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A public health expert thinks officials have dismissed the need for tighter internal border controls and may fail to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Christchurch as a result.

Two unvaccinated people… Audio

Christchurch residents are upset and angry the virus is back in their city after nearly a year of being free of it. Two positive cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in the suburb of Bishopdale yesterday.

Residents in the Christchurch suburb of Bishopdale where the Covid-19 infected couple live, are upset and angry the virus is back after nearly a year of being free of it.

Business was brisk at a… Audio

Baby kiwis that hatched in Taupo and Rotorua are settling into their new lives on Rotoroa Island, after being granted travel exemptions to cross the South Auckland boundary.

Newborns Will, Nena… Audio

Pacific travellers could be coming to New Zealand quarantine free from next month; There is anger in Tonga at the appointment of an acting Lord Chief Justice; And Oxfam Pacific urges New Zealand and… Audio

Pacific travellers could be coming to New Zealand quarantine free from next month. Audio

Fully vaccinated New Zealanders stuck overseas will not be able to return and isolate at home until at least the end of March next year. Until then Kiwis will have to continue trying their luck in the… Audio

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on identity and ambition. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Analysis: Anti-vaxxers have been in the news a lot recently, and all the coverage is putting the media in danger of becoming a vector for misleading or false messages. Audio

Parliament is considering a major health reform. We outline the symptoms, diagnoses and the treatment plans proposed by the different parties. Audio

There's no logic to today's tweaks to MIQ according to ACT leader David Seymour.

The government shortened managed isolation stays from 14 to to seven days in a government-run facility, followed by… Video, Audio

The government is looking at making vaccination a requirement to cross regional boundaries for all but some travel.

Two unvaccinated people in Christchurch have test positive for Covid-19 - one was… Audio

Australian author and educator John Marsden joins Nine to Noon again to talk about why he thinks kids need to take more risks. It's a philosophy he's had throughout his career as an educator and… Audio

The government is expected to announce changes to the MIQ system today ... after yesterday's scheduled announcement was called off. Ministers met yesterday to go through details of the changes, but -… Audio

Patsy questions often get roundly ignored. Today we’re doing the opposite and diving deeper. Video, Audio

All over the world COVID has created an epidemic of tribalism and virtue signaling says Dr Vinay Prasad, an Associate Professor in the Epidemiology department at the University of California in San… Audio

Stranded overseas expats could be just weeks away from securing a ticket home for Christmas.

The Government is poised to announce a shake-up to MIQ that's expected to free up more capacity for… Audio

The Northern Mariana Islands is not letting a global pandemic affect their preparations for hosting the Pacific Mini Games in 2022. Audio

Comedian and social media superstar Joe Daymond talks about being overseas, being a professional comedian and being "The One". Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio

Coming out is just the beginning. Now it's time to look at some of the practicalities and some of the first, early stages of transitioning. Joe speaks with Ary Jansen from Rainbow Youth and youth… Audio

A lot of people think being an MP is a cushy job with a great salary. But along with debate comes an increasing number of death threats, some of them very real.  Audio

On Tuesday the House debated a new plan to enable denser housing. Most MPs were chuffed and chummy on the idea, others saw light between their houses. Audio

A group of New Zealanders stuck overseas have proposed a self isolation system for returnees, which would see more people get home and reduce cost for the government.

The Grounded Kiwis plan would… Video, Audio

The South Island's streak of no Covid-19 community cases ended over the weekend, prompting discussions about how to reduce further spread.

The unvaccinated person flew from Rotorua to Blenheim late… Audio

There was no update today for Auckland pupils - and parents - about when children in younger year levels will go back to school. But some Auckland students have returned to the classroom for the first… Video, Audio

It is the final days of campaigns for the Virginia governor's race. It is seen as one of the few test cases this year of how the two parties are faring with voters. The race is very tight right now… Audio

The All Blacks' thumping of the United States in their one-off test in Washington came as no surprise to American fans.

It's the first time the two sides have faced off since 2016, but history… Audio

A Covid-19 modeller is asking the government to consider requiring people travelling into the South Island to first provide a negative Covid-19 test.

The top of the South Island's had a Labour… Audio

Across Auckland this morning, almost 60,000 students are heading back through the school gates to classrooms for the first time in ten weeks.

Students from years 11, 12 and 13 are allowed back -… Audio

Across Auckland this morning, senior students are packing their school bags and putting on their uniforms to return to classrooms, after 10 weeks of learning from home.

Years 11, 12 and 13 can return… Audio