Covid 19
Wellington Mayor on protest action at Parliament
And Wellington's Mayor Andy Foster heard that and spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Owner of Backbencher pub angry at protest inaction
As the protest outside of Parliament heads into its seventh day, business owners in the precinct are growing frustrated by an apparent lack of action by the police and council. Surrounding streets… Audio
NZer misses by 2 hours having to not MIQ on travel back from OZ
A woman will have to go through managed isolation because she'll miss the deadline for quarantine-free travel with Australia by just two hours. Changes to the border rules mean vaccinated New… Audio
Covid-19: Many NZers likely to encounter virus in coming weeks - expert
Experts are urging those eligible for a Covid-19 booster vaccine to get their shot as soon as possible after a near-doubling of daily Covid-19 case numbers.
Covid-19: 'It's likely the virus is in our community' - Cook Islands PM
There may be "silent transmission" of Covid-19 in Rarotonga after a person tested positive upon arriving back in New Zealand, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says.
Covid-19: 810 new community cases in NZ today
The number of new community cases in New Zealand has almost doubled today, with a record 810 new cases reported.
Auckland hospital outbreak: All patients and staff on two wards to be tested
All patients and staff in two wards for the elderly at Auckland City Hospital will be tested for Covid-19 over coming days, after 13 cases were found yesterday.
Queenstown tourism boss to step down
The head of Destination Queenstown has resigned less than a year after starting.
Calling Home: Sam Coley in Birmingham
Christchurch native Sam Coley lives in the popular suburb of Kings Heath in Birmingham, with his French wife, Emilie Grinan-Coley, and son Tom Coley. Kings Heath, which is one of Birmingham's real… Audio
Quest for certainty undercuts Omicron analysis
Everyone wants to know how bad our Omicron outbreak might get - and when. But experts running the numbers on that have copped flak in the media when scenarios they’ve been told to scope don't pan out.… Audio
Quest for certainty undercuts Omicron analysis
Everyone wants to know how bad our Omicron outbreak might get - and when. But experts running the numbers on that have copped flak in the media when scenarios they’ve been told to scope don't pan out.…
AudioThe Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio
The Kiwi doctor who played a part in Neil Young's Spotify exit
Kiwi doctor Andrew Read may have played a part (through no fault of his own) in Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other leading artists leaving Spotify after podcaster Joe Rogan misrepresented an old… Audio
New Zealand's caution around Covid-19 remains high
As NZ waits and watches the potential spread of the contagious Omicron variant, Research New Zealand polled Kiwis on whether they are taking a more cautious approach and avoiding activities due to… Audio
Covid outbreak of 13 at Auckland City Hospital
Six staff members and seven patients at Auckland City Hospital have tested positive for Covid-19.
US delays Covid vaccine for children under five by at least two months
A US decision on Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for infants and children six months through four years of age has been postponed.
Loud music and vaccination ads used to try and deter protesters
The protest against the government's Covid-19 restrictions has persisted at Parliament today, despite a heavy downpour of rain.
Winton firefighters isolating after Covid exposure
Firefighters from Winton Volunteer Fire Brigade are currently isolating after being identified as close contacts of a positive Covid-19 case.
Vets welcome access to rapid antigen tests for staff
Vets are welcoming the news they'll be able to access rapid antigen tests as critical workers in the Omicron outbreak.
Canadian judge orders end to Covid-19 protest blockade at US border bridge
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge to end a five-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods.
