Covid 19
'Slower and staggered recovery' for conference industry when borders open
The conference industry is looking for solutions and optimism as it wrestles with significant losses from the pandemic.
Medical Council to put to GP 'serious concerns' over fraudulent vaccine exemptions
The Medical Council says it has begun gathering information "with urgency" in regard to a Kaiapoi GP who has been filmed handing out fraudulent vaccine exemption certificates at her clinic. Audio
WHO warns against rich countries hoarding vaccines
The World Health Organisation warned wealthy countries against hoarding Covid-19 vaccines for booster shots as they try to fight off the new Omicron variant.
Staff shortages due to anti-vax employees havoc for Reefton
Businesses in the small West Coast town of Reefton are being devastated by staff shortages due to employees refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Around 79 per cent of people in the area have had one… Audio
ICU doctor says all patients admitted to ICU not vaccinated
An ICU doctor at Auckland Hospital says all Covid-19 patients who've been admitted to the ICU have NOT been vaccinated. As of yesterday there were 70 Covid-19 patients in hospital with 5 in the… Audio
Queensland couple charter plane to get rescue from Christchuch
Let's cross the Tasman now where a Queensland couple has taken desperate measures, chartering a plane to get their beloved rescue dog from Christchurch to the Gold Coast. Tash Corbin and her partner… Audio
Entering the 'red zone' - A look inside an Auckland Covid-19 ward
Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator Marika Khabazi head into the red zone and talk to those at the frontline about their challenges and hopes. Audio
Bloomfield advice on prioritising Māori over 50 for vaccination not taken by govt
The Crown defended its pandemic response for Māori before the Waitangi Tribunal on Thursday, arguing that equity has been a consideration at every step.
Expert calls for prioritisation in Covid-19 vaccine roll-out for children
Māori, Pasifika and lower socioeconomic communities like South Auckland should be prioritised in the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out for children, says an epidemiologist.
PM assures children's vaccine rollout is carefully considered
A third of caregivers are reluctant or unsure about vaccinating children aged five to 11 against Covid.
The government is currently looking at rolling out vaccines to the age group - given MedSafe… Audio
Northland holiday bookings dropping due to uncertainty
Holiday bookings are dropping like Autumn leaves from a tree according to some Bay of Islands businesses.
The region is currently in red on the traffic light system and people travelling their way… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Active case numbers inflated with recovered people
Thousands of people who have recovered from Covid-19 are still being counted as active cases because updating data is an "administrative burden" on public health units.
Health workers urge people get vaccinated to keep hospitals free
Health workers on the front line of Covid say vaccination is the biggest defence this summer, as they hope to keep hospitals from being overwhelmed.
Reporter Louise Ternouth and camera operator… Video, Audio
Investigations underway into antivax Kaiapoi doctor
A series of investigations are underway into a Kaiapoi GP who's been filmed handing out medical certificates and schooling patients in how to pass them off as official vaccine exemptions.
Newshub… Video, Audio
Govt to ban cigarette sales for future generations
In a world-first, the government plans to ban future generations of young New Zealanders from ever buying cigarettes in their lifetime.
It's one of a suite of measures hoped to drive down smoking… Audio
'Disappointed and upset': Ardern on GP giving out 'vaccine exemption'
The Prime Minister says it is disappointing and upsetting a GP is reportedly handing out certificates as vaccine exemptions as it puts others at risk. Audio
Covid-19: Rapid antigen testing to be free for some domestic travellers
The Ministry of Health has released more details on what free Covid-19 rapid antigen testing will mean for those crossing regional boundaries over summer.
Covid-19: 103 new community cases in the country today
There are 103 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, the Ministry of Health has reported.
Tairāwhiti DHB boss appeals for testing, assures support for anyone with Covid-19
The head of Hauora Tairāwhiti DHB is emphasising those who test positive for Covid-19 will be supported as concerns mount over wastewater samples detecting the virus. Audio
More advice needed before accelerating vaccine booster rollout - Hipkins
The government's Covid-19 technical advisory group is considering whether to shorten the time between the second and third dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Audio
