Covid 19
Ski fields worry isolation rules will leave them out in the cold
While ski fields are pleased to welcome travellers back to the slopes after the government announced its border reopening plan, the industry says their hopes might be shot if self-isolation rules keep… Audio
MIQ workers fear wage cuts as facilities set to return to hotels
Workers who have been running managed isolation facilities for two years fear their wages could be about to drop, if their hotels return to regular operations.
Covid-19 booster shots in big demand: 'People itching to get it'
Vaccinators around the country are reporting a rush on Covid-19 vaccinations with an additional one million New Zealanders now eligible for a third dose.
Vaccinators see rush on booster as more NZers eligible
Vaccinators say there's a rush on boosters as more Kiwis became eligible for another dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today.
Almost 1.5 million New Zealanders have had a third jab, but with the gap… Audio
MIQ staff fear for job security as regime to be scaled back
With managed isolation set to be scaled back over the coming months, staff who've been running the facilities for the past two years fear their wages could be about to drop too.
There are currently… Audio
Experts fear Omicron may peak as immunity wanes
Experts fear New Zealand's strength in keeping Omicron at bay could soon be our weakness - with the virus' peak pushed out to when our immunity is waning.
Today there were 209 new community cases of… Audio
Tourism Minister defends self-isolation rules as border reopens
The New Zealand border is gradually reopening, but the barrier to tourists is not changing any time soon.
Tourism operators say keeping a self isolation requirement leaves them starved of business.
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Self-isolation rules may put skids on NZ ski seasons
The isolation rules for travellers could put the skids on this year's ski season. The border announcement means Australians and other travellers who don't need a visa will be allowed in by July at the… Audio
MIQ hotels will struggle with border reopening rules - expert
A hotel industry expert says outgoing managed isolation and quarantine hotels will struggle as short-term visitors could be put off by isolation rules.
Is the 'get boosted' vaccination message getting through?
A key part of the country's planned re-opening probably won't make it through the year.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says while self isolation requirements will be key initially, they could be… Video, Audio
Māori reach 90% first Covid-19 vaccination dose milestone
Ninety percent Māori have now received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine as authorities push for higher rates.
Covid-19: Novavax vaccine gains provisional Medsafe approval
Nuvaxovid is the fourth Covid-19 vaccine to gain provisional approval from New Zealand's medicines regulator.
Covid-19: Community isolation scheme needs to be overhauled - study
New Zealand needs to overhaul its Covid-19 community isolation scheme and better fund GPs and primary healthcare workers on the front line, a new paper says.
Covid-19 update: 209 new community cases in NZ today
There are 209 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, with another 64 cases reported at the border.
PM on reopening the border: 'It's a constant balance but one I think we've got right'
Jacinda Ardern has spoken to media at a new vaccination centre at The Cloud, joined by Ministers Chris Hipkins and Willie Jackson. Video
'Compassion fatigued' - NZ healthcare worker says border restrictions broke her
When Sinead Aldrich left New Zealand for London and her great OE in 2019, she never guessed just how profound that experience would be. Audio
'Self-isolation won't be something that we ask people to do forever' - Hipkins
There could be significant rates of Covid-19 in the community once overseas New Zealanders can self-isolate at the end of the month, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Covid-19: NZ's approach to Omicron too cautious - Blakely
An Australian epidemiologist is warning New Zealand's Omicron approach is overcautious and the timeline is stretched.
Professor Tony Blakely from the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health… Audio
Covid-19: Chris Hipkins on border opening plan
The Covid-19 Response Minister says there could well be "quite significant" rates of Covid-19 in the community once returning New Zealanders can self-isolate at the end of the month.
In just over… Audio
Covid-19: New Zealanders abroad finally homeward bound
The MIQ lottery is about to end - and thousands of New Zealanders are on their way home.
Those stuck in Australia are first in line when the border starts to open in just over three weeks.
A… Audio
