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Checkpoint for Tuesday 25 January 2022
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Covid Response Minister on new mask rules under Omicron
5:07 PM.The government is tightening its rules for mask use under the 'red' traffic light setting. Masks must now be worn in all food and drink venues, close-proximity businesses, events and gatherings.
The… Read more Video, Audio
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Major concern over Omicron case at Pukekohe wedding event
5:19 PM.An unwelcome guest at a Pukekohe wedding has alarm bells ringing, with health officials saying Omicron and a large number of people were there.
The Pukekohe Indian Hall is now one of several new… Read more Video, Audio
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How power stations will stay running under mass isolation
5:24 PM.Keeping the lights on during Omicron is literally the job of Energy company Contact.
It owns and operates 11 power stations. The company has close to 1,000 workers spread across eight locations… Read more Video, Audio
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Petrol prices get closer to $3 a litre
5:28 PM.Refilling your petrol tank is starting to sting like never before - with prices inching closer to $3 a litre.
The AA says that will happen at some point this year, and prices are already nearing… Read more Video, Audio
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Evening business for 25 January 2022
5:35 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Omicron isolation and employment - your questions answered
5:38 PM.Based on current rules many people could be facing weeks and weeks in isolation as we build to peak Omicron.
At the moment if you are a close contact of a household case, your 10 days isolation does… Read more Video, Audio
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City streets quiet as many brace for Omicron
5:47 PM.City streets are already starting to empty out, as people return to working from home and brace for Omicron.
There were 10 new cases of the variant on Tuesday - in Auckland, Palmerston North, Nelson… Read more Audio
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Sea of sunflowers slowing traffic in Tararua
5:54 PM.A sea of sunflowers has been slowing speeding traffic in Tararua district.
The colourful display on the side of the road is the brainchild of photographer Abbe Hoare.
She has turned it into quite… Read more Video, Audio
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Ukrainians in NZ concerned at escalating tensions with Russia
6:06 PM.Ukrainians in New Zealand are very concerned about the escalation of tension between their home country and Russia, and say the New Zealand government should do more to help.
Tensions continue to… Read more Audio
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Fonterra shareholders look forward to record payout
6:10 PM.A thirst for dairy products combined with tight global supply is set to deliver Fonterra's 10,000 farmer shareholders a record payout this season.
It has beefed up farmgate milk price forecast… Read more Audio
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NZ's Michael Venus faces Nick Kyrgios at Australian Open
6:14 PM.New Zealand tennis player Michael Venus is hoping to bring an end to the "Nick Kyrgios show" at the Australian Open tonight.
Venus and German doubles partner Tim Puetz are currently in action against… Read more Video, Audio