New Zealand Radionz
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:19:02 +1200Covid-19 outbreak day 16 - How it unfolded
Northland has been given to go-ahead to enter level 3 from midnight, meanwhile a man with Covid-19 escaped MIQ and an epidemiologist fears Australia will soon experience "absolute chaos".
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:32:33 +1200Police arrest alleged MIQ escaper in Auckland
A man with Covid-19 who allegedly escaped an Auckland MIQ facility this morning has been charged with breaking lockdown rules and has been bailed to return to a managed quarantine facility.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:05:12 +1200Number of superannuitants earning over $200k triples in a decade
The number of people 65 years and older getting superannuation payments while on salaries of more than $200,000 has more than tripled in a decade.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:07:37 +1200Quarantine cases in Wellington can exercise, while Auckland cases can't
People in quarantine at Wellington's Grand Mercure hotel are under less strict rules than people at facilities in Auckland.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:48:16 +1200Flood cuts Te Henga Bethells Beach off from outside world - 'We are pretty stuck'
About 200 residents on West Auckland's coast are settling into a lockdown within a lockdown, as impassable roads caused by severe flooding earlier this week cuts them off from the outside world.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:48:16 +1200Almost 3000 doctors and nurses waiting to apply for skilled migrant residence
A consultant radiologist says recruiting and retaining staff in areas of critical shortages is hard while there is inertia on migration policy.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:28:59 +1200Wellington shows 'phenomenal' support for food outlets in level 3
A food directory has been set up to highlight Wellington businesses doing takeaway at Covid-19 alert level 3.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:28:59 +1200Govt funding for gang-run meth treatment programme cleared
The Auditor General has told National Party MPs there was nothing wrong with two government payments made to gang members.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:19:05 +1200Covid-19 updates for 2 September - as it happened
Essential workers commuting across Auckland's border will be asked to get regular tests from tomorrow, while there are now 42 people with Covid-19 in hospitals. See how the day unfolded...
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:37:47 +1200Greyhound Racing Industry 'on notice' over transparency, animal welfare - Minister
The Greyhound Racing industry has unnecessarily obfuscated information, the government's reviewer says, and the minister has warned it is being put "formally on notice".
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:07:38 +1200Auckland mass vaccination event becomes drive-through
The second mass vaccination event for Tāmaki Makaurau will provide a second dose for those who attended the first mass event.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:20:28 +1200Covid-19 update: 49 new community cases reported in New Zealand
The number of new community cases of Covid-19 connected to the Delta outbreak has dropped to 49 today.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:24:27 +1200Northland to move to alert level 3 at midnight tonight
The prime minister has confirmed that Northland will move to alert level 3 at midnight tonight as planned. Watch the government's latest update here.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:35:56 +1200Auckland water charge hike 'absolutely unnecessary' - ex-Watercare head
The former head of Auckland's water services says ratepayers face hikes in charges that are wrong and unnecessary.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:19:30 +1200Zoom puts Zumba back in frame for seniors in lockdown
Lockdown means the return of online fitness classes and workouts in the comfort of your lounge.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:15:52 +1200Wellington City Council told to step up efforts to eradicate sexual violence
Wellington City councillors today received an update on the 'Pōneke Promise', detailing steps to make the CBD safer, including more information on moving a problematic toilet block in Te Aro Park.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:25:43 +1200Orca pod in Porirua return to sea
The pod of orca that were in Pāuatahanui inlet north of Wellington for several days appear to have left overnight.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:52:51 +1200Lack of fee waiver information disappoints students stuck in halls of residence
Some university students feel frustrated they weren't told what would happen to their accommodation payments before the 72-hour travel window shut two weeks ago, and are now feeling stuck in their halls.