An update on whether more Russian and Ukranian fishers, who are isolating in Christchurch, have covid 19 is expected within the hour.
Eleven of the 237 fishing crew here to work on boats have already tested positive, with The Ministry of Health warning there are possibly 14 more people in the group with the virus
RNZ's Health correspondent, Rowan Quinn, spoke with Māni Dunlop.

Ministry won't stop exemptions for fishers despite Covid cases

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The Police Association warns officers will not be able to confiscate gang patches in real time, under a proposed law change. The Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill is in front of a justice select committee as part of the coalition's crackdown on crime. It includes banning gang patches in all public places, giving police special powers to break up gang gatherings, and allowing courts to stop gang members associating with each other. Association president Chris Cahill says while he broadly supports the bill, the public should not expect officers to take gang patches on the spot.

Police Association warns officers cannot take gang patches

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Rugby league fans will be treated to a visually spectacular display from the New Zealand Defence Force when the Warriors play their Anzac Day NRL match in Auckland on Thursday afternoon. Lieutenant Mark Hadlow from the New Zealand Navy Reserve Forces spoke to Corin Dann.

NZDF on show at Warriors ANZAC DAY NRL match

As New Zealand prepares to commemorate Anzac Day, there are calls for more research into Asian New Zealanders' involvement in the First World War. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports.

Calls for Asian NZers involvement in WWI to be commemorated

Federated Farmers says proposed changes to the Resource Management Act mark "the end of the war on farming". Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Ministry won't stop exemptions for fishers despite Covid cases

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