Chris Hipkins

On Monday morning, those overseas trying to get home will be able to try to nab a place in MIQ through the new system which the government says will make the system fairer.

Instead of endless… Video, Audio

With so many rooms in managed isolation facilities currently being occupied by people with Covid-19 or their close contacts, the government has stopped taking new bookings ... and it's unclear when… Audio

There has been a further drop in new cases in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak. On Wednesday 15 new cases were reported, all in Auckland.

The Crowne Plaza hotel MIQ facility in Auckland CBD, believed to… Video, Audio

Parliament is slowly returning to normal. This week the House moves beyond its 'government oversight' function and adds 'approving spending' and 'supplying the actual cash'. Audio

All of New Zealand except Auckland will move to Covid-19 alert level 2 at 11:59pm on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister has announced two major changes to the level 2 rules.

Jacinda Ardern says face… Video, Audio

Covid, covid, covid, and especially vaccines: a week of questions in Parliament. Audio

A man who had tested positive for Covid-19 has been arrested after escaping from a quarantine facility in Auckland.

He was last seen at the Ellerslie facility at one this morning, and police were… Video, Audio

A new virtual lottery is on its way for those seeking to book a stay in highly sought after managed isolation, but it's on hold for now, deemed too risky during the current delta outbreak.

It will be… Audio

Auckland DHBs are struggling with the growing number of Delta cases while still caring for other high-needs patients.

The Director General of Health signalled reinforcements are on the way for the… Video, Audio

During alert level lockdowns we'll broadcast each day live from the 1pm media briefing to update case numbers and information about differing alert levels around the country. Audio

With Auckland to stay in a Level 4 lockdown for at least two more weeks, the prospect of children remaining out of school for two whole months appears increasingly likely. To explain ... if after a… Audio

The government is promising people will not have their Covid-19 vaccination appointments cancelled as pressure comes on supply.

There is not enough of the Pfizer vaccine at the moment to keep up with… Video, Audio

A max vaccination of New Zealand's school-aged children right now is not possible currently, as there is not enough of the Pfizer vaccine in the country, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says.

There are now more than 480 places of interest in the Covid-19 Delta outbreak. There are also more than 20,000 contacts in the cluster.

Today there was a record 62 cases linked to the Delta cluster… Video, Audio

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says all possibilities on the table for the South Island if no cases are found by Friday.

"I wouldn't rule anything in or out, we'll make those decisions… Video, Audio

How do you have a Parliament without a debating chamber? Go small and go virtual. This week five select committees will question ministers on TV. Audio