Morning Report

An Auckland couple's illicit lockdown escape to a holiday home is being described by Wānaka locals as selfish and inexcusable.

The 35-year-old man and his 26 year-old partner crossed Auckland's… Read more Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says they will continue to emphasise people going to drive-through clinics as the easiest way to get vaccinations done.

"What we're trying to continue to drive people… Read more Audio

Monday will see another round of focused Covid-19 surveillance testing in seven suburbs - five of which are in South Auckland - while health officials have called for a boost in vaccination numbers in… Read more Audio

Aucklanders are staring down a fifth week at alert level 4, as the government and health authorities try to stamp out the delta outbreak.

Reporter Sarah Robson headed to her local park after Monday's… Read more Audio

A record 220,000 Aucklanders could be vaccinated this week - but it would take every skerrick of space in the system.

The Prime Minister wants as many people as possible in the city to get a dose in… Read more Audio

Exporters are losing orders that may not come back and many businesses are struggling to pay their rent as Auckland's lockdown continues.

Employers and Manufacturers Association head of strategy and… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insists the elimination strategy is still the best option, but won't say how long the Government intends to keep using lockdowns as a way of containing any future… Read more Audio

Aucklanders will soon have Covid-19 vaccination buses driving around suburban streets in a bid to reach everyone who needs a Pfizer shot.

The plans are still being finalised but in the meantime the… Read more Audio