Essential Workers
Business leaders, doctors call for shortened isolation periods
There are growing calls from business representatives and doctors for isolation periods to shorten.
One organisation says companies are already having to close due to the 10 day period household… Audio
Poll: 70% of Kiwis continue to support national lockdowns
The results were overwhelming when Research New Zealand asked Kiwis about what we should be doing to manage Covid-19, with nearly three-quarters of people (70%) saying they support lockdowns to… Audio
Rule-breaking fires up debate on fairness and privilege
As the lockdown in Auckland lengthened, the exposure of one couple’s rule-breaking prompted a predictably intense pile-on. Ironically, that actually helped to keep their names out of the headlines -… Audio
Rule-breaking fires up debate on fairness and privilege
As the lockdown in Auckland lengthened, the exposure of one couple’s rule-breaking prompted a predictably intense pile-on. Ironically, that actually helped to keep their names out of the headlines -…
AudioGood food from the goodness of a chef's heart
A Manawatu chef is serving restaurant quality meals to front line workers and people in need in the community - all out of his own pocket. Grant Kitchen, who runs the kitchen at the Apiti Tavern… Audio
Covid-19: Thousands of essential workers still unvaccinated
Despite the country being in Alert Level 4 lockdown, there are thousands of essential workers around the country, still at work.
Calls have been growing louder for those in public-facing roles to get… Audio
Covid-19 vaccine rollout criticised by taxi drivers
The governments Covid-19 vaccine roll out plan is facing criticism from taxi drivers who say they should be a priority to get their jab.
Just over one million people have had their first dose of the… Audio
Aigagalefili Fepulea'i-Tapua'i: Speaking up for South Auckland students
Aigagalefili Fepulea'i-Tapua'i has become a powerful voice for South Auckland students. The 17-year-old Aorere College head girl has spoken to the impact of Covid-19 on her fellow year 13 students -… Audio
Phil Keoghan redefines toughness with new television series
Phil Keoghan grew up in awe of the strength and discipline of his own family members - a lineage that included farmers, gold miners, builders and coal minders. His new series, Tough as Nails is in… Video, Audio
Essential workers deserve to keep spotlight once lockdown is gone
They’re getting nationwide applause. Thankful words from politicians. But will our media's focus stay on our essential workers once the lockdown is over? Video
Essential workers deserve to keep spotlight once lockdown is gone
They’re getting nationwide applause. Thankful words from politicians. But will our media's focus stay on our essential workers once the lockdown is over?
Video, Audio3MM: Tommy Kapai Wilson on trading in mana, not money
Three Minutes Max, Kiwis with short opinions. Here's Tommy Kapai Wilson from Tauranga's Te Tuinga Whanau Trust on the meeting of a bat and a cat in a Wuhan wet market, and how we must now trade in… Audio