Resources for Journalists

COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, that has not been previously identified in humans. See below for a collection of resources to help you cover this issue (Please note: additional resources are available to journalists who are logged in).

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  1. Medical testing kits should be regulated in Aotearoa, experts say

    Publicly released: Fri 21 Nov 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    We are behind international standards on regulating medical tests used at home or in hospitals, like pregnancy tests, RATs for COVID, and blood glucose meters, write experts in a NZMJ Viewpoint Read more about Medical testing kits should be regulated in Aotearoa, experts say

    New ZealandPathology Services Te Tai Tokerau Northern Region, Whangarei Hospital, LabPlus, NZ Point of Care Testing Network, NZ Point of Care Testing Advisory Group

  2. A child could have painted that! Pollock's painting style closer to kids' than adults'

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Nov 2025 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    Frontiers in Physics

    Richard Taylor, a professor of physics, psychology, and art at the University of Oregon. ... The Covid-19 pandemic saw an increase in stress levels across society and fractals have been shown to be an Read more about A child could have painted that! Pollock's painting style closer to kids' than adults'

    InternationalUniversity of Oregon, USA

  3. EXPERT REACTION: mRNA flu vaccine is up to 34.5% more effective than current flu vaccines

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Nov 2025 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The study included over 18,000 people, half of whom were given the mRNA vaccine and half of whom were given a conventional flu vaccine. ... There were more side effects in the mRNA vaccine group, although Read more about EXPERT REACTION: mRNA flu vaccine is up to 34.5% more effective than current flu vaccines

    Australia; International; QLDEast-West Medical Research Institute, USA, Pfizer, Baylor College of Medicine, USA

  4. Eating disorders can have long lasting health impacts

    Publicly released: Wed 19 Nov 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    BMJ Medicine

    After five years, the risks of renal failure and liver disease were still 2. ... UK rates of eating disorders have risen significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, note the researchers. Read more about Eating disorders can have long lasting health impacts

    InternationalUniversity of Manchester, University of Keele, UK, McMaster University, Canada

  5. Social media use soars as kids drop sport, reading and the arts

    Publicly released: Wed 19 Nov 2025 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    JAMA Open Network

    In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200% since before COVID and showing ... Because these Read more about Social media use soars as kids drop sport, reading and the arts

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; SAUniversity of South Australia

  6. Molecule that could cause COVID clotting key to new treatments

    Publicly released: Tue 18 Nov 2025 at 1022 AEDT, 1222 NZDT

    Journal of Clinical Investigation

    strains of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for causing COVID). ... and our study found that during COVID infection, P-selectin also captures SARS-CoV-2 virus in the blood, holding the virus in blood Read more about Molecule that could cause COVID clotting key to new treatments

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney | The University of New South Wales ...

  7. Online parent help program leads to less anxious, happier children

    Publicly released: Mon 17 Nov 2025 at 1554 AEDT, 1754 NZDT

    Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

    Parents involved in the study reported significant improvements in their child’s behaviour, their ability to manage emotions and relationships with their peers. ... The rising cost of living combined Read more about Online parent help program leads to less anxious, happier children

    Australia; VIC; QLD; SAThe University of Adelaide | The University of Queensland ...

  8. Six key factors divided opinion on health issues during COVID

    Publicly released: Thu 13 Nov 2025 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    Science Advances

    Political ideology and partisanship is the biggest of six interlinked factors that caused divided health-related opinions and behaviours during the COVID pandemic, finds a systematic review of Read more about Six key factors divided opinion on health issues during COVID

    New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Cádiz (Spain)

  9. Leading through crises: Key lessons from school principals

    Publicly released: Wed 12 Nov 2025 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    School Leadership and Management

    From navigating the COVID-19 pandemic alongside cyclones, bushfires, and other natural disasters, school principals are often the unsung heroes leading communities through crises. ... While Australian Read more about Leading through crises: Key lessons from school principals

    Australia; New Zealand; PacificEdith Cowan University

  10. How did Covid tracing tech fare in NZ?

    Publicly released: Fri 7 Nov 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Public health and tech experts have looked back at how well three digital contact tracing technologies worked in NZ during the Covid-19 pandemic, finding online self-service surveys to be Read more about How did Covid tracing tech fare in NZ?

    New ZealandKoi Tū: the Centre for Informed Futures | University of Canterbury ...

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