Covid 19
More Queenstown Covid-19 locations of interest listed
The Ministry of Health has listed more Covid-19 locations of interest in Queenstown, including a gym, a supermarket and a bar.
Covid-19: 454 new community cases in NZ
The number of daily Covid-19 cases in the community has reached a new high, up slightly to 454 today.
Right to protest lost for those who 'threaten, harass and disrupt', Robertson says
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says although people have a right to protest when "they threaten, harass and disrupt people and a whole city they lose that right".
Counties Manukau DHB braces for Omicron impact on frontline staff
Counties Manukau DHB is preparing for the impact a surge in Omicron cases could have on staffing levels and hospital services.
Sprinklers at Parliament to stay on all night - Speaker
Protesters have been seen damaging sprinklers which have been turned on at Parliament, with Speaker Trevor Mallard saying they will remain on all night. See how the day's events unfolded here.
Covid-19: Record 446 new community cases today
The Ministry of Health says the number of cases will continue to fluctuate from day-to-day, but they expect cases will continue to increase in the coming weeks.
Auckland vax event to boost Tamariki rates
Children from twenty seven Auckland schools will be be able to get vaccinated tomorrow.
The event at Manuwera Marae is one of six being run by the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre in a push… Audio
Pacific correspondent Susana Lei'ataua
Susana has an update on Covid in the Pacific. Kiribati records its second death amid more than 2000 active cases since the virus arrived a month ago, rising case numbers in New Caledonia and French… Audio
Omicron outbreak may empty Parliament's debating chamber
There could soon be as few as two MPs in Parliament's debating chamber as the Omicron outbreak grows.
Covid-19: Omicron could force Parliament's debating chamber down to two MPs
We could soon see as few as two MPs in Parliament's debating chamber as the Omicron outbreak grows.
Parliament is already running at half-capacity - with only 60 out of its 120 members allowed into… Audio
Covid-19: Construction sector wants isolation exemption
The construction sector says a new exemption scheme aimed at keeping critical supply chains running could fuel the rising cost of building.
The new scheme allows critical services to allow workers… Audio
Covid-19: Schools near Parliament tighen security
Schools near Parliament are having to tighten security to deal with protesters.
On Wednesday, a 17-year-old girl went to a local supermarket, and was egged - just for wearing a mask.
St Mary's… Audio
Covid-19: Anti-vaccination mandate protesters set up in Picton
Protestors are still on Parliament's front lawn, but they have some support outside the Capital.
Another protest has set up camp in at Picton's Nelson Square across the Cook Strait.
Marlborough… Audio
Covid-19: Dawn breaks on Parliament protest
Police are bracing for the arrival of more protesters on Parliament's grounds, as demonstrations enter their fourth day.
Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell says 150 police… Audio
Queenstown Central amongst least boosted suburbs as Omicron appears
Queenstown Central is one of the least boosted suburbs in the country, as the town deals with its first known Omicron cases.
Covid-19: Auckland power outages go ahead in red
Aucklanders are facing planned power outages over the coming weeks, but it could not come at a worse time for some. More than 3000 people in the city are isolating at home.
On top of that, thousands… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest update
In Wellington police and protesters will face off again today on Parliament grounds.
One hundred and twenty two people were arrested yesterday and charged with trespass with more arrests expected… Audio
Parliament protest: Police arrest 122 in efforts to control occupation
Tensions rose on Thursday as the protest against Covid-19 protection measures dragged on into its third day, with police hauling away dozens of protesters who refused to leave Parliament grounds. Video, Audio
AK restaurateur closes two of four businesses
Hospitality businesses around Auckland are struggling, as the looming surge in Omicron cases cause people to stay home. And now well-known Auckland restaurateur Krishna Botica has been forced to close… Audio
Update on protesters at Parliament - reporter Kirsty Frame
Anti-mandate protesters are still camped out near parliament after a day of police attempts to remove them. Joining Nathan Rarere from down at the Parliamentary precinct is our reporter Kirsty Frame.
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