Covid 19
Covid-19: Omicron raises concern for MIQ
The future of international travel in-and-out of the country hangs in the balance as Omicron continues to seep into our MIQ facilities.
Professor Sir David Skegg is the chair of the Strategic… Audio
Omicron threat looms over summer plans
Experts warn the highly transmissible Omicron variant poses a serious risk to a largely unrestricted summer.
The number of cases caught at the border are rising sparking fears it's only a matter of… Audio
Upper Hutt council to stick with decision to not require vaccine passes for its facilities
Chief executive Peter Kelly said the council would continue to monitor Covid-19 cases and if the risk changed the settings would also change.
Covid-19: Australia sets new daily case record
New South Wales reports 2566 cases of Covid-19, setting another grim record.
Covid-19: Eight million vaccine doses administered
New Zealand has reached a milestone of eight million vaccine doses administered.
The US year in review with Karen Kasler
Our US correspondent Karen Kasler, who is the Ohio Statehouse Bureau chief, joins the show for the last time this year, talking about the state of America and the big stories that are in play there at… Audio
Calling Home: Dean Treml in Luzern
Hawke's Bay native Dean Treml is a self-employed photographer who shoots mostly sports and worked for Red Bull for over 20 years, These days, he lives in the countryside in the canton of Luzern with… Audio, Gallery
What I really want for Christmas: Kirk Hope
Early in the pandemic, the government called for the creation of the world's smartest border. Business NZ chief executive Kirk Hope says he's still waiting... It's on his Christmas wish list.
Prof Gary McLean on the rise and (eventual) fall of Omicron
We may think we have a handle on the Omicron variant, but are we sure? People are certainly being hospitalised, and some are dying, albeit thankfully in low numbers. Professor Gary McLean joins the… Audio
Poll: Covid disrupts two thirds of Kiwis' holiday plans
Kiwis are going to be having their summer holidays - many of them in other areas - regardless of Covid-19. That's one of the key findings from the latest survey conducted by Research New Zealand… Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year.
Audio'I'm not going to lie. I've been terrified'
People with no choice but to use public transport say they are fearful of getting onboard and are being held hostage by those who have chosen not to be vaccinated.
Omicron spreading at 'lightning speed' - French Prime Minister
Covid-19 restrictions are being tightened in Europe, the UK and United States as the Omicron variant sees countries battle a new wave of coronavirus infections.
Some relationships won't survive Covid vaccine arguments, experts warn
Relationship counsellors say the increasing need for a Covid-19 vaccination to work, travel and dine out may begin to tear families apart if they cannot settle on a mutual decision.
West Coast less than 1500 vaccinations away from 90 percent target
It has some of the lowest vaccination rates in the South Island, but West Coasters are now less than 1500 shots shy of being 90 percent fully vaccinated.
Family's change in fortunes after sharing story of job loss and visa woes
Tarri Caraquez and Joel Macarubbo's family have gone from selling their belongings to pay for food, rent and nappies to being back on a firm footing with a fast-track to residence.
Airline passengers call for consistent policing of vaccine passes, mask use
Airline passengers fear the ad hoc approach to vaccine pass checks and inconsistent policing of mask wearing are undermining the government protection framework.
ICU capacity: 'This is where the rubber hits the road'
High rates of ICU occupancy across the country throughout the latest outbreak paint an incredibly concerning picture if more people end up needing hospital care over the summer, says the National…
The highs and lows of 2021 in Auckland
Months of lockdown, a border finally reopen for summer, and Christmas just around the corner.
It's been an interesting year to say the least.
Reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Marika… Video, Audio
