Covid 19
Auckland vax event to boost Tamariki rates
Children from twenty seven Auckland schools will be be able to get vaccinated tomorrow.
The event at Manuwera Marae is one of six being run by the Northern Region Health Coordination Centre in a push… Audio
Pacific correspondent Susana Lei'ataua
Susana has an update on Covid in the Pacific. Kiribati records its second death amid more than 2000 active cases since the virus arrived a month ago, rising case numbers in New Caledonia and French… Audio
Omicron outbreak may empty Parliament's debating chamber
There could soon be as few as two MPs in Parliament's debating chamber as the Omicron outbreak grows.
Covid-19: Omicron could force Parliament's debating chamber down to two MPs
We could soon see as few as two MPs in Parliament's debating chamber as the Omicron outbreak grows.
Parliament is already running at half-capacity - with only 60 out of its 120 members allowed into… Audio
Covid-19: Construction sector wants isolation exemption
The construction sector says a new exemption scheme aimed at keeping critical supply chains running could fuel the rising cost of building.
The new scheme allows critical services to allow workers… Audio
Covid-19: Schools near Parliament tighen security
Schools near Parliament are having to tighten security to deal with protesters.
On Wednesday, a 17-year-old girl went to a local supermarket, and was egged - just for wearing a mask.
St Mary's… Audio
Covid-19: Anti-vaccination mandate protesters set up in Picton
Protestors are still on Parliament's front lawn, but they have some support outside the Capital.
Another protest has set up camp in at Picton's Nelson Square across the Cook Strait.
Marlborough… Audio
Covid-19: Dawn breaks on Parliament protest
Police are bracing for the arrival of more protesters on Parliament's grounds, as demonstrations enter their fourth day.
Wellington District Commander Superintendent Corrie Parnell says 150 police… Audio
Queenstown Central amongst least boosted suburbs as Omicron appears
Queenstown Central is one of the least boosted suburbs in the country, as the town deals with its first known Omicron cases.
Covid-19: Auckland power outages go ahead in red
Aucklanders are facing planned power outages over the coming weeks, but it could not come at a worse time for some. More than 3000 people in the city are isolating at home.
On top of that, thousands… Audio
Covid-19: Parliament protest update
In Wellington police and protesters will face off again today on Parliament grounds.
One hundred and twenty two people were arrested yesterday and charged with trespass with more arrests expected… Audio
Parliament protest: Police arrest 122 in efforts to control occupation
Tensions rose on Thursday as the protest against Covid-19 protection measures dragged on into its third day, with police hauling away dozens of protesters who refused to leave Parliament grounds. Video, Audio
AK restaurateur closes two of four businesses
Hospitality businesses around Auckland are struggling, as the looming surge in Omicron cases cause people to stay home. And now well-known Auckland restaurateur Krishna Botica has been forced to close… Audio
Update on protesters at Parliament - reporter Kirsty Frame
Anti-mandate protesters are still camped out near parliament after a day of police attempts to remove them. Joining Nathan Rarere from down at the Parliamentary precinct is our reporter Kirsty Frame.
…NZ to send more vaccines to Pacific to stem spread of Omicron
The New Zealand government is being urged to prioritise sending more vaccines to Pacific nations to stem the spread of Omicron. There are now 65 cases in Tonga and more than 2000 positive infections… Audio
Convoy protest doomed to fail - Minto
Veteran protestor John Minto says the Freedom Convoy lacks a strategy and an objective and is therefore bound to fail. We're in our third night of protestors camping out on the lawn at Parliament and… Audio
Grassroots or Global?
The Freedom Convoy is the latest in a string of international protest movements to land in Aotearoa. We chat to Dylan Reeve about how the internet facilitates this trend. Audio
'Critical service' RAT registration for businesses opens today
Businesses will be allowed to register as a "critical service" from today, allowing their workers to skip Covid-19 isolation requirements as long as they return daily negative rapid antigen tests. Audio
Napier's Art Deco Festival to go ahead, but scaled back
Despite the many event cancellations across the motu due to Omicron, Napier's Art Deco Festival is still going ahead next week, but it will be hugely scaled back.
Super Rugby Pacific opening round likely to be postponed
The opening round of Super Rugby Pacific may have to be postponed, with members of the Moana Pasifika squad bracing for positive Covid-19 tests.
Moana Pasifika's final pre-season match is likely to… Audio