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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.... more
FAQs about Covid Watch:How many episodes does Covid Watch have?The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.
April 13, 2022Fran Scholey: Central Pulse Chief Executive says there may be a bit of fear from some people when returning to live sporting eventsThis morning's move to Orange means an end to gathering limits for major indoor events like netball games. Central Pulse Chief Executive Fran Scholey told Mike Hosking while demand for tickets is high, some fans will still be a bit hesitant. “We’ll......more4minPlay
April 13, 2022Jin Russell: Developmental paediatrician strongly recommends masks are still worn in schoolsConcerns have been raised about masks not needing to be worn at schools. Now in Orange, masks are still compulsory at retail stores, public transport and planes or when visiting a public or healthcare facility. But they're dropped for hospitality......more4minPlay
April 13, 2022Covid 19 Omicron: Orange day dawns after curve flattened and return to office looms for manyNew Zealand is entering its first day in the new, more relaxed orange traffic light setting of the pandemic response. The orange mode abolishes capacity limits and seating rules at restaurants and other venues, but face masks must still be used on......more7minPlay
April 13, 2022Greg Foran: Air NZ CEO says shift to Orange level is a step in the right directionA big change in the wind for Air New Zealand. A move to Orange has meant from today domestic travellers will no longer have to be vaccinated or show a negative test to be able to fly. From May, the same rules will apply to international travellers.......more4minPlay
April 13, 2022Kate Hawkesby: For once, kudos to the GovernmentHallelujah, praise the Lord, kudos to the Government today for coming to their senses, for ignoring the howls from the epidemiologists, and for finally putting us all where we need to be – into an orange light. I’m thrilled for the tourists......more4minPlay
April 13, 2022Greg Harford: The whole situation we're in with masks is increasingly absurdBye bye red light, the country is moving on and from midnight tonight we'll be in orange. This means yes to a boogie on the dance floor and no more mask requirements at schools or at hospitality venues. But Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins had......more6minPlay
April 12, 2022Rene de Monchy: Tourism New Zealand chief on marketing efforts to draw Australians to our shores being ramped upMarketing efforts to draw Australians to our shores are being ramped up. Fully vaccinated Aussies can now come here without needing to isolate, with the first flight touching down from Melbourne just after midnight. Tourism New Zealand chief......more4minPlay
April 12, 2022Kate Hawkesby: Aussies can come in now, let's hope a few actually show upAs of this morning, Australians are welcome back to our shores. The long-awaited welcome mat gets laid out as the border creaks open. It’s going to be interesting over the next few weeks in terms of how many take up the opportunity – will they come......more4minPlay
April 12, 2022Sir Ian Taylor: Businessman on new emails showing the Health Ministry asked Rapid Antigen Test suppliers to prioritise its orders over thoseNew emails show the Health Ministry asked Rapid Antigen Test suppliers to prioritise its orders over those of private businesses. On January 22, staff flagged concerns they only had information on five percent of their January and February orders -......more4minPlay
April 12, 2022Stuart Nash: Tourism Minisyer on traffic light setting decision day as thousands of Aussie travellers fly inNew Zealand's border has reopened to Australian citizens and permanent residents with thousands flying into the country today as New Zealanders await the Government's traffic light setting announcement later today. There were 11,063 new Covid-19......more3minPlay
FAQs about Covid Watch:How many episodes does Covid Watch have?The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.