Covid 19
AK churches prepare for Covid-safe Christmas celebrations
Christmas mass across the motu might look a little bit different this year, as the traffic light system means new restrictions and guidelines. But not to worry, churches have got things sorted when it… Audio
Covid-19: Should Auckland move to orange?
It's decision day for Auckland, with a possibility the city moves to orange traffic light settings, as case numbers fall and vaccination rates rise. We canvassed Aucklanders to get their views.
Border exceptions announced for 600 tech workers, some agricultural workers
Hundreds of specialist tech workers and some agricultural workers will be allowed to travel to New Zealand under new border exception rules.
Border loosening should be postponed amid rise of Omicron - Baker
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says current border restrictions need to stay longer to keep Omicron out of the country. Audio
Australia brings booster access forward to slow spread of Omicron
Millions of Australians are now able to access a Covid-19 booster shot one month earlier than expected, after a change to the national rollout in response to the Omicron variant.
Colds and flus may re-emerge as lockdowns ease
Christmas could bring the sniffles for those who have been in lockdown for months.
Paul Kelly: "I've always loved Christmas music"
Paul Kelly, who was recently voted Australia's Most Respected Artist, has just released Paul Kelly's Christmas Train, a 22-song double album which sees the troubadour take an extensive deep dive into… Audio
Calling Home: Tracey Rackliff in Sideman, Bali
It was during a deployment to the Solomon Islands in 2013 that former Wairarapa detective sergeants Tracey and Rob Rackliff decided they were going to resign from the police and try something new… Audio, Gallery
New community Covid-19 case in Taranaki town of Eltham
A new community Covid-19 case has been confirmed overnight in Eltham, South Taranaki.
Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Baker
Professor Michael Baker is back with us to discuss the Omicron variant, the increased risks Covid survivors face, and the idea that the time of day a person receives their vaccine has an impact on the… Audio
Multiple Pfizer doses in a day increases risk of serious adverse side effects - advisor
A Covid-19 vaccine advisor is warning people not to get multiple Pfizer doses in a day.
Thames-Coromandel council requiring all employees to be vaccinated on council premises
The Thames-Coromandel District Council has confirmed it will require all employers - and councillors - to be vaccinated if they are on council premises.
Victoria records 1193 Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths
Victoria has recorded 1193 new local Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths, as authorities confirm another two new cases of the Omicron variant in Melbourne from returned international travellers.
Covid-19 vaccine: Health Ministry investigates claims man got 10 doses in one day
The Ministry of Health is investigating claims a man received 10 Covid-19 vaccine doses in one day.
Covid-19 update: 63 new community cases reported in New Zealand today
There have been 63 new community cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, according to the Ministry of Health.
Omicron: Three vaccine doses key for protection against variant
Two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine are not enough to stop you catching the Omicron variant, UK scientists have warned.
Covid-19 booster shots: 9000 a day given last week
More than 140,000 people have already had their Covid-19 booster shots.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Artist: Wet Specimen Track: Abraxas, Artist: The Antony Edens Track: (I don't have any) tears left for you (I don't have any) tears left for you - the antony edens, Artist: Swing Praxis Track… Audio
COVID-19's impact on NZ Tourism
Statistics NZ has today provided the first real measure of COVID-19's impact on Tourism. Chief Executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chris Roberts explains how they are coping. Audio
College of GPs estimates NZ has less than 30 anti-vax doctors
Complaints have been made about doctors around the country on Covid-19 vaccine exemptions after the case of a Kaiapoi GP came to light. Audio
