Covid 19
China's Covid-19 wave: Coffins sell out, crematoriums busy
There has been much debate about the real number of Covid-19 deaths in China, after the virus ripped through its megacities.
Covid-19: Optimism 'Year of the Rabbit' will improve on the past few
The rapid dismantling of the zero-tolerance policy "feels weird", writes BBC News reporter Stephen McDonell in Beijing.
Covid-19: Fiji detects XBB.1.5 variant, starts border review
Fiji has announced it has detected the XBB.1.5 variant of Covid-19.
Covid-19: XBB.1.5 variant detected in New Zealand
Two Covid-19 cases have been found to have the XBB.1.5 variant, also known as 'Kraken'.
Concern over 'Kraken' strain of Covid-19, but NZ has tools to deal with it - expert
A new strain XBB.1.5, nicknamed 'Kraken', is spreading rapidly across the globe.
Lowest number of reported Covid-19 cases since October
The Ministry of Health said it received 1863 reports of positive cases on Sunday.
Covid-19 Response Recognition Award recipients revealed
The government has identified individuals and groups in line to receive a special honour for their role in fighting Covid-19.
Daily Covid-19 case tally rises to highest in past week
Today's Covid-19 case numbers are the highest in a week - but still significantly less than a peak earlier this month.
Fears a surge in covid cases in PNG could last until well after Christmas
The Papua New Guinea's national pandemic deputy controller says there is a surge of Covid-19 cases in the country.
Franz Josef: The tourist town bouncing back, with a new problem
The pandemic turned it into a ghost town, but Franz Josef is bouncing back and is as busy as ever. Audio
China's Covid protests: What happens next?
The most dramatic protests in a generation - The Detail looks at the growing dissent in China over Covid-19 restrictions. Audio
Ardern tests for Covid after contact with infected Cambodian PM
The Prime Minister has tested negative for Covid-19, after taking a precautionary rapid antigen test, because her Cambodian counterpart has come down with the virus.
Covid-19: Community transmission confirmed in Tuvalu
Tuvalu's finance minister, Seve Paeniu has confirmed community transmission of Covid-19 in Tuvalu.
Spying on our sewage
Covid-19 put wastewater testing on our radar, but what else can this technology tell us about our lives? Audio
NCEA exams begin without Covid-19 restrictions
For the first time in three years, year 11 to 13 students will undergo NCEA exams in relatively normal circumstances from today. Audio
Remote working trend contributing to Taranaki property boom
A Covid effect appears to be behind Taranaki bucking the trend of sliding property prices - at least for now.
Principals expect pandemic's disruption to learning will take years to make up for
Nearly three years of pandemic-related disruption has damaged learning in some schools and left others almost unscathed.
Passengers from Covid cruise liner walking around small town with cold symptoms
It comes as three big cruise liners - one with about 130 cases on board - arrive at New Zealand ports.
What should rich countries do with spare masks and gloves?
Supply chain researchers argue unused PPE medical supplies should be donated to developing countries, despite the WHO recommending against it.
New Covid-19 legislation key to reducing rushed law making, public law expert says
Creating new emergency pandemic response legislation will help avoid rushed law making if a new pandemic arises, according to a public law expert. Audio