Covid 19
MIQ boss details deadline for border worker vaccinations
About 50 of the country's border workers also appear to have refused the covid vaccine - as the deadline for all staff to be immunised nears.
As of midnight tonight, anyone working in MIQ facilities… Audio
Northlanders worry about Perth traveller
People in Northland are on edge after news a man travelled from a locked-down Perth to Auckland, via Sydney, and then drove up north. Audio
Australia suspends all flights from India until May 15
Australia's government says it will suspend all flights from India to Australia until the May 15.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement as India continues to deal with a record-breaking… Audio
Northlanders over 50 can now get Covid-19 vaccine
A big drop in the age limit for accessing the Covid-19 vaccine means anyone over 50 can now get their shot at Northland immunisation clinics.
The District Health Board announced the change through… Audio
Charter flight possible for cricketers heading to UK from India
New Zealand cricketers in India could miss out on the World Test Championship Final unless the UK government grants them an exemption to enter the country.
Even if that happens, a commercial flight… Video, Audio
Man who flew from Perth 'knew he should not be travelling to NZ' - Immigration boss
Despite Western Australia being in a three-day lockdown due to a community Covid-19 outbreak, it has been revealed a New Zealand citizen still managed to cross state lines to Sydney and fly from there… Video, Audio
More dialogue needed around India flight ban
Flights from India have been suspended for the past two weeks as part of a temporary ban, as the country experiences a devastating second wave of Covid-19 cases. Mohan Dutta talks to Karyn about what… Audio
Perth travel could resume shortly with Covid lockdown now over
The Government will today announce whether travel can resume between New Zealand and Perth, following a 72-hour lockdown in the Australian city. Perth went into a short lockdown on Friday after a… Audio
Dion Peat: marking ANZAC in South Korea
Wing commander Dion Peat is currently serving at the United Nations Command HQ - 60km south of Seoul, in the Republic of Korea. The main goal at the UN quarters is to maintain the Korean Armistice… Audio
Gerry Beckley: 'We now actually have a horse named No Name'
Founding member of the band America, Gerry Beckley, splits his time between Sydney and California — but due to Covid-19 has had to stay put for the time being, giving him the opportunity to focus on… Audio
Calling Home: Shannon Digby in Zons, Germany
Blenheim-born and Wellington-bred Shannon Digby is a mum of three who lives in Zons, a fairy-tale village on the edge of the Rhine river in the mid-West of Germany. Audio
Reporters finally have a nice day
On Monday, New Zealanders tuning into the news witnessed something rare: bulletins filled almost entirely with joy, relief, and even a bit of singing. Audio
Virologist Dr Chris Smith: Covid science news
Our regular commentator Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions. This week, the latest on India's… Audio
NZ, Aust commit to increase support for Covid-hit Pacific
Covid-19 response efforts in the Pacific were high on the agendas for discussions between the governments of New Zealand and Australia today. Audio
Chris Hipkins announces changes to border rules
The Government has just announced a further bolstering of the country's border, with passengers on high-risk flights to be kept in separate hotels from other arrivals. The Covid-19 Response Minister… Audio
Govt seeks consistency, cohesion in major health overhaul
Consistency and cohesion is what the government is promising in a massive shake up to the health system.
The 20 DHBs will be gone, and a new body - Health NZ - will be set up, along with a specific… Video, Audio
Is it too soon for the trans-Tasman travel bubble?
Australia's Health Minister Greg Hunt says the latest positive case here won't mean a change to trans-Tasman travel rules. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the latest community case of Covid-19 is a… Audio
Airport cleaner is NZ's latest community case
A new positive case of Covid-19 in the community - a person who cleans planes at Auckland Airport that arrive from red-zone countries. The employee - who was reported positive this afternoon - cleans… Audio
Sydney tourism operators thrilled to see NZ visitors again
Sydney tourism operators are over the moon to be welcoming back New Zealanders taking advantage of the quarantine-free travel arrangement.
Our tourism reporter Tess Brunton and videographer Simon… Video, Audio
Plane cleaner at Auckland Airport positive for Covid-19
A cleaner at Auckland Airport has tested positive for Covid-19.
The person tested positive during routine testing yesterday - and was announced this afternoon.
With the latest details, Checkpoint… Video, Audio
