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OPINION: The Government’s metaphorical high-viz vest passed temporarily from Chris Hipkins to Kiritapu Allan yesterday as a new crisis presented itself. But the verdict on the Government’s response to yesterday’s … Read More
Tina Eitiare works at the frontline of New Zealand’s Covid-19 response while supporting her family, and yet earns just 25c an hour above minimum wage. Eitiare is one of hundreds … Read More
The latest family infected with Covid-19 failed to tell authorities they had contact with another household during the last 3-day lockdown. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking … Read More
Churches and churchgoers in Auckland are being reminded of the alert level 3 rules after officials received reports of some services taking place today. A Covid-19 Group spokesman told the … Read More
The Ministry of Health is set to reveal whether there are any more cases of Covid-19 in the community ahead of Auckland going into the weekend at level 2. The … Read More
What do we know about the UK variant involved in the latest Covid-19 community cases? Science reporter Jamie Morton explains. First off, what is a variant? Viruses constantly change through … Read More
TOKYO (REUTERS) – Japan’s economy expanded more than expected in the fourth quarter, extending its recovery from its worst postwar recession thanks to support from firm exports, consumption and capital … Read More
The Australian state of Victoria has entered its third lockdown since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Premier Daniel Andrews issued the order to send the state into a “short, sharp blast” … Read More
Boris Johnson has urged people to keep faith in the coronavirus vaccines, after studies suggested that the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab may be less effective at preventing mild cases of the variant … Read More
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has jumped its final approval hurdle and after being given the tick by ministers. It comes as the director general of health Ashley Bloomfield revealed three cases … Read More
Perth has been plunged into a five-day lockdown after a confirmed case of Covid-19 went to various locations the community. WA Premier Mark McGowan held an emergency press conference on … Read More
VIRUS LATEST* Aucklanders, Northlanders not out of the woods just yet* New location of interest for Auckland cases* Government decision to ban cruise ship slammed* Sir John Key on when … Read More
