Covid 19
Covid-19: Hone Harawira on police Northland checks
Te Tai Tokerau border control is grateful the police will set up checkpoints to require visitors from Auckland to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.
Earlier this week, iwi leaders… Audio
Covid-19: Health Minister on government funding boost for ICU
North Shore, Tauranga and Christchurch hospitals are the first to receive a boost from a $100 million fund to expand intensive care facilities.
The Government has earmarked the capital spend from the… Audio
Covid-19: Bars open at midnight in Auckland
A beer that tastes like freedom, celebratory drinks were cheered around Auckland overnight as the country shifted to the Covid-19 protection framework.
The traffic light system has given Auckland a… Audio
Covid-19: All systems go in Auckland at red light
The tables are set, lights strung up and the verifier app downloaded.
After almost four months in lockdown, Auckland bars, cafes and restaurants are opening for table service today.
But those… Audio
Temporary exemptions available for those unable to obtain vaccine passes
Tens of thousands of people who have had trouble obtaining a vaccine certificate have been issued a temporary pass, as the Ministry of Health struggles to keep up with processing demands.
Covid-19: Family doctors want information from government
Family doctors are seeking input from the Government over how patients with Covid-19 should be managed by doctors under the new traffic light system.
Doctors say the greater freedoms now possible… Audio
'Excited and nervous': Auckland hospo reopens in traffic light system
Auckland cafes, bars and restaurants are reopening for table service under the new Covid-19 traffic light system, after months of lockdown.
AK Mayor rocking new haircut for red traffic light opening
Joining Nathan Rarere is the Mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff. Audio
AK Heart of the City: hardest hit businesses welcome assistance
Some of the businesses hit hardest by Aucklands three-month long lockdown have been those in the central city. With none of the usual foot traffic from office workers over lockdown, hopsitality and… Audio
Dear Coasties cafe ready to open for customers in Orewa
And we head to northern Auckland now and join the manager of Dear Coasties Cafe in beautiful Orewa, AJ. Audio
AK red traffic light system - reporter Chen Liu is in Ellerslie
And we're joined once again by our roving reporter Chen Liu. Audio
Restaurant Association grapple with new traffic lights, passes
Restaurants, bars and hospitality venues in Auckland can open again this evening and many are already booked out with Aucklanders keen for a freshly pulled pint or if you're getting up as early as us… Audio
AK red traffic light sees city opening up early Chen Liu is out
Our colleague Chen Liu drew the short straw so had to get up super early this morning to report on the first morning of the traffic light system. But we're delighted she did so she can be with us now.
…Red traffic light for AK means gyms reopening
While Auckland's hospitality businesses have been getting lots of headlines these past few days, let's not forget that the city's gyms also have also been unable to see their members for the best part… Audio
Unvaccinated private boat owners a risk to Aotea's community - iwi
Locals on Aotea Great Barrier Island are worried about the impact holiday travellers will have on the community when the country moves into the traffic light system tomorrow.
Covid-19 wrap: Expert urges patience with children's vaccine rollout, case numbers grow in Nelson
An immunologist says proper checks are needed ahead of children's Covid-19 vaccine rollout, while police and iwi to work together on Northland checkpoints.
Whanganui mayor backs iwi's plea for holidaymakers to steer clear of region
The mayor of Whanganui is supporting an iwi leader's call for holidaymakers to steer clear of the region this summer.
Councils split on requiring Covid-19 vaccine pass
Councils around the country are applying the new traffic light rules differently when it comes to people using pools and libraries.
Three new Covid-19 cases reported in New Plymouth
Health officials in Taranaki have revealed there are three cases of Covid-19 in New Plymouth.
Too early to say potential size of Nelson Covid-19 outbreak - Chief Medical Officer
Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board's Chief Medical Officer says it's too early to say how large the latest Covid-19 outbreak in the region will end up.