Ella Stewart

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

It's looking like it's going to be another beautiful weather weekend for Auckland, and if all goes well this could be the last weekend Aucklanders are in lockdown. Our reporter Ella Stewart spoke with… Audio

Yes in just over a month the Government plans to release a vaccine passport so people can prove they've had both doses of the Pfizer vaccine before they enter certain venues or use some forms of… Audio

Since Auckland was plunged into lockdown six weeks ago, families with plans to pack up and move to another part of New Zealand have been in limbo. They finally got some good news yesterday when the… Audio

Custom company printed face mask sales have soared after the latest Delta Covid-19 outbreak which has seen face coverings become mandatory in most indoor spaces. It's a welcome boost for branding… Audio

As the arts industry continues to experience crushing losses, they say they need urgent financial support from the government or there won't be an industry left. This comes after over 50 leaders in… Audio

As Aucklanders head out to order breakfast baps and flat whites for the first time in five long weeks, we wanted to see how businesses are gearing up to trade under Alert Level 3 restrictions. Our… Audio

Auckland's Flower growers and florists are rejoicing at the news that they will finally be able to trade again with the city set to move to Alert Level 3, saving thousands of flowers from going onto… Audio

If all goes well and Covid-19 case numbers continue to drop, the Government has announced Auckland could move to Alert level 3 as early as next Tuesday. Until then non-essential businesses around the… Audio

While Aucklanders have been in lockdown for over a month now, spare a thought for the university students who came back for the holidays only to find themselves stuck in the city and unable to return… Audio

During lockdown garden centres have been closed to customers, leaving some keen gardeners with fewer plants to plant. But landscaper and garden guru Tony Murrell told our reporter Ella Stewart that… Audio

Without being able to book MIQ spots if they travel to overseas competitions, some of our top athletes are being forced to rethink their career paths. Yesterday we brought you the story of multisport… Audio

With so many rooms in managed isolation facilities currently being occupied by people with Covid-19 or their close contacts, the government has stopped taking new bookings ... and it's unclear when… Audio

As of 11.59pm last night, everywhere except Auckland moved to what the Prime Minister is calling Delta Level 2. Protocals in Delta Level 2 look a bit different from the Alert Level 2 of old. Our… Audio

Under alert level four flower growers haven't able to sell or distribute their goods. This means months of work and beautiful flowers are going straight into the bin. And as level four lockdown… Audio

While Auckland remains in Alert level four, takeways are still off the table. But if you are craving something a bit special there are some things you can order that might make your day a bit… Audio

Residents of rest homes and retirement villages around New Zealand are facing an even longer time isolated from loved ones than most. Staff have been putting in extra hours to keep them connected with… Audio

As of midnight last night, everyone south of Auckland has moved to alert level three. But what are the differences between level three and four? Our report Ella Stewart asked microbiologist Siouxsie… Video, Audio

Locked-down Kiwis have rallied to answer a call for clothes and shoes for Afghan evacuees. Dozens of Afghan nationals escaping the Taliban have either arrived in the counrty or are due to in the… Audio