Covid 19
Deputy PM: Omicron phase two modified on science
Another day, another record number of Covid-19 cases to report. 1160 new community cases were logged yesterday and authorities seem certain we've not yet reached the peak of the Omicron outbreak… Audio
AK based National Youth Theatre on the brink
An Auckland-based theatre company says the Performing Arts industry is on the brink without access to a wage subsidy or resurgence payments. Every year the National Youth Theatre pays for 10,000… Audio
Picton protesters refuse to move despite council deadline
One of the protesters occupying a Picton park says they will not leave by 5pm today as requested by Marlborough District Council.
Growing calls for mannequins to reflect all sizes
Mannequins have decorated store windows for hundreds of years but in terms of size and shape they have stayed relatively the same.
Now there are renewed calls for them to better reflect the broad… Video, Audio
Government considering regulating property managers
The government wants to introduce new regulations that will shift the power imbalance between property managers, tenants and landlords.
New Zealand is one of the few countries in the OECD that… Audio
Elderly person waits nearly 24hrs in Palmerston North ED
A Palmerston North woman has been left dismayed, after waiting with her elderly relative for almost a full day in the city's hospital Emergency department, before they were moved to a ward.
The… Audio
Auckland businesses plead for support to deal with 'diabolical trade'
A group of central Auckland businesses are adding their voices to a growing chorus asking for more financial support for those hit hard by Covid-19. Audio
Protesters disturbing Wellingtonians' lives, councillor says
As yet another day passes with police seemingly unable to deliver on threats to tow the protestors' vehicles and free up the streets around Parliament, frustration is growing.
And images of the party… Video, Audio
Pasifika community bearing brunt of Omicron outbreak
Ministry of Health has revealed there's been a surge in the number of positive Covid-19 cases in Pacific communities.
Pasifika people now make up about half of the cases in the Omicron outbreak. And… Audio
Auckland Council bins rubbish tag scheme
Auckland council is looking at scrapping a rubbish bin tag scheme that was supposed to reduce weekly waste. Video, Audio
Picton protesters plan to stay as Parliament demonstration ongoing
Protesters in Picton are digging in and refusing to leave - passing the deadline they had agreed on to leave.
Some protesters who couldn't make it to Wellington set up camp just across the Cook… Video, Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 16 February
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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Covid-19: Auckland businesses call for more financial support
A group of Auckland business associations is writing to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, adding their voices to a growing chorus asking for more financial support for those hit hard by Covid-19, with… Video, Audio
Queenstown urges more govt help as isolation forces closures
Queenstown hospitality is calling out for government support during the Omicron surge as isolation requirements push more to the brink.
Restaurants are cutting back hours and closing their doors to… Audio
David Seymour defends meeting protesters, wants more dialogue
"Irresponsible" - in a word that is how the Prime Minister has summed up the ACT leader's decision to meet some of those involved in the protest.
David Seymour on the other hand says it is time for… Video, Audio
First day of Phase 2: Getting used to Covid-19
A new Covid-19 record today - as daily case numbers cross the 1000 mark for the first time.
At least 1,160 new cases have been recorded in the community - bringing the total cases to more than… Audio
Police say progress made in Parliament protest, blocked roads
Police say they've made progress speaking to the leaders of the protest on Parliament's front lawn.
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster this morning said towing would begin today.
But not a single… Video, Audio
Parliament protest: Still no sign of towing to remove blockade
There is still no sign of towing services to remove vehicles illegally parked or blocking the way near Parliament, where protesters are occupying the area for the ninth day.
Pasifika make up half of cases in NZ's Omicron outbreak
Pasifika people are making up about half of the cases in the current outbreak of the Omicron variant in New Zealand.
Covid-19 daily community case numbers surge to 1160
There are 1160 new community cases of Covid-19 being reported today.