Morning Report

Recent covid cases are causing unease ahead of Auckland anniversary weekend and Waitangi Day celebrations, Returnees who are now out of managed isolation say it's unlikely people will stick to the… Read more Audio

Thousands of covid swabs are due back today - giving a clearer picture on whether Auckland can leave alert level three tomorrow night. The first doses of vaccine have arrived in New Zealand. We'll… Read more Audio

Covid vaccinations get the go ahead with frontline workers likely to be the first to get the jab by the end of next month, Melbourne brings back Covid-19 restrictions after a hotel quarantine worker… Read more Audio

The Climate Change Commission suggests major moves to combat the climate crisis - but the sectors in line for the most serious change are already showing signs of resistance, Medsafe will meet… Read more Audio

Australia suspends quarantine free travel for New Zealanders after confirmation we have a case of the south african variant of Covid-19, marathon waits for testing as Northlanders line up to be… Read more Audio

Ghost farms are being used by Fonterra to dispose of factory wastewater, Air New Zealand admits it was a mistake for one of its companies to carry out work for the Saudi military, MIQ nurses say there… Read more Audio

Another contagious strain of Covid-19 has been detected in the UK - we discuss what that might mean for New Zealand, a boom in sales for retailers as New Zealanders do some last-minute Christmas… Read more Audio