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In the latest episode of Sam's Take, RNZ journalist Sam Rillstone gives his thoughts and theories on episodes three and four of the Disney+ show Loki. If you missed his review of the first two episodes, you can catch up on it here: Share this
As we are encouraged to ditch our cars, how efficient is it really to get across the Auckland CBD on our feet? RNZ puts this to the test.
Authorities will be reviewing the pause on quarantine-free travel to Victoria tomorrow, and New Zealand is beating its vaccination targets, officials say.
"Work, medical, business, service... farm services, they're all in Palmerston North." The majority of the 154 submissions made to the Local Government Commission said similar things - a lack of investment from the Horowhenua council, and a stronger connection to Palmerston North. The proposal is to create a new boundary along the Manawatū River to its junction with the Tokomaru River, then a portion of the north side of Okuku Road, and the entire north side of Kingston Road. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone However, neither council nor the local iwi support it. The submission from Tanenuiaran...
Teens may be able to get Covid-19 vaccine at school - Bloomfield © RNZ / Sam Rillstone The Ministry of Health is looking at launching a school-based programme for teenagers to get their Covid-19 vaccinations from the end of term 3. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said once the Pfizer vaccine was approved for 12 to 15-year-olds, that group would be added to the programme and would be vaccinated by the end of the year. The ministry said it hoped between 50,000 and 70,000 people would be able to be vaccinated each day at health hubs, GP clinics and at pharmacies, when the progr...