Covid 19
School to reinforce need for children to attend to Omicron-hesitant parents
A primary school has hired someone to talk with parents who are hesitant about sending their children back to school due to Covid-19.
The Weekend Panel with Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie
Along with the continuing Omicron threat, our Weekend panelists Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie discuss the Russia/Ukraine situation, Kainga Ora, political polling and why people are shunning rum and… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
Professor Gary McLean discusses the developing Omicron threat, the possibility of another bad mutation arriving, and the chances of getting Omicron more than once - especially for people who are under… Audio
Covid-19 vaccines: People with mental illness and addictions could be missed
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission chairperson fears people with mental illness and addictions are being left behind in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Flights, Auckland Airport lounge listed as locations of interest
A number of flights and Auckland Domestic Airport's regional lounge have been listed as close-contact locations of interest by the Ministry of Health.
Waiheke ferry terminal among latest Auckland locations of interest
The Waiheke ferry terminal in downtown Auckland has become a close-contact location of interest for Covid-19.
Covid-19: Omicron cases could double in days - modeller
A Covid-19 modeller says the number of Omicron cases could double by the end of the weekend.
New South Wales reports 49 Covid-19 deaths, Victoria reports 31
New South Wales has recorded 49 new Covid-19 deaths but the number of people in the state's hospitals has continued to plateau, while Victoria today reported 31 deaths.
University of Otago orientation events cancelled due to Covid settings
The Otago University Students' Association has cancelled large events planned for Orientation Week in February.
PNG facing a myriad of election challenges
Lack of funding, an outdated common roll and Covid-19 all big issues for this year's national election in PNG. Audio
Whaka 100 cancellation 'nonsensical', but health experts say it's necessary
A would-be Whaka 100 participant says cancelling the popular Rotorua mountain biking event was "nonsensical" as a de-facto race will likely take place without safety measures.
Warning labs can only cope with peak PCR test demand for up to a fortnight
Covid-19 testing laboratories can only cope with peak demand for nasal PCR Covid tests for a couple of weeks before the system will be overloaded. Audio
Answering questions on reducing the risk of Omicron
As Covid-19 cases climb, just how can you minimise the risk of catching it? University of Otago infectious diseases expert Kurt Krause answers some questions for Checkpoint listeners. Audio
Twizel divided over rowing championship coming to town next mon
Twizel's mayor and businesses are pleased the country's biggest rowing regatta is coming to town, but some locals are feeling a bit wary about it.
Rowing New Zealand's pinnacle event - the national… Audio
Aotearoa will face Omicron better than Australia - Aus experts
Daily Covid cases have jumped sharply today - 105 new community cases recorded, with Omicron beginning to spread throughout the country.
The ultra infectious variant has ripped through the Australian… Audio
Few large sport events going ahead under red - Sport NZ boss
Our leading sport agency is encouraging people to think out of the box and keep active despite many major events being cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
Under the red traffic light settings… Video, Audio
Cricket World Cup confident event will happen, with limits
Cricket World Cup organisers are confident the tournament will go ahead, but have confirmed crowds will be limited.
Seven overseas teams are coming here for the event - due to start in early March… Audio
How to reduce the risk of catching Omicron
As Covid cases rapidly climb, just how can you minimise the risk of catching it - specially when you might be mixing and mingling over the weekend?
University of Otago infectious diseases expert… Video, Audio
As Omicron spreads, what do you need in your Covid care kit?
As Omicron cases increase, health authorities have warned people need to be ready to isolate at home, and manage symptoms if you come down with Covid.
So what needs to go into a Covid care kit? Our… Video, Audio
