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A group of Auckland business associations is writing to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, adding their voices to a growing chorus asking for more financial support for those hit hard by Covid-19, with… Read more Video, Audio

Queenstown hospitality is calling out for government support during the Omicron surge as isolation requirements push more to the brink.

Restaurants are cutting back hours and closing their doors to… Read more Audio

"Irresponsible" - in a word that is how the Prime Minister has summed up the ACT leader's decision to meet some of those involved in the protest.

David Seymour on the other hand says it is time for… Read more Video, Audio

A new Covid-19 record today - as daily case numbers cross the 1000 mark for the first time.

At least 1,160 new cases have been recorded in the community - bringing the total cases to more than… Read more Audio

Police say they've made progress speaking to the leaders of the protest on Parliament's front lawn.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster this morning said towing would begin today.

But not a single… Read more Video, Audio

Isolation requirements for those entering the country from Australia are about to become much more flexible.

A seven day self isolation period will begin at the end of the month, for vaccinated New… Read more Video, Audio

The 'foundational right' of New Zealanders to return home, versus the 'proportionate' response to the risks the country faced.

The two key arguments that have been debated in the High Court in… Read more Video, Audio

Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has made history once again becoming our first athlete to win multiple medals at a Winter Olympics.

She secured silver in the big air competition this afternoon… Read more Video, Audio

Recent Glorivale escapees are among the many New Zealanders banned from practical driving tests because they haven't been vaccinated.

It comes as the government continues to face pressure on classing… Read more Audio

Managing isolating staff will be a big hurdle for businesses as the country enters Phase 2 of the Covid response.

but their bigger worry is the dwindling foot traffic - with some outlets already… Read more Video, Audio

Whitestone Cheese is relying on RATs to keep it going under phase 2 of the Omicron response.

Whitestone Cheese has sourced the rapid antigen tests itself and is waiting to be confirmed as a critical… Read more Video, Audio