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- Collin Tukuitonga: Maori and Pasifika may slip further behind with vaccine uptakeDisappointment there were no vaccination targets set for Maori and Pasifika in the new Covid-19 framework.Moving to the new traffic light system requires DHBs to hit a 90 per cent full-vaccination target.Auckland University Public Health Associate...5 min
- Brien Cree: Radius Care founder on why he's reopening rest homes to visitorsRadius 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.LISTEN ABOVE4 min
- Michael Baker: Epidemiologist on the Government's press conference and the traffic light systemOtago 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.LISTEN ABOVE15 min
- Michael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive reacts to Government's resurgence planAn 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...9 min
- Murray Olds: Melbourne, Victoria emerge from lockdown - all the rule changesMelbourne 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...8 min
- Kerre McIvor: I hope more retirement villages open up for residents' mental healthNow, 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...4 min
- Mark the Week: We are being played like fiddles and treated like childrenAt 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...3 min
- Simon Wallace: Aged Care Association Chief Executive opening homes to visitors despite rulesCalls 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...4 min
- Des Gorman: Auckland University Emeritus Professor of Medicine says the vaccinated should get more freedomsThe Government's being urged to set clear and realistic targets for its new Covid restrictions.Their set to announce a tiered framework of restrictions this morning, to replace the existing alert level system.It's likely to see us getting more...4 min
- Kate Hawkesby: I can see why some Auckland schools are saying ‘no thanks’ to going back to classWe 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...3 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.