Vaccinations
Concerns Manukau mass vaccination did not reach at-risk communities
There are concerns New Zealand's first mass vaccination event did not reach at-risk communities.
More than 15,000 people were jabbed over three days, in what's being lauded a success.
But a South… Audio
More than 200 companies keen to host Covid-19 vaccinations
More than 200 businesses have put their hands up to offer Covid-19 shots at the office.
As the rollout ramps up, the Ministry of Health asked workplaces to apply to join in - but set strict criteria.
…Covid-19: No MIQ rule changes in 2021
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins is backing away from any suggestion there could be changes to MIQ requirements by the end of the year.
At his weekly press conference updating progress on the… Video, Audio
Eastern Bay of Plenty Covid-19 vaccinators welcome hundreds
Eastern Bay of Plenty Covid-19 vaccinators are welcoming hundreds of people through the doors each week.
So far, more than 15,000 jabs have been administered in the region - about 21 percent of the… Audio
MIT readies for mass Covid-19 vaccination event
A south Auckland tertiary institute is the focus of the government's first mass Covid-19 vaccination event.
Starting on July 30, the Vodafone events centre in will be ground zero for an immunisation… Video, Audio
Pasifika community praised for succesful vaccination drive
Pasifika communities in the Wellington region are being praised for hosting another successful Covid-19 vaccination drive over the weekend. Audio
Expert calls for shorter isolation in facilities dedicated to vaccinated arrivals
Fully vaccinated returnees could isolate in hotels exclusively for people who've had the jab for way less than 14 days, immunisation expert Professor Peter McIntyre says.
He is a Professor at the… Video, Audio
Covid-19 infections, deaths continue to rise in Fiji
Four more people have died as Fiji recorded 312 new Covid-19 cases in the latest daily update given by health authorities.
Fiji's Health Ministry said the four deaths were two women and two men, all… Audio
Wellington dodges a bullet - another day with no Covid-19
It appears the capital has dodged a bullet - another day with no community Covid-19 cases means a return to alert level 1 from midnight.
Wellington, Wairarapa and the Kāpiti Coast shifted to level… Audio
Covid-19: There's no time for complacency, Fijians warned
Fijians are being warned to take Covid-19 more seriously, or many more deaths will occur.
Health authorities are blaming a spike in cases on people not following Covid-19 rules.
There are more than… Audio
Ardern signals travellers to NZ will likely need Covid-19 vaccination
No vaccine, no visit. The Prime Minister has given the strongest indication yet that unvaccinated travellers may not be able to enter Aotearoa.
At a press conference with Dr Ashley Bloomfield… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Sene Naoupu in Dublin
Wellington-born, Oamaru-raised Ireland rugby international Sene Naoupu is one of the most prolific and remarkable figures in the oval ball world. She's Calling Home from Dublin this morning. Audio
Govt must specify acceptable Covid-19 vaccinations for visitors when borders open - Fyfe
The Ministry of Health is warning the team of five million to prepare for a new norm even when most of the population is fully vaccinated and the borders start reopening to more low risk countries.
… Video, Audio
NZ accused of over-buying Covid-19 vaccines in WHO report
New Zealand has been accused of selfishly overbuying Covid-19 vaccines in a WHO-commissioned report.
It also called out the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and the EU for securing enough vaccine to cover… Audio
NZ may miss 2021 target for Covid-19 vaccination, doctors warn
The Royal New Zealand College of GPs medical director Dr Bryan Betty is warning Aotearoa may miss its end of year target for 90 percent Covid-19 vaccination.
There have been difficulties for some… Video, Audio
Maritime Union discusses vaccine hesitancy at NZ ports
Some port workers around New Zealand in "high risk" roles handling international goods are refusing the Covid-19 vaccine.
Health bosses in Tairawhiti have expressed concern it makes communities… Video, Audio
MIQ boss details deadline for border worker vaccinations
About 50 of the country's border workers also appear to have refused the covid vaccine - as the deadline for all staff to be immunised nears.
As of midnight tonight, anyone working in MIQ facilities… Audio
Thor's world-first adventure remains on hold in Hong Kong
Danish native Torbjørn 'Thor' Pedersen is on a mission to visit every nation in the world in a single journey, without taking a single flight. We last spoke to him in September 2020, and over six… Audio
Olympians, Black Caps eligible for Covid-19 vaccine priority
Olympians and the Black Caps have been given the green light to apply for Covid-19 vaccinations from next week, so they can head away for their events.
The government has confirmed strict criteria… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Chris Wikaira and Brigitte Morten
Our Sunday panelists discuss the Covid-19 situation in New Zealand, whether domestic travel is the backbone of our travel industry, and whether we should be funding an America's Cup that is not held… Audio