MIQ
MBIE acted 'unreasonably' with MIQ allocations - Ombudsman
MBIE may be forced to apologise to individuals over flaws in the MIQ allocation system after an investigation found it acted unreasonably.
The Chief Ombudsman launched the review after gettting 270… Video, Audio
MIQ hotel contracts cost nearly $800m over 18 months, data reveals
Hotels earned an average of $1.3 million a month from being MIQ facilities, according to the data released under the Official Information Act. Audio
MIQ in Rotorua was 'unfair' - Lakes DHB member
In its last meeting before dissolution, a Lakes District Health Board member has taken a final swing at the government over MIQ, saying it was "imposed" on the city.
MIQ transport cost near $10m after facilities 'no longer justified'
Figures obtained under the official information act show the government spent $9.1 million sending international returnees to MIQ facilities around the country between December last year and February…
Sir Ian Taylor welcomes judgement on MIQ lottery system
The government has come out defending its MIQ programme, despite losing a High Court challenge launched by the Grounded Kiwis group, representing New Zealanders stranded overseas and unable to come… Video, Audio
Grounded Kiwis wins High Court challenge over MIQ
'Not demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society'. Grounded Kiwis has won its High Court challenge against the Minister of Health after claiming the MIQ lottery system failed New… Video, Audio
MIQ assessment adds 'insult to injury' for women forced to give birth abroad
Women forced to give birth overseas late last year, without any family support, say it is abhorrent health officials thought MIQ wasn't justified at that time.
Pregnant NZers stuck overseas react to revealed MIQ memo
Women forced to give birth overseas because they couldn't get an MIQ spot late last year, say its abhorrent to learn that at that time, health officials thought MIQ wasn't justified.
It follows an… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money. Among other issues, they discuss the situation in Ukraine, National moving ahead of Labour in the polls, and the rising price of… Audio
Tourism sector welcomes border opening but questions remain
Tourism operators are pleased to see self isolation for travellers kicked to the curb, but say they still need answers about the border.
By the end of the week, self isolation will be a thing of the… Audio
Sudima Hotels refurbishes to welcome guests as MIQ ends
Sudima Hotels chief operating officer Les Morgan told Checkpoint says all their hotels will go back to operating normally as accommodation when the contract with the government ends.
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Grounded Kiwis respond to second day of MIQ case in court
The 'foundational right' of New Zealanders to return home, versus the 'proportionate' response to the risks the country faced.
The two key arguments that have been debated in the High Court in… Video, Audio
Govt defends MIQ as 'proportionate to risks NZ faced' in court
'Proportionate to the risks the country faced'. The defence the government put up today over a legal challenge of its MIQ system, and the limitations it put on offshore New Zealanders.
The Grounded… Audio
Covid Response Minister on new traveller self isolation scheme
Under new government rules some returnees can get a temporary pass out of self isolation to visit a terminally ill relative, go to court or get medical attention.
And sports teams or performers who… Video, Audio
Legal challenge over MIQ "complex and tricky": Law Professor
The legal challenge to the government's MIQ system enters its second and final day today. The case is brought by the Grounded Kiwis group which is arguing people have been stranded overseas for far… Audio
Grounded Kiwis' MIQ case against govt reaches High Court
The 'foundational right' of New Zealanders to return to their country is at the core of a legal battle being fought over the MIQ system.
The case, being taken by the group Grounded Kiwis against the… Video, Audio
Unpaid MIQ bill tops $38m - call to charge interest to recoup costs
The bill for unpaid stays in MIQ has ballooned to more than $38 million, six months after debt collectors began chasing returnees who have yet to pay.
Nearly 6000 bills are more than 90 days overdue… Audio
MIQ staff fear for job security as regime to be scaled back
With managed isolation set to be scaled back over the coming months, staff who've been running the facilities for the past two years fear their wages could be about to drop too.
There are currently… Audio
Experts fear Omicron may peak as immunity wanes
Experts fear New Zealand's strength in keeping Omicron at bay could soon be our weakness - with the virus' peak pushed out to when our immunity is waning.
Today there were 209 new community cases of… Audio
Airports urge self-isolation be scrapped when travellers return
Auckland Airport general manager Scott Tasker has told Checkpoint the international flight movements at Auckland in 2021 were about the same as what they were 35 years ago.
"So we've got a long way… Video, Audio