Covid 19
Covid-19: Scientist says Soundsplash could be a superspreader event
An Auckland chemist says the SoundSplash music festival could become a Covid-19 super-spreader event.
Dr Joel Rindelaub told Morning Report while traditionally, outdoor transmission is 20 times less… Audio
Covid-19: Teens say half their friends infected
Teenagers who attended the Soundsplash Festival near Hamilton at the weekend say half their friends now have Covid-19.
Some say they have been told they have omicron and there are fears the event… Audio
'Sharing water, sharing vapes': Covid-19-positive teen fears virus spread at festival
A teenager who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the SoundSplash festival says with all the physical contact revellers had at the three-day festival, it seems inevitable that the virus…
Omicron risk turns off some domestic travellers from plans
Some in the tourism industry are taking another hit as the threat of a full-scale Omicron outbreak prompts people to cancel their holiday plans.
Covid-19: Tourism industry takes another hit
The tourism industry is taking another hit as the threat of a full-scale omicron outbreak prompts people to cancel their holiday plans.
Some travel and accommodation providers say cancellations have… Audio
Covid-19: Teens say friends picked up virus after festival
A number of teenagers who attended the Soundsplash Festival near Hamilton at the weekend say half their friends now have Covid-19.
Some say they have been told they have omicron and there are fears… Audio
'Game on' after National Party poll rise - Luxon
It's 'game on' according to National's leader Chris Luxon, with the party gaining ground in the first political poll of the year.
The One News Kantar Poll has National back in the 30s at 32 percent -… Audio
Covid-19: Virus found in Porirua wastewater
Covid-19 has been detected in wastewater in Porirua.
The news from the Ministry of Health that the virus was detected on Tuesday is prompting the city's mayor to call for residents to get tested if… Audio
Covid-19: Govt on track to make major light rail announcement
The government is on track to make a major announcement about Auckland's light rail system on Friday, which will cost between nine and 14.6 billion dollars.
Tāmaki Makaurau's city centre business… Audio
Stranded Kiwis and Aussies want to go home
Australians stuck in New Zealand and New Zealanders in Australia say they still have no idea when they will be able to return to their home countries.
The two groups say they are trapped between the… Audio
Kiribati capital in lockdown as Covid-19 case numbers climb
Kiribati capital in lockdown as Covid-19 case numbers climb. Audio
"Covid-19 will spread" teen who attended SoundSplash festival
A teenager who tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the Soundsplash festival says with all the physical contact revellers had at the 3-day festival, it seems inevitable that the virus spread… Audio
A scaled back Coast to Coast to take place for 40th anniversary
Under the Red Alert level setting many events have had to be postponed, cancelled or changed to accomodate new rules and restrictions, One of those is the world famous Coast to Coast. It's happening… Audio
'Really pissed off': Confusion, worry abounds in phase approach
A Rotorua community leader says people are starting to get "really pissed off" with changes to Covid-19 strategy "every couple of weeks".
Otago University back to planning Covid-19 response after Omicron outbreak
With only a month until the academic year begins, the University of Otago is still making plans for how it will operate in the midst of an Omicron outbreak.
No vaccine mandate for Marlborough District Council staff
Marlborough District Council has not finalised its staff Covid-19 vaccination policy, despite other council's across New Zealand introducing mandates for employees.
Champion rower Hamish Bond hangs up oars
One of our most successful Olympians - Hamish Bond - is hanging up his oars.
The rower became the first male New Zealander to win three successive Olympic gold medals.
His most recent gold was in… Audio
Employers, Manufacturers Association frustrated over govt rapid antigen test policy
A business advocacy group has had its order of rapid antigen tests effectively absorbed into government supplies.
Now the EMA has been forced to source RAT tests from elsewhere. Meanwhile it is… Video, Audio
Life more expensive as inflation hits 30-year high
It's official, life is becoming more expensive, with inflation hitting an almost three-decade high.
The annual inflation rate has rocketed to nearly six percent. It is being fuelled by the soaring… Audio
Whaka 100 cancelled days before race over Covid fears
The wheels have fallen off a cycle race planned for this weekend, due to red light restrictions.
It was all go for the two day Whaka 100 events in Rotorua this Saturday until organisers say… Video, Audio
