Covid 19
Plans for more legal action over Māori data: 'How many times do we have to go to court'
The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency says it plans to take further legal action against the Ministry of Health to get it to release data on Māori children who are now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Hipkins defends night-time announcement online on MIQ hold
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins fronted to media after a decision yesterday to delay the next MIQ release due to an increase in Omicron cases at the border.
Covid-19: NSW, Victoria bring forward booster, Queensland to open international border
New South Wales has recorded another 32 deaths from Covid-19, Victoria reports 20,769 new cases and Queensland opens its international border while reporting 19,932 cases.
Covid-19 update: 24 new community cases, 56 in MIQ
There are 24 new community cases of Covid-19, including one case of the Omicron variant which was announced yesterday but added to today's count.
Cabinet ministers to assess Covid-19 traffic light settings today
As well as the regional traffic light restrictions, ministers are likely to also discuss the traffic light system's broader parameters, the planned border reopening, and testing requirements. Audio
Business costs increase amid pandemic and rising inflation
Businesses are putting off investment decisions, as uncertainty about the pandemic sours economic expectations.
The latest Institute of Economic Research Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows a… Audio
Australia records deadliest day of pandemic
Australia has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic.
77 people around the country have died with Covid-19, with nearly half of those deaths from New South Wales.
While overall COVID cases… Audio
Unions preparing for staff shortages due to Omicron
The transport and freight industry says it may need to be more flexible with prioritising products, if a Covid-19 outbreak hits supply chains.
Supermarkets are already stockpiling and industries are… Audio
Industries prepare for Omicron outbreak
There may be less beer and fewer deals on high priced items like televisions, if a Covid-19 outbreak hits supply chains.
Supermarkets are already stockpiling and industries are planning for Omicron… Audio
Overseas NZers disappointed MIQ room release cancelled
Thursday's MIQ room release has been postponed - just two days from when it was scheduled.
The head of MIQ Chris Bunny released a statement last night, saying the decision was made due to the… Audio
Māori health experts worried NZ not ready for Omicron
The Ministry of Health has admitted the traffic light system may need to be strengthened in the face of an Omicron Covid-19 outbreak.
The Government's due to share its plans for how it will deal… Audio
Govt reviewing covid settings at first Cabinet meeting of 2021
Cabinet ministers meet this afternoon to review the traffic light settings across the country, and decide whether Northland should drop from red to orange.
This meeting - Cabinet's first of the year… Audio
Over 1000 eligible MIQ workers yet to get Covid-19 vaccine booster dose
All eligible MIQ workers must have had a booster by the end of January. As of Monday, 63 percent of the 3472 active MIQ staff had received a booster.
Government postpones next MIQ lottery due to spike of Omicron cases at border
In a statement published on the MIQ website on Tuesday evening, head of MIQ Chris Bunny said the next room release - scheduled for 20 January - had been postponed.
Whanganui takes on new saliva testing approach as Omicron threat looms
Whanganui iwi Tūpoho is opening the region's first Covid-19 saliva testing clinic tomorrow, as part of a community approach it hopes will be picked up around the country.
More Omicron in Auckland possible after MIQ worker's contact tests positive
The new infection was reported after 75 isolating close contacts already tested negative - and it comes with people surging to vaccination sites to make the most of paediatric and booster doses.
Australia records highest daily number of Covid-19 deaths
Australia has sustained its deadliest day of the pandemic with 74 Covid-19 deaths recorded in the latest reporting period.
Covid-19: 14 new community cases and contact of Omicron-infected MIQ worker tests positive
A household contact of the Omicron-infected MIQ worker in Auckland has today tested positive for Covid-19.
Calls for targeted support for Northland: 'Some people will go broke'
Northlanders are calling for specific regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed after a quiet peak summer season.
Summer business down in Northland under red light settings
After a relatively quiet summer, Northlanders are calling for regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed.
The region remains under the red traffic light, and some don't… Audio
