinated patients diagnosed overseas have reported it feels much like a heavy cold.
January 26, 2022
The country is set to move from alert levels to the new traffic light system.
November 22, 2021
As Christmas time and associated gatherings loom, we look at the risks if you're vaccinated, or not.
November 15, 2021
Those in NZ's largest city will have slightly fewer restrictions when they wake up on Wednesday.
November 8, 2021
Auckland and parts of Waikato will enjoy a slight loosening of restrictions in the coming days.
November 1, 2021
Health officials will look at a few things to determine whether you can isolate at home or not.
October 30, 2021
From 11:59pm on Tuesday night the new Level 3 rules come into place.
October 5, 2021
It comes as Jacinda Ardern's Government looks to ease Auckland's restrictions.
October 4, 2021
Vaccinations and tackling misinformation are among the infectious disease expert's tips.
September 22, 2021
After over a month in Level 4 lockdown, Auckland this week will move down a step.
September 20, 2021
Mathematical modeller Professor Michael Plank says Monday’s alert level decision will be a tough one.
September 19, 2021
Most positive cases are being moved to quarantine, which means extra care plans are needed.
September 18, 2021
