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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has apologised to a managed isolation guest over its handling of an early release request.

Craig Robinson arrived from Queensland in August 2020… Read more Audio

It's the UN's International Day of Older Persons and it turns out New Zealand tops the list when it comes to the highest number of senior hosts on Airbnb.

More than 27 percent of hosts in the country… Read more Audio

A farmer who contracted Covid-19 last year is encouraging people to get vaccinated, no matter where they live in the country.

This comes as rural health experts call for data on how the rollout in… Read more Audio

Two big announcements from Australia today - the first being a shock resignation of New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian - after 5 years in the position.

It comes as the state's corruption… Read more Audio

'On the precipice of a future... or significant failure.' That's how the Whānau Ora Minister described the current state of the Covid-19 vaccine rollout today.

Peeni Henare met with iwi health… Read more Audio

The latest vaccination rates show Māori in Auckland will not come anywhere near the 90 percent first dose challenge laid down by the Prime Minister in time for next week alert level review.

And… Read more Video, Audio

Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist David Nyika is saddened but not surprised a bout manipulation system existed in boxing at the 2016 Rio Games.

An independent investigation, commissioned by amateur… Read more Audio

Meanwhile, wedding planners around the country are also being hit hard just as the season begins, due to Auckland still being in lockdown and alert level 2 hampering gathering numbers.

Hawke's Bay is… Read more Audio

Businesses in Te Tai Tokerau are feeling the strain as Auckland's closed border keeps visitors at bay.

News the city's checkpoints will stay during level 2 has been tough to take for many Northland… Read more Audio

A four day drive-through Covid-19 vaccination event began today aiming to boost vaccinations particularly in Pasifika communities.

People have been encouraged to "Rally Your Village" - signing up… Read more Video, Audio

The government is telling people to do two things this weekend: get vaccinated and get tested before Monday's alert level decision.

Covid-19 cases have levelled off today with 19 reported in the… Read more Audio

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