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Couple who developed Covid vaccine to start new firm

Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci will explore mRNA innovations, building on their vaccine work.

Simeon Brown on Air New Zealand, Covid inquiry

Minister of Health Simeon Brown talks Air New Zealand and the Covid inquiry with Ryan Bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

David Seymour vs Chlöe Swarbrick: Airline prices, Iran conflict and Covid inquiry

David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick go head to head on the big issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Morning Headlines | Winston Peters says Covid inquiry biased, Strait of Hormuz shipping remains at standstill and Air New Zealand may cut routes | Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Sick leave squeeze: Warning for employers cracking down on absences as Covid cases climb

Law expert Simon Schofield warns tough sick leave crackdowns risk legal action.

Covid inquiry: Report says lockdowns went on longer than needed, spending too high

The inquiry cost about $30m and makes 24 recommendations for future crises.

Covid inquiry: Report slams cost of long lockdowns, urges future changes

Health Minister Simeon Brown is with The Front Page to discuss the final report’s findings, and whether we’ve actually learned anything from it.

Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to Covid inquiry

He said it made sobering reading and included a very big lesson about the impact on the economy. Video / Mark Mitchell

Health Minister Simeon Brown responds to Covid inquiry

Health Minister says some Covid restrictions were in place to long. Video / Mark Mitchell