OpinionCounting the true toll of the Covid-19 pandemic in New ZealandAs the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response continues, modelling expert Michael Plank presents a new study on the country's excess mortality rate.By Michael Plank | 14th July, 2025Guest writer
Remember this? A collection of warm and cursed memories from the first lockdownHectic Zoom parties, distanced neighbourly singalongs and wearing rubber gloves to pat dogs: it was all weirdly normal five years ago.By Group Think | 25th March, 2025A bunch of people
A Covid inquiry ends and another beginsPhase two of the Royal Commission into the Covid-19 response will look at broader issues including vaccine safety and economic ramifications.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 29th November, 2024The Bulletin editor
Covid-19 Royal Commission releases first report – what you need to knowLockdowns, mandates and MIQ were all scrutinised in the commission's first report.By The Spinoff | 28th November, 2024Staff writers
PSA: It’s the last day to get free Covid-19 testsDoes it signal a shift in how we view the virus?By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 30th September, 2024The Bulletin editor
Review: Home Truths by Charity Norman is an all-too-believable Covid thrillerThe latest novel from award-winning crime writer Charity Norman explores the dangers of misinformation and downright lies.By Sam Brooks | 14th September, 2024Contributing writer
‘A perfect storm’: How the pandemic impacted eating disorders across AotearoaA new study has found that the pandemic saw a significant increase in eating disorders across Aotearoa.By Alex Casey | 16th July, 2024Senior writer
We’ve reached the shortest day, but winter illnesses haven’t slowed downCovid may have peaked (again), but it's not the only sickness worrying officials.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 21st June, 2024The Bulletin editor
Why Covid-19 is back in the headlinesA new variant, a rise in cases, and a reminder to get vaccinated.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 29th May, 2024The Bulletin editor
How the lessons from Covid-19 could help us prepare for bird fluAnd why there is growing concern around the world.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 8th May, 2024The Bulletin editor
Public submissions to the Covid inquiry closed on Sunday. What happens next?About 11,000 people gave their thoughts during the consultation stage, which could see the scope of the Inquiry broadened significantly.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 27th March, 2024The Bulletin editor
Why NZ is at risk of a severe measles outbreak – and how we might stop itExperts have warned that gaps in New Zealand’s vaccination rates could open the door for a deadly measles outbreak.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 1st March, 2024The Bulletin editor
OpinionLet’s bring back the remarkable gift of wearing a maskWe made a mistake in framing masking as a dreary obligation to others, when in fact it's a near-miraculous gift to yourself.By Anne Campbell | 31st January, 2024Guest writer
A ‘witch hunt’ or a misconception? The Siouxsie Wiles case, explainedThe hearing in her employment case against the University of Auckland concluded this week. Here's how it all played out, and what could happen next.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 30th November, 2023The Bulletin editor
A pandemic state of play as we enter the fifth Covid waveAs infections, hospitalisations and deaths slowly tick up once again, let’s review where we stand.By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 16th November, 2023The Bulletin editor
‘I will never live that down’: Sir Ashley Bloomfield on his biggest TV gaffeThe former director general of health on his unexpected TV career, being a Lord of the Rings purist and the endurance of the Bell Tea jingle.By My Life in TV | 4th November, 2023Guest writer
OpinionGambling with Covid: Repeat infections are damaging usThe science is clear, the effects are profound and the toll of Long Covid and reinfections can’t be ignored.By Freya Sawbridge | 3rd October, 2023Guest writer
Ours is a kinder, gentler kind of Covid inquiry. But is that what NZ wants?The royal commission on the Covid response is future-focused, non-adversarial, and happening largely behind closed doors.By Duncan Greive | 28th September, 2023Founder
The maths of Covid immunityWith Covid now endemic, modelling suggests targeted protection will be more effective than blanket measures.By Michael Plank, Freya Shearer, James McCaw and James Wood | 25th August, 2023The Conversation
The lifting of restrictions signals the end of an era – but not the end of CovidThe downstream impacts will reverberate indefinitely.By Derek Cheng | 20th August, 2023Herald Premium
