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- Paul Goldsmith: National Party Justice Spokesperson says IPCA investigation into Parliament protest is focused on police behaviour and handlThe National Party wants more investigation into the 23-day protest at Parliament.The Independent Police Conduct Authority announced last week there will be an investigation, but the Government has no plans to do one of its own.National Party...4 min
- Dr Bryan Betty: Royal College of GPs Medical Director says new Covid-19 antiviral drug can only be used in certain circumstancesA new Covid-19 antiviral drug won't be a silver bullet.Paxlovid, an oral drug, will be available from next week.It's taken twice a day for five days, which stops the virus from replicating.College of General Practitioners Dr Bryan Betty told Andrew...5 min
- Irene King: Aviation commentator says Air NZ doesn't have much option but to offer recapitalisation packageAir New Zealand's $2.2 billion recapitalisation package is being seen as the only way forward.It plans to use it to repay the Crown loan.The Government will participate in the raise to retain its majority 51 per cent shareholding.Aviation...3 min
- Liza Viz: CEO of Beyond Recruitment says businesses will have to navigate guidance on vaccine mandatesWith most vaccine mandates being scrapped for workers soon, the Government have given some guidance for how private businesses should navigate the changes.It says businesses should undertake their own risk assessment as to whether they should keep...3 min
- Grant Robertson: Finance Minister says he's confident people will see Air NZ as a good investmentThe Government says it won't be left carrying the can when it comes to Air New Zealand.Our national airline is doing a capital raise of $2.2 billion.It's asking existing shareholders to buy $1.2 billion worth of extra shares, including the...3 min
- Dame Therese Walsh: Air New Zealand chair announces $2.2 billion recapitalisation planAir New Zealand has announced a major plan to recapitalise - after two years of economic turbulence.The $2.2 billion package will enable the airline to repay its existing Crown loan and position the company for recovery post-pandemic.The vast...5 min
- Riki Kinnaird: Duke of Marlborough owner says they are still waiting to hear from government on $49 million tourism fundNorthland are crying out for some tourism help that they say should be extended by the Government beyond the South Island.Earlier this month, the mayor, Northland Inc. and tourism industry leader Riki Kinnaird met with Stuart Nash and Kelvin Davis,...5 min
- Jarrod Kerr: Kiwibank Chief Economist on forecast net migration of 20,000 more leaving New Zealand than moving here this yearThe brain drain appears to be well and truly underway.A revised Kiwibank forecast suggests the number of people leaving the country will outnumber the number of people moving here by 20,000 this year.The net emigration is expected to match levels...3 min
- Politics Monday: The America's Cup and Māori co-governanceNick Mills quizzes Labour's Kieran McAnulty and National's Nicola Willis on the America's Cup, Covid-19, Māori co-governance and even shoes.LISTEN ABOVE31 min
- Kate Hawkesby: I hope people feel confident to go to sports games againSo tonight, the big Moana Pasifika game, just hours before the restrictions lift that could’ve seen bigger crowds attend. Seems crazy that they just miss out by a short timeframe, midnight Friday, when they surely could have let a bigger crowd gather...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.