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 01, 2022 Kirk Hope: Government deciding which workers are classed as critical
The government is yet to decide which workers are classed as critical and will be given access to rats, to get out of isolation early.
We understand the issue was discussed in cabinet today, but Grant Robertson said he doesn't know when a list of...
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3min
February 01, 2022 Sounds Air chief exec: We've proactively slimmed down our schedule
The big sick has begun.
Air New Zealand has had to cancel a flight between Wellington and Blenheim tomorrow because stand-down periods for close contacts mean they haven't got enough staff.
Air NZ hasn't confirmed how many flights have been...
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5min
February 01, 2022 Max Whitehead: Employers need to keep an eye on the future
Employers might be asking their staff not to travel ... to protect their business's health.
Workers are reporting bosses strongly discouraged them travelling out of their region – because of the threat of Omicron.
People are permitted to travel...
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6min
January 31, 2022 John MacDonald: Are we surrounded by control freaks?
Is it just me? Or are we surrounded by control freaks?
Don’t do this, don’t do that. You can’t do this, you can’t do that. That’s how it’s feeling to me with this ridiculous situation where some employers are telling their staff they can’t travel...
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5min
January 31, 2022 Chris Quin: Foodstuffs North Island CEO says they are planning to have up to 30 percent of staff unavailable
Supermarkets are continuing to make plans to deal with disruption, as the Omicron variant spreads.
Foodstuffs North Island says demand is relatively normal again, after a buying rush when the country moved into red last week.
It's holding about 29...
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6min
January 31, 2022 Alexandra Birt: Grounded Kiwis spokesperson hopes Charlotte Bellis' story will bring a government u-turn on returnees self-isolating
It's hoped Charlotte Bellis' story will bring a government u-turn on returnees self-isolating.
The pregnant journalist's story of trying to come home from Afghanistan has garnered international attention, and brought calls for border policy change....
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3min
January 31, 2022 Mai Chen: Lawyer says Employers can ask their staff not to travel under the Red Traffic Light setting but they can't set it in stone
Employers can ask their staff not to travel under the Red Traffic Light setting -- but they can't set it in stone.
Newstalk ZB has learned some employers are encouraging their staff to "lock down" and discouraging them from moving around the...
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3min
January 31, 2022 Kate Hawkesby: This Government is beyond embarrassing, it's tragic
I really wanted to start this year with some positives and talk about what an improved and developed plan we had with Covid given all our experience now, and all we’ve seen unfold from overseas.
But sadly, that’s not the case.
This whole thing has a...
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3min
January 31, 2022 Leeann Watson: Canterbury Employers' Chamber chief says Government needs to provide financial support for entertainment industry
Pressure is mounting on the Government to alleviate stress in the entertainment industry, under the red traffic light settings.
The country's biggest one-day music festival - Electric Avenue - is off due to Covid-19.
Canterbury Employers' Chamber...
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5min
January 31, 2022 Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers Association says employers are telling staff not to travel due to Red traffic light setting
Employees across the country say their workplaces are trying to ban them from inter-regional travel, due to the Red traffic light setting.
Of course, people can currently travel anywhere within New Zealand for any reason.
Brett O'Riley, from the...
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5min

FAQs about Covid Watch:

How many episodes does Covid Watch have?

The podcast currently has 1,615 episodes available.