Morning Report

At least 60 to 70 percent of the entire New Zealand population would need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to ensure the risks of any home self-isolation plans are managed. That's the advice… Read more Audio

Hundreds of workers returning from overseas will soon be able to skip a stint in a MIQ hotel and isolate at home instead. It's part of the Government's long-awaited plan to re-connect New Zealand with… Read more Audio

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

The government is worried children at schools that don't enrol foreign students are missing out. It says most schools with paying international students are high-decile and their fees - $150 million… Read more Audio

The Defence Minister admits there's a serious situation with the reduced ability of the defence force to respond to a major disaster. The Chief of Defence Force is also warning about the impact of the… Read more Audio

Business leaders are praising the Government's new pilot scheme which will allow vaccinated travelling workers to isolate at home. Companies and other organisations wanting to send staff overseas will… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

It's a strange story of espionage - involving three nations. A British man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia. German federal prosecutors said the man worked at the British… Read more Audio

The Green Party is worried about the Government's plans to let some vaccinated New Zealanders travel to medium risk Covid-19 countries and then self-isolate at home on their return. A pilot programme… Read more Audio

Independent midwives are being forced to work for weeks on end without pay because of delays in getting police clearances - some are even being told they can't practice. Some are taking on part time… Read more Audio

NZ workers returning from overseas can soon skip MIQ stay; Hendy: 60-70 percent Covid-19 vaccination rates needed; NZDF not ready for disaster due to Covid-19 MIQ commitments; Delays in vetting… Read more Audio