Ella Stewart

New Zealand-based biotech company Orbis is on the brink of releasing a device that can test people's immunity to Covid-19 in just 15 minutes. The company -- a founder of which helped in the… Audio

There are currently 1753 active community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand and as cases continue to rise, more people are being asked to isolate at home instead of being shipped off to MIQ. But how… Audio

Fully vaccinated New Zealanders stuck overseas will not be able to return and isolate at home until at least the end of March next year. Until then Kiwis will have to continue trying their luck in the… Audio

School's not quite out for summer! The Ministry of Education is looking at a staged return to class for primary school students in alert level 3 areas, with November the 15th being put forward as a… Audio

A hair salon in Manawatu is raising money and donating some of their profits to Auckland hairdressers Last week we brought you the story of an Auckland Hair Salon owner who has spent 35-thousand… Audio

After 10 long weeks of at-home learning, Zoom lessons, and separation from friends, Auckland and Waikato senior students will be putting on their school uniforms and returning to campus this morning… Audio

Covid has postponed one of New Zealand's largest events for the fourth time in the past two years. The Auckland Home Show was set to celebrate their 40th show at the beginning of 2020, but since then… Audio

From next Tuesday high school students in years 11-13 who live in alert level 3 areas will be able return to the classroom. Students who return will need to wear a mask, and staff and volunteers… Audio

Auckland hairdressers and barbers say they need more targetted financial support if they are going to make it out of the lockdown intact. And as Ella Stewart reports, the cost of staying closed for… Audio

Auckland will stay in level 3 lockdown for at least two more weeks in a bid to get more people double vaccinated. Northland will shift back into Alert Level 2 tonight but Waikato will stay in Alert… Audio

Businesses are calling for dining and entertainment vouchers to support the industries hard hit by Covid-19 lockdowns. Vouchers to encourage people to dine out and spend money have been rolled out… Audio

Home-isolation for low-risk positive Covid-19 cases could become available as early as next week, as high case numbers threaten to overwhelm the country's MIQ facilities. An obvious question this… Audio

Aged-care facilities say their Auckland residents are isolated and lonely as they head into their ninth week in lockdown. It's prompted some in the industry to call for booster shots for residents so… Audio

Allied Health Practitioners say their patients are unnecessarily suffering because they are unable to deliver face-to-face care. They're calling for level 3 restrictions to change so that more… Audio

The Retirement Commissioner says seniors stuck overseas due to the lack of MIQ spots should get an added six months before their pensions are stopped and they're fined. It comes as some older New… Audio

Yesterday, early childhood education centres were able to open to children of non-essential workers for the first time in seven weeks. It's part of the Governments three-step roadmap out of lockdown… Audio

After seven long weeks of lockdown, Aucklander's will experience some easing of restrictions today Our reporter Ella Stewart investigated what kind of etiquette park goers should be following when… Audio

After seven long weeks being cooped up at home, Aucklanders are allowed to go and see their friends and families again from midnight tonight. Yes, although the city will remain at Alert Level 3, the… Audio

A Kiwi stranded in Queensland due to the lack of MIQ spots says she should be able to self-isolate in her own home. If she doesn't get back soon she risks having her pension stopped and may even have… Audio