Hamish Cardwell
Covid-19: Extended lockdown no surprise to the regions
News the alert level 4 lockdown is being extended surprised few in the Covid-19 free regions.
RNZ reporters - practising good physical distancing measures - have been taking the pulse of the nation.
…Slip causes train derailment near Wellington
A train has derailed near State Highway 1 south of Paekakariki due to a slip caused by flooding on Tuesday morning.
A police spokesperson says emergency services are responding to reports of water… Audio
Burnt-out, underpaid midwives shout for better conditions
Burnt-out and underpaid midwives say mothers and babies could be hurt if conditions in the sector don't improve.
About 150 midwives and supporters marched to Parliament today, with midwives walking… Video, Audio
Striking midwives march on Parliament
Wellington midwives are marching along central city streets towards parliament right now, amid a week of rolling strikes. About 1500 hospital midwives have been holding a series of eight-hour strikes… Audio
Concerns health system could collapse under a Delta outbreak
Doctors fears New Zealand's health system could quickly collapse in the event of an outbreak of the Delta variant of Covid-19.
The Covid-19 Minister has warned the country would go straight to level… Audio
Govt told power to fight climate change in its hands
While personal choices matter the government is being told all the real power to fight climate change is in its hands.
And a young Wellington climate leader and city councillor says individuals'… Audio
Covid-19: Group 4 vaccine rollout officially kicks off
The long-awaited rollout of Covid-19 vaccines to the general population starts today, but the government is being told to come clean about when people can really expect to get their shot.
The first… Audio
Covid-19: GP says demand for group 4 vaccines high
Today the much-anticipated rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine to the general population kicks off.
But the government is being told to come clean about when people can really expect to get their shot.
… Audio
NZ police considering charges against Suhayra Aden
A counter-terrorism expert says there is no reason to lay charges against a woman linked to the Islamic State.
Police have confirmed there is an investigation into Suhayra Aden ahead of her return to… Audio
Football fans in Wellington react to Euro final
The curse of English football is back - the notorious penalty shootout has once again undone the team in the Euro football final.
It was a cruel end to a strong English campaign, and déjà vu for… Video, Audio
European championship final: English fans crowd pub
The European Championship final between England and Italy is underway at Wembley Stadium in London.
RNZ reporter Hamish Cardwell is in the midst of fans at the Hotel Bristol on Cuba Street, in… Audio
Euro championship: English fans gather at Hotel Bristol
The European Championship final between England and Italy is almost underway at Wembley Stadium in London.
RNZ reporter Hamish Cardwell is midst of fans at the Hotel Bristol on Cuba Street, in… Audio
European Championship: England fans nervously gather
The European Championship final between England and Italy is underway at Wembley Stadium in London.
It's a nervous atmosphere at the Hotel Bristol on Cuba Street.
RNZ reporter Hamish Cardwell spoke… Audio
Justices reserve decision in lockdown court case
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in a private action brought against the legal basis for putting the country into lockdown.
Former law drafter Andrew Borrowdale is appealing parts of a… Audio
Crown to defend accusation lockdown was unlawful
The Crown will today defend the accusation that it did not have the legal power to put the country into lockdown Levels 3 and 4. The Court of Appeal has also been told that Director General Ashley… Audio
Lawyer appeals parts of Covid-19 lockdown deemed legal
A legal challenge against the country's level 3 and 4 Covid-19 lockdowns is underway in the Court of Appeal today. Former parliamentary counsel and law drafter Andrew Borrowdale is appealing parts of… Audio
Fury as EPA extends toxic gas rule once again
The Environmental Protection Authority has given the logging industry a new extension which allows it to keep releasing a highly toxic gas into the air.
In 2010, the EPA said timber exporters had 10… Audio
Planner labels proposed Resource Management Acts too complex
A planning specialist says the proposed replacement for the Resource Management Act is too complex and risks being a catastrophic disaster.
The decades-old rules for managing land, water and natural… Audio
Covid-19 vaccine booking system is safe from hacking, Health Ministry says
The Health Ministry is confident the new online covid vaccination booking system can't be infiltrated by hackers.
The Book My Vaccine system will open for those 60 years and older from the end of… Audio
Wellington Covid-19 testing sites boosted as crowds line up
Testing sites in the Capital have been boosted as Wellingtonians rush to get tested.
The Wellington region shifted into alert level two last night after a tourist from Sydney positive when he landed… Video, Audio
