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- John Carter: Far North mayor hopes lockdown will speed up vaccination ratesHopes for a silver lining in Northland's third lockdown in as many months.The top of the Far North has moved to Alert Level Three at least until Monday after two Covid cases were found in Taipa in Doubtless Bay, with no known link to the wider Delta...4 min
- Winston Peters: New Zealand First Leader slams Government's lockdown tacticsWinston Peters is slamming the Government's decision to move Northland's Far North back into Alert Level Three.That part of the region will move into the restrictions from midnight until at least Monday.The move comes as two Taipa cases remain...6 min
- Paul Spoonley: Massey University Sociology Professor says anti-vaxxers lashing out because they feel corneredSigns the vaccination debate is getting even more polarising.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was forced to abandon an outdoor press conference in Northland after being heckled by protestors.Massey University Sociology Professor Paul Spoonley told...5 min
- Heather du Plessis-Allan: 1pm presser cutbacks a good thingToday was the first Tuesday in weeks that we’ve had no 1pm press conference and the first day of the PM no longer fronting them anymore.Obviously, at least, part of the reason she’s pulling out of these media conferences is because the media is...3 min
- Kate Hawkesby: Latest decision from Govt on Auckland/Waikato is purely politicalAs Auckland enters week 12 of lockdown, there must be a small sigh of relief for businesses.I mean another whole week, but at least a date is set to open.Which is just as well, because had they not given businesses a green light to open, I...3 min
- Nigel Burton: College Council chairman says there are concerns for New Zealand's international student marketThere are concerns for New Zealand's international student market.The Auckland International College is shutting as the pandemic response causes uncertainty.Both domestic and international students attend - but the roll has halved to 136 as...3 min
- Mike Hosking: The real Royal Commission into Covid will be in September 2023National wants a Royal Commission into Covid.Well, more specifically, the Government’s lack of preparedness for Delta.Britian has had a review of the process. In a nutshell they started slow, finished well, the early days were a disaster but...3 min
- Dallas Pendergrast: Frustration from retailers and restaurants at the latest extension of Auckland's lockdown restrictions.Frustration from retailers and restaurants at the latest extension of Auckland's lockdown restrictions.Waikato will move to Step Two of Alert Level Three at midnight tonight -- meaning shops can open, but bars, restaurants and hairdressers cannot. ...4 min
- Dr Kang Lee: Developmental psychologist on the effects of masking young childrenThere seems to be bit of a grey area when it comes to whether we should make young children wear masks.While parents and officials want to protect kids against Covid, they also don't want to get in the way of a child's development.Each country is...4 min
- David Seymour: Act leader says it's not too late for the Prime Minister to visit AucklandParliament's Speaker is reconsidering his rule for MPs travelling to Wellington from a level three area.Any returning MP or Parliamentary staffer must do five days of isolation, and get a negative test.Jacinda Ardern says it's the main reason...4 min
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Covid Watch is the home of the latest Covid-19 news from New Zealand and around the world, with the conversations Newstalk ZB is having with all the newsmakers and experts to keep you informed.