Lisa Owen
Evening business for 23 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6283330184001 Video, Audio
Confusion over verification of Covid-19 vaccine certificates
Businesses will throw open their doors to customers under the new traffic light framework next Friday, but as the nuts and bolts are being worked through there seem to be more questions than answers.
…No trans-Tasman bubble behind Air NZ flight cancellations - Foran
Air New Zealand been forced to cancel a thousand flights in the lead up to Christmas because of uncertainty around border restrictions.
The government has said its unlikely a quarantine bubble with… Video, Audio
Brian, Hannah Tamaki charged after another Covid protest
Destiny Church leaders Brian and Hannah Tamaki have faced fresh charges following their latest Covid protest.
More than 1,000 people turned out to their gathering in the Auckland Domain, in breach of… Video, Audio
St Peter's Cambridge school reveals details of sexual abuse
The St Peter's Cambridge school chair has told Checkpoint the police are investigating historical abuse against former students.
An investigation launched in 2019 at the prominent Waikato boarding… Video, Audio
Bay of Plenty shark research delayed by DOC permit process
A shark expert says he is increasingly fielding calls from Bay of Plenty locals about Great White sightings.
He also says breeding grounds across the world are expanding and he believes the harbour… Audio
Concerns home isolation cases not informed on oximeter
Health experts are concerned some people self-isolating with Covid-19 aren't getting enough information on how to use a small device that measures oxygen levels.
Nearly everyone isolating at home… Audio
Progressive MIQ removal 'concerning' - Export NZ exec director
Exporters fear that MIQ will still be here well into the first quarter of next year after a pilot booking scheme for businesses has been extended into February.
Following an initial trial, 25 managed… Audio
South Wairarapa worries about land loss under Three Waters reform
South Wairarapa locals are worried they could lose land that they've bought and paid for, when the government's Three Waters reforms kick in.
The land covers about 200 hectares and is worth millions… Audio
Auckland teens talk about skipping NCEA exams
Auckland teenagers are citing exhaustion, being busy, and strategic thinking as reasons for skipping some or even all of their NCEA exams.
The exams began today and in Auckland, Northland and… Audio
NZers returning forced to take long routes to meet MIQ dates
Some New Zealanders heading home are being forced onto "milk run" flights hopping from one destination to the next to marry their arrival up with their MIQ spot.
Flights to New Zealand are still… Video, Audio
Evening business for 22 November 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6283148887001 Video, Audio
Takapuna hospitality responds to date for new Covid protection
Auckland hospitality will remain shut for now, but finally has the certainty its been waiting for.
Cafes, restaurants and bars will be allowed to re-open basically from Friday 3 December.
Our… Video, Audio
All Blacks coach faces heat after losses to Ireland, France
Two losses on the trot is not something an All Blacks coach is used to. But that's the reality for Ian Foster, who is facing the heat after a disappointing northern tour.
A loss to South Africa last… Audio
Details of 'progressive' MIQ phase out in two weeks - Covid-19 Response Minister
All of New Zealand will move to the Covid-19 traffic light framework on December 3.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins talks through the details with Lisa Owen.
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Closure of Marsden Pt oil refinery confirmed
The final nail is in the coffin for New Zealand's only oil refinery.
Refining NZ today confirmed Marsden Point will close next year and instead move to an import only terminal.
That will end 60… Audio
Missing woman Cindy Li found in critical condition after 12 days
Police say a 70-year old Auckland woman missing for 12 days was found alone, inside an address, extremely dehydrated.
They don't believe foul play was involved in Cindy Li's disappearance, and say… 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
Australian cricketer Tim Paine quits amid sexting scandal
Australia's Test cricket captain Tim Paine has resigned in the last hour after it emerged he's been involved in a sexting scandal.
Paine was investigated for sending a former Cricket Tasmania… Audio
Ōhau locals' quick thinking saved lives in fire - investigators
Fire and Emergency says the quick thinking of residents and emergency services saved lives during last year's Lake Ōhau wildfire.
Investigators say the blaze - which destroyed 48 homes and buildings… Audio