Covid Watch

By Newstalk ZB

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

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How many episodes does Covid Watch have?

The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.

Covid Watch episodes:

February 08, 2022 Kate Hawkesby: People aren't testing because we have Covid fatigue
As our Omicron daily case numbers started to trend down instead of the much promised up, I wondered if my theory last week is in fact more than just a theory.
People aren’t testing. They’re not scanning in, they’ve turned off their Bluetooth on the...
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4min
February 08, 2022 David Kelly: Registered Master Builders' Association chief executive says sky high construction costs are taking a toll on builders' mental
Sky high construction costs are taking a toll on builders' mental health.
CoreLogic Cordell Construction Cost Index for the last quarter of 2021 shows a 6.2 percent increase.
And there's a warning that figure could hit double digits.
It comes as...
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4min
February 08, 2022 Andrew Little: Health Minister says the Government won't put a date on when Covid restrictions might end
The Health Minister won't put a date on when Covid restrictions might end and quarantine-free international travel might resume.
All of New Zealand remains at the Red Level of the traffic light setting.
The Government is moving to reopen the border...
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5min
February 08, 2022 Colin Tukuitonga: Auckland University public health expert says there could be some vaccine fatigue as flu season approaches
There is concern vaccine fatigue could be setting in.
The campaign for people to get their Covid-19 booster is ongoing, and now there's a push for them to get their seasonal flu jab, ahead of the country's border opening.
Auckland University public...
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4min
February 08, 2022 Kelvin Davidson: CoreLogic chief economist says construction costs are likely to continue to rise
Construction costs are continuing to skyrocket and there are no signs of slowing down.
The CoreLogic Cordell Construction Cost Index for the last quarter of 2021 shows a 6.2 percent increase.
That's the highest in four years.
But experts are...
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4min
February 08, 2022 Paul Bloxham: The Australian border is reopening
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that international tourists can enter the country from from Febraury 21st.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.
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6min
February 08, 2022 Dion O'Neale: Not many people are showing symptoms, therefore not getting tested
An expert is downplaying fears our low testing rates mean we're missing Omicron infections.
Only about 13-thousand tests were administered on Sunday, a big fall from a daily test tally of around 20-thousand last week.
Auckland University modeller...
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3min
February 08, 2022 Lynda Keene: Australian borders are opening
The reopening of Australia's border has come as unwelcome news for our tourism sector.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced double vaccinated international travellers will be welcome in the country from February 21st.
Under our own...
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5min
February 08, 2022 Winston Peters' opinion on how the government has dealt with Covid-19
We track down the NZ First leader who's, unsurprisingly, not keen to talk about polls, Chris Luxon or Jacinda Ardern.
He is, however, not short of an opinion when it comes to where the government's gone wrong around Covid.
Winston Peters joined...
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7min
February 07, 2022 Jack Crossland: Reporter as convoy protesters arrive in the Capital
A noisy convoy of cars, trucks and motorbikes has arrived at Parliament, causing major backlogs on the main roads into Wellington.
They're protesting against the Government's ongoing Covid rules and restrictions.
Newstalk ZB reporter Jack Crossland...
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4min

FAQs about Covid Watch:

How many episodes does Covid Watch have?

The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.