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- Chris Smith: Virologist says Covid-19 vaccines will need to be regularly updated to keep upA warning that we're in a constant game of catch-up, with new variants of Covid-19.New Zealand has once again surpassed 10-thousand cases a day.The new BA.5 sub-variant is expected to cause a further surge, and the new BA.2.75 variant has been...7 min
- Prof. Rod Jackson: Epidemiologist says we need to do orange properly before looking at other restrictionsCovid-19 cases have been climbing, with experts warning we're in a new wave of the pandemic.Some experts say New Zealand should be considered.Auckland University Covid modeller David Welch says cases are likely to keep rising, putting extra pressure...8 min
- Derek Tait: Destiny Church pastor and Coalition Rights protest leader defends dropping of $50k finesCantabrians were furious yesterday with news that the Freedom and Rights Coalition group have had $50,000 worth of fines dropped by the Christchurch City Council. This followed their protests through streets of Christchurch and occupation of Cranmer...7 min
- Kate Hawkesby: I can't imagine the damage if we go back to red againWell for all those heading away next week for school holidays, could be great timing. It looks like we may end up in red light again at some point, if case numbers are anything to go by. The PM says she’s not looking at it yet, but is she looking at...3 min
- Melanie Webber: PPTA President says schools are modifying timetables to deal with staffing issues caused by CovidSchools are again dealing with staffing issues as Covid-19 cases increase.Auckland's Carmel College has gone back to online learning until the end of the week, citing staffing issue.Post Primary Teachers Association President Melanie Webber told...4 min
- THE RE-WRAP: Welcome Home, WarriorsTHE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Monday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) Less Worse Than Wests/Anyone Smell B.S.?/The Long Steer/Covid's Back, Baby!/Hosk's Virtual Cycle12 min
- Kate Hawkesby: I feel for our young people, no wonder they want to leave NZ“Politicians have sucked the life out of young New Zealanders” this according to a very good opinion piece in the Herald yesterday by University Macro Economics professor Robert McCulloch.He makes the point that even though students and staff...4 min
- Michael Baker: Epidemiologist on why people with the flu need to treat it the same as CovidA top epidemiologist is urging flu patients to manage their illness the same way as with Covid-19.Otago University's Michael Baker has raised concerns about the number of people going out and about with flu symptoms.He says we need to promote an...5 min
- Leigh Marsh: Corrections Deputy National Commissioner on dropping vaccine requirements for visitors and staffYou now no longer need to be vaccinated to visit someone in prison.Corrections has changed its vaccine rules for jails.It's also confirmed that most prison workers soon won't be forced to be vaccinated, but they will have to wait a bit longer for...5 min
- Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB Sport reporter on Will Jordan becoming the All Blacks' latest Covid casualtyAnother All Black is out with Covid.Will Jordan is the latest player to get hit with the virus, joining the three coaches and two players already out of the first test.Captain Sam Cane says he might miss the second test as well with the 7-day...5 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.