Covid 19
Covid-19 community case in Nelson
At 1-o'clock today, a new case in Nelson will be officially added to the tally.
There are 13 published locations of interest for the area extending as far back as Friday November the 19th.
It comes… Audio
MIQ slashes 1000 rooms due to Omicron variant
Due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19, MIQ has released about 1000 fewer rooms this morning than initially planned.
Providers say little evidence of improvement to home isolation following deaths
The head of a South Auckland health service says she's seeing little evidence that lessons have been learned from deaths in home isolation, with people waiting over a week to be contacted or isolating…
Taranaki vax events moving indoors after physical and verbal attacks
The District Health Board says police are now being warned in advance of vaccination events in an effort to keep staff safe, while iwi health providers have beefed up mobile vaccination teams to help…
As Aucklanders anticipate holiday trips, Māori leaders ask people to stay away
Analysis - By travelling to areas with low vaccination rates among Māori we risk tragedy in places - anyone choosing to go on holiday should have a plan, researchers write.
Rushed laws a "constitutional disgrace" - law prof
While the National Party was in the throes of its leadership crisis last Wednesday night, Parliament's Speaker had hours earlier taken the highly unusual step of lambasting the Labour government over… Audio
'It does put our community at risk': Locals oppose Rhythm and Vines
Gisborne locals say allowing music festival Rhythm and Vines to go ahead would be an open invitation for Covid-19 to arrive.
Auckland businesses hope customers play by the traffic light rules
An Auckland cafe manager hopes customers aren't upset by the no vaccine pass, no entry rule when the traffic light system starts on Friday.
South Island hospitality hoping for busy weekend in traffic light system
The entire South Island has been placed in the orange light setting, meaning life can almost get back to normal.
Five cases of omicron variant in Australia
Genomic testing has confirmed two new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in New South Wales, bringing the total in the state to four. There's also a confirmed case in Northern… Audio
Where Aucklanders are welcome this summer
There's been a lot of discussion around where double-vaccinated Aucklanders are welcome this summer once the borders open. Karyn is joined by mayors from around the country to hear their thoughts on… Audio
Vaccination or test proof to be required on Interislander ferries
Interislander passengers will need to show proof of double-vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test before being able to board ferries this summer.
Music festivals in doubt: 'What are those kids going to do?'
The brakes could be on major summer festivals after the government revealed red lights for their regions in the new traffic light system. Audio
Auckland kaumātua among first to get booster vaccine doses
A group of kaumātua in Auckland are among the first in the country to receive their booster shots this morning.
Omicron: how worried should we be?
Travel restrictions are being reintroduced around the world after a new Covid-19 "variant of concern" was detected. The World Health Organisation says Omicron has a large number of mutations, and… Audio
My Current Song: Jackie B and The Mini Band, It's Christmas
Kiwi country singer-songwriter Jackie Bristow is normally based in Nashville but she has been back in New Zealand since the first lockdown in 2020. With Covid putting a halt to her touring schedule… Audio
Professor Gary McLean on the dangerous Omicron variant
New Zealander Dr Gary McLean is back with us on Sunday Morning to look at the latest Covid-19 developments. Professor McLean will discuss the spread of the dangerous new Omicron variant (and its 33… Audio
Pasifika reach major vaccination milestone
Pasifika in New Zealand have reached a major vaccination milestone, with 90-percent of Pacific communities have had at least the first covid-19 vaccination. Audio
DHBs hope Covid planning makes them ready for holidays
DHBs are hoping their best laid plans will be the bedrock for getting through the summer period.
Since Delta arrived in the country, DHBs outside of Auckland have been planning for its arrival at… Audio
NZ's border 'well placed' to keep new Covid variants out - epidemiologist
There are fears a new Covid variant emerging from South Africa could be more transmissible and deadlier than Delta.
The UK has put six African countries on its travel red list - with some flights… Audio
