Vaccines

The great traffic light switch on has happened, with the nation now lit up in orange and red.

Despite having no active cases of Covid in the community Whanganui has found itself in the red zone due… Audio

Children aged 5 and older might be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations from around the time school begins next year.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield says if the vaccine is approved, officials would work to… Audio

Covid vaccines will be rolled out to children aged between five and 11 years old by the end of January, with vaccine supplies ready and waiting.

The government's already secured the paediatric doses… Audio

Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about infections in immunocompromised people, and a new study which shows why it's a good reminder to be cautious and keep using masks, even… Audio

In an unfortunate stroke of irony, international negotiations to waive the intellectual property, or IP, rights for Covid-19 vaccines and treatments have been suspended, due to concerns about the new… Audio

New Zealander Dr Gary McLean is back with us on Sunday Morning to look at the latest Covid-19 developments. Professor McLean will discuss the spread of the dangerous new Omicron variant (and its 33… Audio

Police and the NZ Defence Force will now have to be vaccinated, or be out of a job.

The government has announced they will have to have their first dose by mid-January and be fully vaccinated by the… Audio

The vaccination rollout and the push towards 90 percent has in many ways highlighted this country's existing disparities.

It's being seen in our biggest cities, but also in some of our more remote… Video, Audio

It's not just teachers and healthcare professionals that could be out of a job if they don't get the Covid vaccination.

Professional athletes are also facing the prospect of limited career… Video, Audio

There were some missing faces in school staff rooms today as the government's vaccine mandate kicked in.

Principals estimate fewer than a thousand teachers have refused to get a covid vaccination… Audio

Family doctors say they're coming under pressure from some patients to issue vaccine exemption certificates. President of the College of GPs, Samantha Murton, speaks with Kathryn Ryan. Audio

As a deadline looms for teachers to be vaccinated to be allowed in school, some principals are being presented with questionable exemption certificates, causing much confusion. Audio

The small Bay of Plenty town Murupara has seen vaccination rates climb in the last few weeks - despite battling misinformation in the community.

When vaccine data was first released the town had the… Video, Audio

South Auckland community leaders are confident all three DHBs in Tāmaki Makaurau will hit 90 percent fully vaccinated.

And while the race is on to get the city out of lockdown before Christmas… Audio

The government has announced the Covid vaccine will be compulsory for all workers at businesses where customers need to show a vaccine certificate.

That includes cafes, restaurants, gyms and… Video, Audio

Beating misinformation could hold the key to lifting the lagging Māori vaccination rate in the greater Manawatū region.

Regional councillor and Rangitāne iwi kaumātua Wiremu Te Awe Awe says some… Audio

Walk in vaccinations paired with free coffee and kai are on offer for students at Ara institute of Canterbury this week.

It's part of the the region's race to hit 90 percent for first doses by Labour… Video, Audio

New Zealander Jeffrey Halley is OANDA's Senior Market Analyst for Asia Pacific. He joins the show to cover off some big recent stories, including the impact of China real estate giant Evergrande… Audio

The Covid-19 vaccination is being made mandatory for teachers and frontline workers at schools and early learning centres.

As well as teachers, GPs, midwives and pharmacists are among those who will… Audio

While students around New Zealand will return to the classroom next week, Auckland pupils will spend their ninth week at home with no date or set roadmap for their return.

The government has mandated… Video, Audio