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- Greg Foran: Air New Zealand chief says trans-Tasman flights made up 15-20% of their business pre-CovidAir New Zealand's glad it will soon be able to welcome Australians and travellers from the rest of the world.Vaccinated Aussies can come here from April 13 while those in other countries with relevant visas, can visit from May 2.Air New Zealand...4 min
- Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Director-General of Health says the health system is under incredible pressureHospitals are under increasing pressure from the Omicron outbreak.Another 24 Covid deaths were confirmed yesterday, including 16 previously unreported deaths from the past three weeks.The high number of deaths is due to reporting changes at the...7 min
- Ann-Marie Johnson: Tourism Industry Aotearoa spokesperson on border reopening announcementFully-vaccinated tourists will be allowed into the country sooner than expected.Our newsroom understands travellers from Australia could be set to arrive - without the need for managed isolation - as early as next month.Visitors from other...7 min
- Professor Michael Baker: Epidemiologist shares his current views on Omicron in New ZealandJohn MacDonald spoke to Professor Michael Baker about his views on the current Omicron situation in New Zealand and how we should move forward with the border announcement today. They also discussed if the use of vaccine passes was still relevant, and...6 min
- Paul Anderson: NZ Ski chief executive says the industry is pleased with government announcement of Australian entry datesThe ski industry's overjoyed tourists will be able to return to this country sooner than expected.Newstalk ZB newsroom understands fully vaccinated Australians will be able to arrive from April 12, without self-isolating.Visitors from other...4 min
- Dr Mona Jeffreys: Victoria University epidemiologist says there are concerns long covid could become a widespread health issueThere are concerns around a surge in people struggling with long covid.The term is used to describe cases of people who have symptoms that continue, or develop, more than 12 weeks after getting the virus.An expert advisory group is being set...3 min
- Anna Brooks: Auckland University immunologist says new Long Covid advisory group needs to look into up to date research on treatmentIt's hoped a new Long Covid advisory group focuses on developing treatments not just rehab.Long covid is used to describe cases of people who have symptoms that continue or develop more than 12 weeks after getting the virus.An expert advisory...4 min
- David Gatward-Ferguson: Nomad Safaris owner says entry dates for Australians will help with that market, but not for long haulThe bringing forward of entry dates for tourists is expected to help with the Australian market but not for the long-haul one.It's understood fully vaccinated Australians will be able to arrive from April 12, without self-isolating.Visitors from...4 min
- Leon Stallard: Fruitgrowers Federation director is optimistic new border changes are a step in the right directionIt's hoped new border rules are a sign of change for the fruit growing industry.Workers holding holiday visas can now fly into the country without having to isolate if they’re fully vaccinated.Fruitgrowers Federation director Leon Stallard told...3 min
- David Trewavas: Taupo District Mayor hopes other councils will follow their lead with scrapping vaccine passesTaupo District Council is going against expert advice and scrapping vaccine passes.From this morning, people will no longer need proof of vaccination to get into council offices, public pools, museums or public toilets.Public health expert Michael...4 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.