Morning Report

The Auckland Business Chamber fears some Auckland companies will not survive the second round of Alert Level 3 restrictions.

While supermarkets are allowed to open, the rules exclude other businesses… Read more Audio

Businesses around the country are calling for a weeks, or even months long wage subsidy extension.

The Finance Minister will be providing details on the scheme today, after it was announced… Read more Audio

The Chief Censor says New Zealand has an opportunity to be world leading in fighting back against Covid-19 misinformation on-line.

Nasty rumours, inaccurate advice and bullying has been circulating… Read more Audio

Pacific health leaders are warning of a 'wildfire' outbreak of Covid-19 in the Pacific community if the Auckland cluster isn't fully contained.

Just under 70 percent of the current Auckland cluster… Read more Audio

Tai Tokerau Border Control says it's frightened by the number of people being allowed through the checkpoints around Auckland.

The group - which imposed a lockdown of the Far North in March and April… Read more Audio

All but two of the parties in Parliament have called for a change to the election date in the wake of a resurgence of Covid-19 in the community.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to announce a… Read more Audio

There's talk of delaying the election after a resurgence of Covid-19 in the community.

National Party leader Judith Collins has called for a delay, as has ACT Party leader David Seymour and New… Read more Audio

New Zealand will find out at 10am on Monday morning if the election will go ahead on 19 September, or whether it will be delayed because of the Covid-19 outbreak in Auckland .

The decision is solely… Read more Audio

Former Indian test opening batsman Chetan Chauhan, who had been diagnosed with Covid-19, has died from complications at the age of 73. Read more Audio

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

Auckland has been at Alert Level 3 for five days, but not everyone is sticking to the rules.

Residents have already been taking Waiheke Island day trips and calling real estate agents to view homes… Read more Audio

Aucklanders are being asked to wear a face covering when outside the home, and the rest of the country is advised to wear one when in a confined public space, like when using public transport or a… Read more Audio