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- Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter on New Zealand reopening to the worldThe Prime Minister has confirmed fully vaccinated Kiwis in Australia can travel home and self-isolate, rather than going into MIQ, from 11.59pm on February 27.Two weeks later, fully jabbed New Zealanders coming from other parts of the world will also...5 min
- Jonas Herby: Report co-author on research finding lockdowns had little effect on Covid-19 morality ratesThe theories from the Government as to why we were locked down and currently in the Red setting was to reduce the number of hospitalisations and deaths.There is some new research that suggests it may not have been effective.New research from the...5 min
- Kate Hawkesby: First World Problems.. we have to wait a year to get a new home poolLike a lot of people confined to NZ and unable to travel anywhere at the moment, we’re spending more time at home, and therefore spending more money on home.Collectively, this little country is spending phenomenal amounts of money on boats,...3 min
- Rachel Das: New Zealander in Australia says she's awaiting the border announcement with cautious optimismToday's major border announcement from the Government will be too little, too late for many.Newstalk ZB understands the Government will reopen the border to New Zealanders returning from Australia, on February 27th.New Zealanders from other...4 min
- David Coombes: Flight Centre Managing Director says Government need to fully open borders and remove isolation requirementsFlight Centre Managing Director David Coombes says the Government's border announcement will be good news for those wanting to get home.But he told Mike Hosking the Government needs to be looking at fully reopening the border, and removing isolation...3 min
- Dr Dion O'Neale: University of Auckland modeller on Government reducing wait time to receive Covid-19 vaccination boosterThe Government is reducing the wait time to get the Covid vaccination booster shot.From Friday, people will be able to get their shot three months after getting their second.Reducing the interval by one month means an extra one million people will...5 min
- Ann-Marie Johnson: Tourism Industry Aotearoa spokesperson says tourism recovery won't begin until all holidaymakers can come here, with no sThe tourism industry will be hoping for a clearer timeline on when New Zealand's border will fully reopen to everyone.Tourism Industry Aotearoa spokesperson Ann-Marie Johnson says it would be great for New Zealanders to be able to come back, and...4 min
- Dr Ian Town: At-risk groups should get boosted soonerThe Health Ministry's urging at-risk groups to take the chance to get Covid boosters sooner.The interval between the second Pfizer vaccine and third dose is now three months, from Friday – instead of four months.Evidence shows boosters reduce...4 min
- Business Panel on Wellington Mornings: Theatre CEO Jonty Hendry and Cafe Owner Mary MeachenMary Meachen, owner of Smith the Grocer, and Jonty Hendry Chief Executive of Bats Theatre talk about the impact of the Red Traffic light setting with Nick Mills. Meachen opened up about the trickle-down effects from a struggling sector.LISTEN ABOVE32 min
- John MacDonald: I'm appalled at the way the Charlotte Bellis situation has played outI haven’t had too much to say over the last few days about this Charlotte Bellis situation - but today I feel compelled to bring it up for discussion because I am appalled at the way it’s played out.In particular, I’m appalled by what I see as her...6 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.