COVID-19 hasn’t disappeared, but it’s no longer the health threat it was. Here’s what the latest wave means and who should get boosted.

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.

New Zealand faces a ninth COVID-19 wave as hospitalisations and deaths increase. Experts say waning immunity and low booster uptake may be driving the surge.

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

The Ministry of Health has published new data on adult New Zealanders' self‑reported experiences of COVID‑19 and long COVID, drawn from the 2024/25 ...

A commission said the country is still grappling with the long-term consequences of both the pandemic and the policy response ...

New Zealand First has called for yet another inquiry into Covid-19 - this one focused on vaccine injuries. The second phase ...

Health Minister and Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown says Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins must explain to Kiwis why he left ...

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

The disruption was greater in Auckland and schools with more socioeconomic barriers.

The Royal Commission made 24 recommendations for improving preparedness for future pandemics, including assessments of fiscal resilience and clearer decision-making during crises.