Another wave of Covid is circulating again, pushing up hospitalisations and deaths, and reminding Kiwis of a time they hoped ...

The report was based on 15 months of evidence gathering, including analysis of thousands of documents and interviews undertaken.

The Covid-19 Royal Commission has broadly backed the decisions taken during the pandemic, while identifying areas for improvement.

An inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 response found that while the country’s strategy — one of the strictest in the world — helped limit infections and deaths, prolonged lockdowns and vaccine ...

When a podcast about NZ’s pandemic years asked people about the lockdowns, there were some curious admissions.

The second COVID inquiry report reinforces that pandemics are not only health emergencies but also social crises, requiring ...

The Ministry of Health welcomes the publication of the NZ Royal Commission COVID-19 Lessons Learned Final Report, and the opportunity to strengthen our preparation for a future pandemic.

Just over half of the eligible population had the Covid-19 booster, with experts keen to see it given alongside the annual flu vaccine.

Long COVID Support Aotearoa says the lack of national data means the true scale of the illness remains unclear, despite growing evidence that a significant number of people continue to experience ...

University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker says this is a sign that a new wave of Covid – the ninth since the omicron variant first spread in 2022 – is beginning in New Zealand. Made with the ...

The 500-plus-page report looks at what it calls some of the "most difficult and divisive responses around vaccines and ...

The study found a slight multi‑year decline in Reading Comprehension. This decline is evident by 2020 (reflecting pre‑pandemic learning) and continues thereafter; Auckland’s COVID‑specific movement is ...