Jacinda Ardern
Covid-19: How will isolation work in shared households?
It is predicted hundreds of thousands of people will have to self-isolate at home as Omicron spreads through the community.
The government and health officials are urging people to prepare by… Audio
Christmas wishes from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
A Christmas tradition for Morning Report is to bring you season's greetings from some of the politicians we talk to during the year.
Here's the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Audio
‘I wish you a wonderful break. You bloody deserve it!’
Parliament finished its year with a final debate: a chance for a last laugh, a litany of thanks, and a quick punch in the conk. And many wishes for a good break after a hard year. Audio
Judith Collins demoted in National Party reshuffle
The National Party has a new front bench that features some freshly promoted new faces, and former leader Judith Collins sent to the back to the pack.
It's one of six portfolio reshuffles off the… Audio
'Caution has paid off' with positive start under traffic light system - PM
Jacinda Ardern says the first weekend in the traffic light system has received largely positive feedback. Audio
Covid-19: PM defends Auckland's red light decision
We're into day four of the traffic light system and, for many of us, it's taking a bit of getting used to.
Vaccination passes, under the system, are required for entry in a range of public settings.
…Prime Minister reveals colour scheme for regions
New Zealand has been painted Red and Orange ahead of the new Traffic Light System which kicks in on Friday.
The Prime Minister revealed her colour scheme for the regions in her post cabinet news… Audio
NZ border changes: Mixed mood in Fiji's Kiwi community
There's a mixed mood among New Zealanders abroad as they digest the major border changes announced by the government. Audio
The PM responds to Covid-19 Omicron concerns
There's lots of uncertainty around today as Cabinet confirms a move to the traffic light system, and a new Covid-19 variant is knocking on our door.
We find out on Monday afternoon which regions will… Audio
Why is Auckland moving into new protection framework at red? Ardern explains
It is just over a week until the traffic lights come on and Aotearoa moves into a new way of managing Covid in the community.
In a few days the government is set to lay out which area moves into what… Video, Audio
Question Time for 24 November 2021
Questions to Ministers: Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has… Audio
Question Time for 24 November 2021
Questions to Ministers: Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has… Audio
Aotearoa in Covid traffic light framework from Dec 3
All of New Zealand will move to the traffic light Covid-19 Protection framework on December 3, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.
From 11:59 P-M Thursday 2 December, Auckland will move into… Video, Audio
PM Jacinda Ardern on an upcoming Covid Christmas
We are a month out from Christmas, which for many of us means camping, gathering the extended family at a bach or hitting a holiday park.
But with Delta's spread across the nation, should we keep up… Audio
Covid-19: Traffic light framework move attacked on all political sides
The government's timeline to rollout a traffic light system is being attacked from all corners of Parliament.
Te Pāti Māori and the Green Party want the brakes put on, while Act and National are… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland boundary decision set to be announced today
Aucklanders will today learn when they will be able to leave the super city and reunite with family and friends across the country.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce the date this… Audio
Anger in Northland over hospital sewage leaks
There's growing anger from Northlanders over delays to funding that have left Whangārei hospital falling apart.
Despite repairs ramping up in the past five years, the hospital roofs leak in heavy… Audio
Covid-19: Looking likely NZ will move to traffic light early
It's looking increasingly likely the whole country will move to the Covid-19 traffic light system before every District Health Board has hit 90 percent fully vaccinated.
The Ministry of Health has… Audio
Covid-19: Cases spreading down the North Island not unexpected - Prime Minister
The Prime Minister says it's not unexpected that cases of Covid-19 are surfacing in several new parts of the country.
The virus emerged in Rotorua, Taupō and the Tararua district over the weekend… Audio
Covid-19: Political leaders respond to vaccine protests
Mandatory vaccines could be part of New Zealand life for some time to come, with the Prime Minister reluctant to talk about when they might be lifted.
The first deadline is for for health and… Audio