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Covid-19: traffic lights could be adjusted for Omicron - Dr Bloomfield
The Director-General of Health says some parts of the covid traffic light system could need to be strengthened or adjusted if there's an Omicron outbreak in the community.
The government's due to… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Panellists Simon Pound and Alexia Russell discuss new home loan rules and food wastage. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Simon Pound (Part 1)
Panellists Alexia Russell and Simon Pound discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout for tamariki, the cost of swimming lessons, and Novack Djokovic's bid to stay in Australia. Audio
The Pre Panel for 17 January 2022
Panellists Alexia Russell and Simon Pound share what they have been thinking.Novelist Catherine Robertson joins us to talk about the rise of independent bookstores - thanks in part to Gen Z! Audio
Sea beasties causing blistered bums and itchy limbs
Warmer sea temperatures and a changing climate could be what's causing more ocean-borne bites, stings and rashes.
Swimmers across the North Island have been sharing their itchy experiences on social… Audio
ACC urged to review work-related terminal cancer assessments
An experienced ACC lawyer is urging the corporation to urgently review the way it assesses claims for people with work-related terminal cancer.
The call from Auckland lawyer Philip Schmidt comes… Audio
Vaccination deadline expires for FENZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is yet to confirm if it has met the deadline to get all workers fully vaccinated by Friday last week.
Figures provided to RNZ on Friday show almost 95 percent of paid… Audio
Northland boat owners furious no tsunami warnings
Some Northland boat owners are furious there were no tsunami siren warnings or texts before large waves smashed into the Tūtūkākā marina, sinking a number of boats on Saturday evening.
But there are… Audio
Murupara anti-vax GP blasts 'smear campaign'
An anti-Covid-vaccination GP has lashed out at a trainee doctor who raised concerns about misinformation in patient notes.
Last week, RNZ revealed Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins had… Audio
Covid-19: NZ dangerously close to Omicron outbreak
Public health experts say the country's teetering dangerously close to an Omicron outbreak, with the variant detected in an Auckland MIQ worker.
The new community Omicron case, confirmed over the… Audio
New Zealand's bottled water not always better than tap
Pure, clean and boutique - those are all words used to describe bottled water sold in New Zealand.
It's usually perceived as free of contaminants compared to tap water - but University of Otago… Audio
Family holding hospital responsible for man's death
The family of a man who died days after suffering injuries when he fell or jumped out a Palmerston North Hospital window are holding the hospital responsible for his death.
They say it was negligent… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 7 January 2022
Our top stories this morning... Labs worry they won't be able to keep up with Covid testing if Omicron takes hold in the community - we'll speak to the Director of Public Health, Caroline McElnay US… Audio
Coromandel boat incident leaves three people injured
Three people - including two children - are in a critical condition after a serious boat accident on the Coromandel Peninsula.
The incident occurred at Tairua bar near the coastal town of Pauanui.
… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 6 January 2022
Top stories from Morning Report on RNZ Natioanl for January 6 2022 The average house price across the country is now one million dollars, with house prices growing at a record rate in 2021. Emergency… Audio
Waikeria Prison riot a perfect storm waiting to happen
A riot at Waikeria Prison in King Country just over a year ago was a perfect storm waiting to happen - according to a clinical psychologist who has worked in prisons.
The incident started with a… Audio
Holiday road toll one of the worst in a decade
The holiday period has closed with a road toll of 17 -- making this Christmas/New Year break one of New Zealand's deadliest in a decade.
The final count this time last year was 11.
The latest… Audio
Not enough focus on river safety - Water Safety NZ
There have been 25 water-related deaths across New Zealand since the start of summer.
The chief executive of Water Safety New Zealand, Daniel Gerrard told Morning Report this shows there needs to be… Audio
Water-related death toll at 25 since start of summer
Three people died in separate water-related incidents across the North Island on Tuesday, including a child who drowned in Northland's Kai Iwi Lakes.
Another person died after getting into difficulty… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 5 January 2022
Our top stories for Wednesday 5th January 2022 Three water-related deaths yesterday take the number of preventable drownings this summer to 25 - with two months still to go A decision is expected soon… Audio