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MetService National weather: October 14th-16th
MetService National weather: October 14th-16th.
Focus: Dr Jeff Lowe breaks-down projected 5000 plus cases a week
Covid-19 Health system preparedness briefing, in which Dr Jeff Lowe breaks-down the projected 5,000 plus cases a week, even with 90 per cent of the population double jabbed. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: Andrew Little says ICU capacity can be increased
Health Minister Andrew Little said the ICU capacity can be increased to meet demand, a claim which has been slammed by a Wellington ICU specialist. Video / Mark Mitchell
Kerre McIvor's harsh words for COVID response caller
Kerre McIvor had harsh words for a caller who disagreed with her stance on the government's COVID response, calling her a 'sad, pathetic creature.' Video / Newstalk ZB
Tim Beveridge talks to controversial Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie
Thames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie made comparisons to the Holocaust among other bizarre claims during her interview with Tim Beveridge on Thursday morning. Video / Newstalk ZB
The 90% Project: Paige on why she got the vaccine
Kiwi musician Paige Tapara for The 90% Project - about why she got the vaccine and her message to others. Video / NZ Herald
The 90% Project: Why Judith Collins got the jab
National Party leader Judith Collins on why she got vaccinated and her plea for all other eligible kiwis to get the jab. Video / Mark Mitchell
The 90% Project: Interview with Judith Collins
National Party leader Judith Collins criticises the Government's road map out of lockdown, takes aim at the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and shares her view of where NZ should go from here. Video / Mark Mitchell
Markets with Madison: Election upside
With a National coalition polling to win the general election, Craigs Investment Partners has assessed how its policies could boost the “paralysed” aged care industry. Video / NZHerald
Truck driver who travelled to Northland has now also tested positive for Covid
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed this morning a truck driver who travelled to Northland has now also tested positive for Covid. Video / Newstalk ZB
The 90% Project: Kapiti College student convincing her peers to get vaccinated
Kapiti College student Ngapera Parata is a Covid-19 vaccination advocate, working on convincing her peers to get the jab. Video / Mark Mitchell
The 90% Project: Kura Kaupapa principal starts vaccination drive
Kura Kaupapa principal Hara Rua has sourced a van and is in the process of a Covid-19 vaccination drive for members of their whanau. Video / Dean Purcell
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 12th Oct Wrap
There were 43 new cases of Covid-19 announced on Tuesday, Brian Tamaki was summoned to court for an anti-lockdown protest and a blast from the past ‘vaxathon’ was announced for Super Saturday. Video / NZ Herald
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park supporting Youthline
Christmas in the Park is an important event for Youthline. More than 35,000 young people have been supported by the funds raised each year. Video / Youthline
Focus: Government opens its books to reveal nearly $100 billion in tax revenue
A rebounding economy, generating nearly $100 billion in tax revenue, helped the Government's Covid-battered books edge closer to surplus this year. Video / Mark Mitchell
MetService Christchurch weather: October 13th
MetService Christchurch weather: October 13th.
Focus Live: 43 new Covid-19 community cases
There are 43 new Covid-19 cases in the community today after confirmation that the Northland traveller picked up by police last night has tested positive. 40 of today's cases are in Auckland and three are in Waikato.
Focus: Brian Tamaki pleads not guilty to organising anti-lockdown protest
Controversial Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki made his first appearance at Auckland District Court for charges he violated Auckland's Covid-19 restrictions by attending and helping to organise a large-scale lockdown protest. Video / Chris Tarpey
Focus Delta outbreak: ‘Vaxi vans' about to hit Auckland streets
Covid-19 vaccination vans are about to hit the streets of Auckland. Video / Supplied
Dr. Ashley Bloomfield speaks to Mike Hosking
Dr Ashley Bloomfield is hopeful that Auckland would be at 90 per cent first or second vaccinations by the end of the week. Video / Newstalk ZB
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 11th Oct Wrap
Current restrictions in Auckland, Northland and Waikato are to stay for now while vaccine requirements have been announced for education and health-care workers. Video / NZ Herald
The 90% Project: Tourism Holdings donate campervans for vaccination effort up north
Tourism Holdings have turned several campervans into 'vaccination vans' to help in the COVID-19 vaccination effort. Video / Dean Purcell
Focus Live: Auckland Covid rules to stay; Northland and Waikato at level 3 until Friday
October 11 2021 Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland won't be relaxed as alert level 3 "as it stands" will stay in place for another week. Waikato and Northland will remain at alert level 3 until 11:59pm on Thursday.
Dashcam footage of Auckland border crash
A woman allegedly sped through Auckland's Southern border checkpoint on Sunday morning and flipped her car soon after police used road spikes to stop her. Video / Hayden Woodward
Women shearers demonstrate their skill with blades
A group of women have shown they are among the sharpest blades in the drawer. Video / ODT