Covid 19

More Cook Islanders stranded by New Zealand's delta outbreak are finally heading home. Audio

Two sex workers arrested in Blenheim have till 5pm tomorrow to get back to Auckland where they belong. Several other suggestions that sex workers have been breaching borders in lockdown have come to… Audio

The Australian state of Victoria has set a new record with almost 2,300 daily Covid-19 cases being announced today. There have also been 11 more deaths. But the state premier, Daniel Andrews, isn't… Audio

A large shipment of rapid antigen tests is on its way to New Zealand and will soon be dished out across critical sectors.

It follows a coalition of some of New Zealand's biggest names in business… Audio

Daily new Covid-19 case numbers are rising in Auckland. The Ministry of Health's worst case scenario could see a peak of 5300 Delta cases a week next year. And that is just in Auckland and the… Video, Audio

There's been a mixed reaction from residents in Thames after the district's mayor said she won't take the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.

Sandra Goudie says she's waiting instead for the Novavax vaccine… Audio

After more than two years without a match, the Black Ferns have jetted off to Europe this afternoon for some much needed game time ahead of next year's World Cup.'

But while they're leaving for now… Video, Audio

Some Auckland schools are battling virtual truancy and more than 50 percent of students dropping off the radar as they head back into online classes on Monday.

For hundreds of thousands of students… Video, Audio

Along with 71 new cases in Auckland today, there are four new locations of interest in the suburb of Manurewa.

As the Covid situation worsens, south Auckland schools are looking to boost vaccination… Video, Audio

"Sobering but not unexpected." That is how health officials are describing today's 71 new Covid-19 community cases.

But there is a warning those numbers will get worse. A big part of the problem is… Audio

Fewer cars on the roads, more EVs, mass rapid transport in the big cities and congestion charges... Today Climate Change Minister James Shaw revealed an extensive consultation document aimed at… Audio

An Auckland restaurateur is calling for special provisions to be made to the Sale of Liquor Act like they were for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, to accommodate more outdoor diners and give the CBD a… Video, Audio

People in parts of Waikato and King Country, along with Northland are reluctantly accepting the news alert level 3 will stay in place for another five days.

Authorities say there are too many… Audio

The government has conceded that the Delta outbreak in Auckland is not under control, even as work continues to stamp out the virus.

However, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins rules out a move… Audio

On Auckland's level three road map pubs with 50 people inside will be able to open before gyms with physical distancing measures.

On the next step on the level 3 alert system retail stores will be… Video, Audio

Kura Kaupapa and Kohanga Reo are urging all their staff to get vaccinated - and are still working on those who are hesitant within the sector.

School and early childhood staff who have contact with… Audio

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Auckland businesses are crying out for help to survive, nine weeks into lockdown.

While they are able to cash in the wage subsidy and the business support payments, they're also having to raid… Video, Audio

As Auckland heads into its ninth week of tight Covid restrictions some Auckland business owners are having to re-mortgage their homes, dig into retirement funds or simply ignore the bills stacking up… Video, Audio