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- John MacDonald: The vaccine pass has done its thing, time to move onIt was really interesting listening this morning to the lawyer who has written to the Prime Minister asking her to scrap the vaccine passes by today. And, if she doesn’t, he’s going to go to the High Court to try and make it happen. Matthew Hague is...5 min
- Kerre McIvor: You might say Omicron won't effect you, but it soon willAs Omicron bites and more people are being forced to isolate for extended periods of time, the staff shortages in this country across just about every sector have become critical.The aged care sector is an example - a broad coalition of residents,...6 min
- Mark the Week: It achieved nothing, the mandates are still hereAt the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all.The Global Reaction to Ukraine: 8/10"In a fractured, disparate world this has been a week of real revelation, comradery,...3 min
- David Carter: Former Speaker highly critical of how Trevor Mallard handled Parliament protestParliament Grounds remain closed, following this week's dramatic end to the three-week occupation.A number of reviews are now set to be carried out, including a review of Parliament's security arrangements and response.Former Speaker David Carter...3 min
- Matthew Hague: Lawyer warns time is ticking for the Government to end vaccine certificatesA lawyer warns time is ticking for the Government to end vaccine certificates.It comes after the High Court ruling a week ago, that the Police and Defence Force vaccine mandates were unlawful.After winning the case, lawyer Matthew Hague wrote to...4 min
- Mary-Liz Tuck: Auckland Airport's Corporate Services General Manager expects to welcome about 900 Kiwis home tomorrowAuckland Airport is gearing up for a busy weekend - and this time it's the international terminal that should see a bit more action.New Zealanders from anywhere across the globe will be able to return home without having to go into MIQ from...4 min
- Katherine Swan: Randstad NZ's country director on the company allowing employees four weeks work from anywhere in the worldThere has been some discussion this week about the Brain Drain, and how with the world opening up for Kiwis again, we could lose a lot of workers overseas.Employers are having to think of ways to make sure they don't lose their workers going on...4 min
- Student Association President: Ralph Zambrano says students need more supportStudents say Victoria University is failing those of them isolating and who have Covid.Thirty percent of hall of residence students have Covid.Student Association President Ralph Zambrano told Andrew Dickens it’s a dire situation and students...6 min
- Grant Robertson: Wellington Central MP discusses talk of a wall around ParliamentSpeaker of the House Trevor Mallard believes a wall around Parliament may be needed after the anti-mandate protest turned into a violent yesterday as police cleared the grounds.Deputy Prime Minister and local MP Grant Robert is not sold and says we...7 min
- John MacDonald: The Christchurch occupation needs to be shut down tooYesterday it was Wellington. Today, it has to be Cranmer Square, in Christchurch.Because just as the police were mopping things up outside Parliament last night, we had the spokesperson for the anti-mandate occupation at Cranmer Square saying some...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.