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- Mike Hosking: What's the future of the vaccine mandate?So how is this vaccine mandate thing going to unfold?My experiences so far are varied. I had walking to the door, scanning the QR code, walking in getting my temperature taken, scanning my vax pass, and then putting on a surgical mask. I've also had...3 min
- Matt McLaughlin: Wellington's Panhead Bar owner says Covid forcing costs up will affect hospo pricesIt might cost a bit more for a wine or a beer in the traffic light system.Aucklanders were able to head back to bars and restaurants over the weekend in the red setting.The whole of the South Island is in Orange, along with Wellington and several...2 min
- Jamie Freeman: Hospitality New Zealand Auckland President says Auckland businesses are still missing out on a chunk of revenueAuckland businesses are still missing out on a chunk of revenue - they're open, but stuck on the red.The traffic light system has seen bars, cafes and restaurants open across the city for the first time in months.People are required to use their...5 min
- Nigel French: Co-director of the One Health Aotearoa infectious diseases research centre says it is too early to say whether Omicron will beThere's hope -- but still no conclusive evidence -- that the new Omicron variant is more mild than other strains of Covid-19.More cases are continuing to be recorded across Africa, Europe and North America -- including cases in 15 US states and a...4 min
- Sunday Panel: Anti-mandate protests, Luxon and WhamageddonAndrew Dickens and Brodie Kane joined Francesca Rudkin on the Sunday Panel.LISTEN ABOVE11 min
- Steve Newall: Editor of flicks.co.nz on whether moving Rhythm and Vines to Easter is a good moveRhythm and Vines organisers have announced they will be postponing the New Years event until the Easter weekend and Steve Newall, editor of flicks.co.nz joined Francesca Rudkin to discuss whether it is a good move or destined for disaster.LISTEN ABOVE7 min
- Francesca Rudkin: The vaccine pass system is a bit of a shamblesAfter one hundred and seven days in lockdown, Auckland finally moved into the traffic light system on Friday.Suddenly my life as an Uber driver kicked into high gear again, as my daughter was allowed back into her dance school – so nice not to have...5 min
- Jack Tame: The things I'll miss about lockdown107 days.Maybe it’s Stockholm Syndrome. Maybe I’ve found a few more freedoms but lost my mind. I dunno. I never thought I would say this, but there actually a few things I’m going to miss about lockdown life.I only considered it last weekend, on...4 min
- Peter Lewis: Japan retracts new flight bookings ban after criticismsJapan says it has retracted a ban on new incoming international flight bookings to defend against the new variant of the coronavirus only a day after the policy was announced, following criticisms that it was an overreaction.The transport ministry on...6 min
- Gavin Grey: Germany locks unvaccinated out of public life; mandate loomsUnvaccinated people across Germany will soon be excluded from nonessential stores, restaurants and sports and cultural venues, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced Thursday, and parliament will consider a general vaccine mandate as part of efforts to...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.