Covid 19
Entering Omicron Phase 2 - what you need to know
To keep up with our Covid response, we've had to get our heads around Levels, and Traffic Lights, and now Phases. The move to Phase 2 tonight is only a few hours away. Self-isolation times will be… Audio
Grounded Kiwis respond to second day of MIQ case in court
The 'foundational right' of New Zealanders to return home, versus the 'proportionate' response to the risks the country faced.
The two key arguments that have been debated in the High Court in… Video, Audio
Sadowski-Synnot stoked, proud with second medal at Olympics
Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has made history once again becoming our first athlete to win multiple medals at a Winter Olympics.
She secured silver in the big air competition this afternoon… Video, Audio
Gloriavale escapees among unvaccinated denied driving tests
Recent Glorivale escapees are among the many New Zealanders banned from practical driving tests because they haven't been vaccinated.
It comes as the government continues to face pressure on classing… Audio
Isolating staff, dwindling customers a 'disaster' for city outlets
Managing isolating staff will be a big hurdle for businesses as the country enters Phase 2 of the Covid response.
but their bigger worry is the dwindling foot traffic - with some outlets already… Video, Audio
RATs and lanyards keep top cheese company rolling in Phase 2
Whitestone Cheese is relying on RATs to keep it going under phase 2 of the Omicron response.
Whitestone Cheese has sourced the rapid antigen tests itself and is waiting to be confirmed as a critical… Video, Audio
Evening business for 15 February 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6297548206001 Video, Audio
Govt defends MIQ as 'proportionate to risks NZ faced' in court
'Proportionate to the risks the country faced'. The defence the government put up today over a legal challenge of its MIQ system, and the limitations it put on offshore New Zealanders.
The Grounded… Audio
Parliament protest 'no longer tenable' - Police Commissioner
'No longer tenable'. The country's top cop has renewed calls for protesters to move their vehicles off the roads blocking central Wellington streets, to bring to an end the major disruption.
They've… Video, Audio
Covid Response Minister on new traveller self isolation scheme
Under new government rules some returnees can get a temporary pass out of self isolation to visit a terminally ill relative, go to court or get medical attention.
And sports teams or performers who… Video, Audio
Sadowski-Synnott's parents praise 'nerves of steel'
The parents of Kiwi snowboarder Zoi Sadowski Synott's have praised their daughter's 'nerves of steel' after she won a second medal of the 2022 Winter Olympics - this time a silver in the big air… Video, Audio
Covid-19: 163 schools and early childhood centres have cases
More than 160 schools, kura, and early childhood centres are managing identified Covid-19 cases in students or staff.
Increase in non-symptomatic people seeking tests
With lengthy queues again reported at Covid-19 testing centres in Auckland, up to 70 percent of those queuing do not have symptoms, health authorities say.
Picton charity shop closes amid anti-vaccine mandate protest
A charity shop in Picton has closed due to the spread of Omicron and the increasing presence of anti-vaccination mandate protesters, who are not wearing masks, in the small town.
Booster shot deadline communication 'appalling' - Disability Support Network
The Disability Support Network says the Ministry of Health's failure to notify the sector of a booster deadline extension could have resulted in staff being unnecessarily suspended or dismissed today.
Covid-19: Daily community case numbers drop to 744 from Monday's record high
There are 744 new community cases of Covid-19 being reported in New Zealand today.
Buying time: The good and bad of New Zealand's Omicron plan
Analysis - New Zealand's approach to Covid-19 can be boiled down to buy time - and it's worked. But now it's time to change tactics, writes Tim Watkin.
Peace and conflict on Parliament's lawn
Protesters at parliament are heading into their second week of occupation.
At the end of last week, Police arrested some of the group, but this didn't permanently clear the area - nor did ticketing… Audio
Phase 2 with Omicron active in the community.
From midnight, the motu once again dives into a new Covid-19 setting.
And despite nearly 5,000 active cases, under Phase 2 of the Omicron response, schools and businesses remain open.
In phase two… Audio
'This is crazy': Shortfall in booster numbers worries top Covid-19 adviser
The one million New Zealanders who are so far delaying getting their booster shots are the biggest concern of top Covid-19 adviser Sir David Skegg. Audio
