Lisa Owen
AOG churches work together for dedicated Covid-19 testing
A dedicated testing centre for the largest sub-cluster of this outbreak opened today.
More than 100 cases trace back to the Samoan Assembly of God Church in Māngere.
The new testing station ensures… Video, Audio
Teenagers, principals welcome NCEA exams delay
There's been relief for teenagers and principals with news the government has agreed to delay the start of NCEA and scholarship exams by two weeks.
The Ministry has told schools that due to the… Audio
'Mandarin mousse and pavlova' - Sophie Pascoe's nan ready to celebrate Tokyo medals
Legendary paralympian Sophie Pascoe has eased her way into medal contention in Tokyo, after placing second in the 100 metre SB8 breaststroke heat.
Pascoe is chasing her 10th gold medal, as she… Video, Audio
Treasured birth centre in Hutt Valley closes after lack of fund
A treasured birthing centre in the Hutt Valley will be mothballed next month, due to a lack of funding.
Thousands signed a petition calling on the DHB to take over the running of the centre, which… Audio
Pregnant NZ woman declined MIQ emergency spot six times
A pregnant New Zealand woman with a medical condition that could put her and her unborn child at risk is stranded in the United States and uninsured, after being declined an emergency MIQ spot six… Video, Audio
Evening business for Thursday 26 August 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6269551653001 Video, Audio
Whānau mourning loss of loved ones struggle with lockdown
Families mourning the loss of their loved ones are grappling with tighter restrictions on funerals and tangihanga, which prevent them from being present at any stage of the funeral process.
Among… Audio
Essential workers, Covid-19 expert in growing calls for saliva testing
Essential workers and a top Covid-19 expert are among a growing group calling for rapid Covid-19 tests to help New Zealand get ahead of Delta.
The highly contagious variant has meant thousands of… Audio
Air NZ's best July ever for domestic flights in 2021 - Foran
Air New Zealand has hit some turbulence with a $289 million loss for the year ended June.
It has used $350 million of the government's $1.5 billion loan facility. The airline also recently had a crew… Video, Audio
Warning over legal action of mandatory vaccination in employment contracts
An employment lawyer is warning of legal stand offs between companies and employees who refuse to be vaccinated for Covid-19.
Employers cannot legally require their staff to get vaccinated but there… Audio
Covid-19: Day 9 of lockdown - all the latest details
Aotearoa's Covid-19 Delta cluster has had another jump today - 68 new cases, bringing the total to 277.
263 are in Auckland and 14 are in Wellington. The two new Wellington cases are household… Audio
NSW Covid-19 outbreak putting major strain on hospitals
The New South Wales outbreak is putting serious strain on hospitals in the state as it recorded nearly 1000 cases in a single day.
Health authorities are continue to push vaccinations as the pathway… Audio
Wairarapa libraries wiping debt, scrapping library fines
No more throwing the book at those who don't bring back a book on time, for library users in the Wairarapa.
Wairarapa Councils are looking to get rid of overdue library fines and wipe existing debts.
…NZ Afghans urge support for those evacuated from Kabul
Afghan people living in this country are calling for extensive support for people being evacuated out of Kabul once they arrive in New Zealand.
Time is running out as the Taliban are insisting all… Audio
Northland police checkpoints 'too little too late' - Harawira
Northland iwi say a police decision to create fixed checkpoints at the entrances to the region more than a week after the country moved to alert level 4 lockdown is too little too late.
They also say… Audio
Paekakariki beach may go without lifeguards this summer
There's a risk there will be no surf lifeguards at Paekakariki beach, on the Kāpiti Coast, this summer.
Paekakariki Surf Lifeguards' clubhouse has been closed due to structural concerns.
It's the… Video, Audio
Conflicting advice for whitebaiters causing confusion
In some regions the level 4 lockdown has coincided with the start of the whitebaiting season, with small crowds out on the banks of the Rangitaiki and Whakatāne Rivers.
But advice on whether… Video, Audio
'Flip-flop' in lockdown rules hurting business, retailers say
Businesses say a 'flip flop' change in rules for what they can sell at level 4 is leaving them hurting.
Many are still offering online orders, contactless drop offs or serving with social distancing… Audio
Auckland's second drive-in Covid-19 vaccination centre opens
Auckland's second drive-in vaccination centre is finally up and running, with the aim to vaccinate 1500 people a day during lockdown.
Health officials claim the centre was planned pre-lockdown, but a… Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 25 August 2021
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6269395694001 Video, Audio
