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- Phil Goff: Auckland Mayor says there is no way Government keeps hard border around region this summerAuckland's Mayor says there's no way the Government is keeping a hard border around the region this summer.The Government will make an announcement today about the plan for Covid borders.Our newsroom understands Aucklanders will be locked in by...4 min
- John Carran: Jarden's Economist on pent-up spenders in lead up to Christmas, next year to be challenging for businessesWith only five weeks left until Christmas, retailers and hospitality businesses are hoping for a spending spree before they call it a year.Jarden's Economist John Carran told Heather du Plessis-Allan he expects people to spend plenty this Christmas...5 min
- Joanna Pidgeon: Auckland Property lawyer on the shenanigans around sunset clausesMore and more property developers seem to be using sunset clauses to back out of contracts and sell new builds for a higher price to someone else.Sometimes home buyers get an opportunity to pay a new, higher price and sometimes they lose their...4 min
- Brad Olsen: Infometrics' Principal Economist Christmas shopping this year to be a big challengeIt's being suggested that Kiwis start thinking about their Christmas shopping a bit earlier than usual.That's because gifts might be a bit harder to find and more expensive this year.Infometrics' Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Heather du...4 min
- Carl Moon: Waikato Rugby Union CEO on NPC Rugby Championship going ahead in Hamilton following move to level 2The NPC Rugby Championship Final can be played in Hamilton this Saturday, thanks to the region's move to level two.The Waikato squad have had to spend six weeks away from home so it'll be a special homecoming for them against Tasman Mako.Waikato...3 min
- Krishna Botica: Restaurateur says Auckland restaurants and bars booking up already for next monthIt seems Aucklanders are eager to attend restaurants and bars again.Hospitality businesses in the region are already seeing an increase in bookings for private tables and entire venues next month.Restaurateur Krishna Botica told Heather du...5 min
- Mike Hosking: Is the vaccine worth risking your career for?The great mystery for me of the vaccine mandate is, just what is it about the vaccine that would lead you to voluntarily want to quit your job?I get it if you're 22, your job sucks, you're on minimum wage, you don’t really know what you want to do...2 min
- Dr Allan Moffitt: GP calls for greater role in clincal care for people self-isolating with Covid-19GPs are calling for a greater role in clinical care, for people self-isolating with Covid-19.Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell is seeking an urgent response from health officials, to concerns about people not getting the clinical...5 min
- Chris Bishop: Incompetent MIQ system led to $36 million billing errorNational says an incompetent MIQ system's led to $36 million worth of isolation invoices not being issued.Newstalk ZB can reveal close to 14-thousand 400 people never received their bill, due to incomplete or inaccurate MIQ data.The Government...3 min
- Francois Murphy: Reuters Correspondent says it's unclear how Austria will enforce Covid-19 lockdown for unvaccinatedIt's unclear how Austria will enforce its new lockdown for unvaccinated people.The European country has banned unvaccinated people from leaving their home for 10 days, except for limited reasons like attending work or buying food.But Reuters...3 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.