I didn’t hear the 10am announcements. I was walking the dog. I knew it would be underwhelming. I wasn’t prepared for how underwhelming it was. 

This wasn’t a straw, it was more like a giant telephone pole that broke the nation’s back. 

Auckland won’t...

Radius Care founder and chairman Brien Cree joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels on why he's decided to go against Ministry of Health guidelines and allow visitors into rest homes for residents' mental health.

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Otago University epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker joined Simon Barnett and James Daniels to discuss the Government's press conference from this morning and the traffic light system.

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An enhanced business support package has been unveiled as the country transitions to the new Covid-19 protection framework. 

It was announced alongside that New Zealand will move to a new "traffic light" system when District Health Boards have 90 per...

Now, this morning's announcement from the Prime Minister.  

We had a bit of a debate yesterday afternoon about whether to take this live or not — the last thing we all want to listen to is a party political broadcast and a whole lot of flannel about...

Melbourne has erupted with cheers as the world's longest lockdown was officially lifted overnight.

Victoria's sixth coronavirus lockdown was finally lifted at 11.59pm on Thursday after 262 days of harsh Covid-19 measures since the pandemic hit.

The...

Calls for rapid antigen testing to be implemented in the aged care industry.  

The tests are commonly used overseas and can be done at home and deliver a result in as little as 15 minutes.  

Radius Residential Care will allow vaccinated and tested...

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.

Drip Feeding Covid Announcements.

2/10.

"What a shocking week this has been and what a crappy way to treat a population.

An...

Disappointment, but no surprise, for Waikato residents facing an extended lockdown. 

Parts of Waikato will stay at Alert Level Three for the next six days subject to a further review on Wednesday. 

It includes the Waitomo, Ōtorohanga, Waipa, Hamilton...

We got a strong sense yesterday of the reaction to school going back for seniors currently languishing in Level 3, and how it’s gone down with teachers.  

The PPTA, as we know, was furious - they didn’t mince their words. 

They said the government had...