Covid 19
Student unions back mandatory vaccinations for those on campus
Two of our largest tertiary institutions have made vaccination mandatory for all their students, staff and visitors after Otago University joined the the University of Auckland in finalising its… Audio
Covid-19: Tai Tokerau Border Control on border checkpoint plans
Tai Tokerau Border Control says it will work hard to keep traffic moving at two Northland checkpoints this summer.
Regional coordinator Rueben Taipari and his teams will join police at checkpoints on… Audio
District health boards prepare for Covid-19 cases with mini-MIQs
Just two motel units have been set aside in Queenstown for people who might need help to isolate with Covid despite tens of thousands of Aucklanders about to hit town, mayor Jim Boult says.
Older Kiwis excluded from digital Covid updates
The reliance on technology for Covid Vaccine passes is highlighting the digital deficit among our seniors. Community manager, Sarah Wright is seeing people who don't even have an email address and she… Audio
Have Aucklanders forgotten road rules since lockdown?
During 107 days of Covid lockdown Aucklanders lives were dominated by rules: stay home, mask up, keep your distance.
So it may come as no surprise that now the traffic light system has the city… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Hut in Fiordland National Park identified as a high-risk exposure site
A potential positive Covid-19 case stayed at a Department of Conservation hut in Fiordland National Park overnight on Saturday in a party of five.
No thought for Māori needs in vaccine rollout, Waitangi Tribunal hears
Bureaucratic hurdles, slow responses and sidelining of Māori experts have been detailed before the Waitangi Tribunal today.
Today was the second day of an urgent hearing into the how the pandemic… Audio
Mayor opposed to vaccine mandates may have to work from home
The days could be numbered for the Thames-Coromandel District mayor Sandra Goudie chairing meetings in person.
Youth unit whānau devastated by quarantine proposal
Families of young men who spent time in the Hawke's Bay Regional Prison Youth Unit are devastated it could be adapted for quarantine.
The Department of Corrections is considering using the youth… Audio
Dunedin charity's Christmas lunch cancelled due to Covid
A Dunedin charity lunch that normally feeds hundreds of people on Christmas Day is off, because of Covid complications including navigating whether guests are vaccinated or not.
The Act of Kindness… Audio
Whānau Ora visit low vaccinated areas after winning data in court battle
Armed with data on the unvaccinated, the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency and Waiperera Trust are visiting some of Auckland's least vaccinated areas.
Today, Checkpoint was there as they walked the… Video, Audio
Vaccine mandate may keep Coromandel mayor out of office
The days could be numbered for the Thames Coromandel District mayor chairing meetings in person.
The council is considering a vaccine mandate for staff and elected members in order to work on-site… Video, Audio
Northland Covid border checkpoints set for Uretiti, Maungaturoto
The gateway to Northland will be guarded by two checkpoints this summer, to keep Covid out and welcome vaccinated visitors in.
Police will be stopping cars south of Whangārei on State Highway 1 near… Audio
Man facing several charges after Dunedin bar incident remanded in custody
A Dunedin man who allegedly threatened people with a knife after he failed to produce a Covid-19 vaccine pass in a central city bar, has been remanded in custody.
Police to set up two checkpoints at Auckland-Northland border
Police say they will set up two checkpoints in Northland with local iwi to check for vaccination or proof of a negative Covid-19 test.
NSW Omicron infections grow, 'mystery' cluster traced to Nigeria
Health authorities in NSW have traced the source of mystery Omicron cluster in Sydney to Nigeria, as six new cases of the virus variant were recorded in the 24 hours to 8pm (local time) yesterday.
Covid-19 update: 98 new community cases in NZ today
There are 74 new cases in Auckland today, 10 in Waikato, eight in Bay of Plenty, one in Taranaki and five in Nelson Marlborough.
Tamihere concerned over data release delay after latest High Court victory
Whānau Ora chief executive John Tamihere says "faceless unelected bureaucrats" have been proven wrong again following its latest High Court victory of Māori vaccination data. Audio
Man arrested after threatening bar staff with knife over not having vaccine pass
A Dunedin man has been charged with threatening bar staff with a knife after he didn't have a Covid-19 vaccine pass.
'I had to lock the door' - Newmarket shop owners fearful of further protests
A Newmarket retailer says she will be closing her doors on Saturdays from now on after anti-vaccine mandate protesters caused havoc over the weekend. Audio
