Mandates
Thousands of healthcare workers exempted from mandates
More than 8000 health workers were allowed to keep working during the pandemic, despite not being fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The data shows health providers - including district health boards… Audio
New Zealand remains polarised over mandate liftings
New Zealanders remain polarised over the lifting of the mandates, with the latest survey from Research New Zealand showing that over one quarter of all respondents (27%) are "unhappy" with the lifting… Audio
Govt outlines next steps on covid restrictions
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the government's announcement on the next steps for covid restrictions. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark and Mike Williams
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Linda Clark and former Labour Party leader Mike Williams. Among other issues, they discuss the war in Ukraine and the likely findings of the review into the… Audio
On the ground at the Parliament protest
The Detail's Sharon Brettkelly heads to the capital to see the occupation at Parliament first-hand, speak to protesters and tour their sprawling campsite on Parliament's front lawn.
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On the ground at the Parliament protest
The Detail's Sharon Brettkelly heads to the capital to see the occupation at Parliament first-hand, speak to protesters and tour their sprawling campsite on Parliament's front lawn.
Audio
Vaccine mandates to be lifted after worst of Omicron - PM
Vaccine mandates will be lifted once New Zealand is past the worst of the omicron outbreak.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the commitment this afternoon but wouldn't put a date on when exactly it… Audio
Legally how long can govt keep mandates in place?
Legally how long can the government keep the "no jab no job" orders in place? At the moment the health order covers a significant chunk of workers including police, teachers, defence, MIQ and health… Video, Audio
Political commentators Jones & Thomas
Neale, Ben and Kathryn will discuss the future of the mandates and look at the political management and messaging around the ongoing and growing protest at Parliament. Audio
Immunologist on health reasons for vaccine mandates
Immunisation Advisory Centre Medical Advisor Professor Peter McIntyre has told Checkpoint there has been "mandate creep" in schools where children are not mandated to be vaccinated, but are being… Video, Audio