Covid 19
NZ nurses overworked and exhausted - report
A major independent report has found nurses are overworked and exhausted because of consistent understaffing and that patients are not always getting full care.
Covid-19: NZ Post boosts staffing in preparation for sustained outbreak
The postal service says 800 extra staff will ensure critical deliveries can continue as the Omicron outbreak grows.
Covid-19 update: 1573 new community cases
The Ministry of Health is reporting 1573 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today.
Covid-19: Michael Baker on rising community cases
Professor Michael Baker talks to Jesse about the rapid rise in cases and why people shouldn't be alarmed. Audio
Pasifika health providers facing Omicron surge
Pasifika health providers are dealing with a surge of Covid-19 numbers, while trying to help families through the changed contact tracing process.
Pasifika people now make up around half of the cases… Audio
'This is not okay': Fed up nurse defaces anti-vax billboard
A Whangārei nurse is so annoyed by anti-vaccination billboards in Northland, she wore a disguise and spraypainted over misinformation. Audio
Experts split over eligibility age for super
A recommendation from the OECD to raise the age New Zealanders can get the pension has been ruled out by the government, but the National Party's not so sure, saying they will raise the age to 67 in… Audio
Covid-19: Union says businesses would keep mandates
A union representing workers across a range of sectors says even if vaccine mandates ended many businesses would keep them going.
First Union represents about 30,000 workers in retail, finance… Audio
Covid-19: Picton protest update
In Picton, hundreds of protesters remain occupying a public park, after failing to keep to an agreement with council to move on by yesterday last night. The mayor says the matter is now with police… Audio
More automated decision making at the border
Computers are taking over some of the human decision-making at Immigration New Zealand, prompting concerns about the expanding role of automation.
Immigration New Zealand insists algorithms and… Audio
Covid-19: Tents spread out at Parliament
Tents have spread somewhat on the 10th day of the protest occupation in Wellington central.
Corin Dann got an update. Audio
Covid-19: Iwi leader not happy with protest on Parliament grounds
Some among Wellington iwi want the occupation at Parliament grounds to end now, saying the protesters' behaviour is not right.
More cars and tents have appeared in the area around Parliament… Audio
Covid-19: Tow truck spokesperson on moving blockade
A towing company owner says it would take two dozen trucks working unimpeded for a day or so to clear the more than 400 vehicles blockading streets around Parliament.
Police confirmed yesterday they… Audio
Covid-19: Marlborough Mayor on Picton protesters staying put
Protesters occupying a park refused to move on Wednesday as requested by Marlborough District Council.
The group, who are protesting against Covid-19 vaccine mandates, have been staying at Nelson… Audio
Covid-19: Picton protesters refusing to move
An anti-mandate protester in Picton says the group will not be moving their camp from a public park until the government listens to their requests.
But the Marlborough District Council says… Audio
Covid-19: Christchurch protest tough for locals
A protest in central Christchurch that began in December is growing.
Christchurch City Councillor Jake McLellan of the central city ward, says there are now more than 50 people camped on the… Audio
Covid-19: Fed-up nurse defaced anti-vaccination sign
A Whangarei nurse is so fed-up with anti-vaccination billboards in Northland, she donned a disguise earlier this month and spray painted over misinformation.
The nurse, who RNZ has agreed not to… Audio
Covid-19: Wellington businesses on convoy protest
Businesses in central Wellington are still facing disruption due to the convoy protest.
Wellington Chamber of Commerce chief executive Simon Arcus spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Covid-19: Seymour starts own negotiations with protesters
The police ultimatum to protesters blocking streets around Parliament appears to have evaporated with not a single illegally parked vehicle being towed away.
Yesterday the Commissioner told Morning… Audio
Covid-19: Principals want access to RATs
Principals are fuming that schools won't have ready access to rapid antigen tests to keep their doors open during the Omicron outbreak.
They're urgently asking to be included in the government's… Audio