Lisa Owen
Evening business for Monday 7 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6299848273001 Video, Audio
Some Otago vaccinations void as stocks not checked
Up to 1,500 people in the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago area will have to be re-vaccinated, after a major mishap with the storage of the Covid-19 vaccination.
The jabs were given between the… Video, Audio
Russian invasion 'murder' - Ukraine president Zelensky
'This is murder - and I have not heard a reaction'. The words of the Ukrainian president - as he angrily condemned Russia's ruthless bombardment of his country.
The UN says 1,100 civilians have been… Audio
What does Botany think of Luxon's plan to cut fuel tax?
National leader Chris Luxon has tested positive for Covid-19. It comes after his 'attack on tax' in yesterday's state of the nation address zeroed in on Auckland's controversial regional fuel levy.
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Govt brings Russian sanctions into law, Ukraine invasion ongoing
The government is slapping sanctions on Russians with connections to New Zealand and President Putin.
New legislation will let the government freeze the assets of people associated with Russia, and… Video, Audio
New record high of Covid cases - latest details
It was another day of record Covid-19 infections, with 23,183 new community cases reported by the Ministry of Health. Audio
Huge convoy of Russian military advances on Kyiv
A huge convoy of Russian military is advancing closer to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
Satellite images show it is much longer than first thought - stretching 64 kilometres. US lawmakers have received… Video, Audio
NZ reopening plan sped up, self-isolation scrapped for arrivals
New Zealand's re-opening plan has been sped up - and the self-isolation requirement scrapped.
From today, New Zealanders and their families arriving from Australia can skip MIQ. Now from Thursday… Video, Audio
Group sails Cook Strait heading for Parliament protest
A group of 18 people have sailed across the Cook Strait to take part in the protest at Parliament.
Among them is a couple who intend to get married at the occupation, which is now in its 17th day… Audio
Blasts disrupt interview with NZ honorary consul to Ukraine
Audible bomb blasts interrupted an interview with New Zealand's honorary consul to Ukraine earlier today. Mark Wright, who has been the go-to person for New Zealanders in Ukraine for about nine years… Audio
Bomb blasts ring out across Kyiv as Russian forces invade
Bomb blasts have rung out across the Ukranian capital Kyev this morning, where residents have been sheltering in basements or underground train stations. It was a sleepless night for many, under the… Audio
Russia appears to be in full-scale attack on Ukraine
The greatest fears for eastern Europe are coming true. Russia appears to be in the midst of a full-scale attack on Ukraine.
In a televised address, Russian leader Vladimir Putin declared what he… Video, Audio
Alexander Zverev kicked out of Mexican Open after abusing referee
German tennis player Alexander Zverev has found himself in hot water, over his hot headed behaviour.
The world number three has been kicked out of the Mexican Open in Acapulco after attacking the… Audio
Waikato third DHB to provide rapid antigen tests to community
Waikato is the latest area to roll out rapid antigen tests to combat increasing demand for Covid-19 testing.
The demand is causing delays in processing tests in the lab, with the DHB saying some… Audio
Two nurses on ward of 26 patients in shift at Auckland hospital
The ongoing staffing crunch is hitting those at the front lines of the Covid outbreak. Just two nurses were available to care for a ward of 26 patients at Auckland Hospital during one shift last week.
…Wellington business on edge of protest keen for help
Police and protesters have faced off yet again outside Parliament today, as the stand off enters a third week.
Three police officers have been taken to hospital after they were sprayed with an… Video, Audio
How has misinformation exploded during the pandemic?
So when did jumping on Google pass for actual scientific research? And why has a tsunami of disinformation exploded during the pandemic?
We've all heard of them, and we might even know someone who's… Video, Audio
Western Springs principal asks for shorter isolation, RATs
Shorter isolation periods and Rat tests for teachers could prevent a total return to online learning, according to an Auckland principal struggling to staff classes.
As Omicron cases grow in the… Video, Audio
Coroner hears from families of those killed at Al Noor Mosque
A coroner has heard a man feared his brother was alive but left for dead following the terror attack at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque.
Almost three years after white supremacist Brenton Tarrant… Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 22 February 2022.
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6298448054001 Video, Audio
