New Zealand

The clock is ticking on the live animal exports, with the government announcing a two-year phase out period.

It's scrapping the industry, it says, to uphold New Zealand's reputation for high… Video, Audio

Scientists are digging into a beach on the southern coast of the North Island, searching for clues about earthquakes and tsunamis.

The study, which has taken two years to get to this point, is part… Video, Audio

While some athletes revelled in the opportunity to mark the 100 day countdown to the Tokyo Olympic Games today, other athletes are still wracked with uncertainty ahead of the rescheduled Games which… Video, Audio

The US, South Africa and the European Union have pressed paused on the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine after reports of rare blood clotting.

Worldwatch's Perlina Lau has more. Audio

One million Covid-19 vaccinations by the end of June, and a centralised system to monitor how many doses have been administered - those are the government's latest vaccine promises.

Yet GPs say they… Audio

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Game on, the Pacific Islands are finally being welcomed into the Super Rugby competition after years fighting to be included.

Moana Pasifika, a combined Samoa and Tonga side, and Fijian Drua have… Video, Audio

The government is calling time on livestock exports by sea - saying New Zealand needs to protect its reputation and the welfare of animals.

The ban, which includes a two-year transition period, is… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister has told Parliament the Case B MIQ worker "lied" to his employer. As we've been reporting - Case B - who tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week, had his last recorded test… Audio

An MIQ security guard infected with Covid-19 at the Grand Millennium allegedly lied about having his regular compulsory tests for the virus.

By law, staff in isolation hotels have to be tested every… Video, Audio

Officials who opened a new justice facility in Auckland on Monday morning did so with a promise - that it will have made a significant difference, by this time next year.

The Māori-based service is… Audio

The union representing MIQ workers wants them to get more than thanks for keeping the country safe.

They would like a pay rise too. As you heard two security guards working at the Grand Millennium… Video, Audio

Health authorities are scrambling to work out how Covid-19 spread between workers at Auckland's Grand Millennium managed isolation hotel.

Last night, officials announced that a third worker at the… Audio

The largest Nurses' Union doesn't want non-clinical health workers to plug the shortage of Māori nurses and doctors involved in the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out.

Community health workers at Māori health… Audio

Early childhood service owners are wary of plans for a squad to investigate potential fraud and safety failures.

The Education Ministry is reinstating the Provider Assessment Group which ceased… Audio

A life-changing device that many type-1 diabetics cannot afford is being handed out as a weight management tool by a wellness retreat.

CGM devices monitor glucose levels for type-1 diabetics, but… Audio

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Health Minister Andrew Little has shot down calls for a swift overhaul of drug laws, saying any major change would first have to go to a referendum.

A host of health and social organisations have… Audio

An employment lawyer is predicting there will be legal action over Covid-19 vaccination requirements for frontline workers.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday if they don't get vaccinated… Video, Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says 86 percent of MIQ workers have received at least one vaccination dose so far.

That leaves about 540 people still outstanding.

Ardern says from the first of… Audio