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The wheels have fallen off a cycle race planned for this weekend, due to red light restrictions.

It was all go for the two day Whaka 100 events in Rotorua this Saturday until organisers say… Read more Video, Audio

The Prime Minister can't give assurances New Zealand's hospitals and ICU's will hold up in the Omicron outbreak.

New modelling predicts daily infections could climb sharply in the coming weeks and… Read more Audio

From summer festival to potential super spreader event, the fallout from Hamilton's Soundsplash gig is becoming clearer.

So far five attendees have tested positive for Covid-19, with at least one… Read more Video, Audio

ACT Party leader David Seymour talks to Lisa Owen about the government's three-phased Omicron response.

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More and more New Zealanders will have to look after themselves at home as the Omicron outbreak grows.

The government has set out how each of its three phases in the 'red' traffic light setting will… Read more Audio

If the worst of Covid comes to pass and food supplies get hit - growing your own mushrooms might be the solution.

That's what one Raglan couple did during lockdown - and now it's sprouted into a… Read more Video, Audio

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is one step closer to a record 21st Grand Slam title - but not everyone is happy about it.

The 35-year-old remains in the hunt for a second Australian Open title… Read more Video, Audio

Canterbury Police have announced an amnesty for people to hand in fake Covid vaccine passes.

Detective Sergeant Daniel Isherwood says there are a number of people in the wider Christchurch area who… Read more Audio

With harvest season set to kick off in the top of the South Island, orchardists, growers and hop farmers are facing staff shortages due to closed borders.

It's estimated the region needs 1500 more… Read more Audio

Private suppliers of Rapid Antigen Tests have lashed out at the government's interference with their orders.

The government plans to increase the number of tests available to the public ahead of an… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Farmers are warning of huge pressures on food supply if they're not considered part of the critical workforce.

The government has laid out its three-phase plan to tackle omicron, which would allow… Read more Video, Audio