Chris Hipkins

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says a ban on Indian arrivals was introduced because pre-departure testing has been ineffective.

The suspension will be in place for two weeks from Sunday.

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Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins explains what he thinks the pause in flight arrivals from India to New Zealand will achieve. Video, Audio

MPs have held an urgent debate on the recent announcement of a date for no-quarantine travel between Australia and New Zealand Audio

MPs will work on the final stages of the Ngāti Hinerangi Claims Bill and an an extra day of bills from non-Ministers this week. Video, Audio

Get ready to bounce across the ditch in two weeks' time. The Prime Minister has confirmed the trans-Tasman bubble will be up and running at 11.59pm April 18.

Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet is satisfied… Video, Audio

New Zealanders have been ordered about by the Government as part of its response to Covid-19 but who makes the rules and is anyone keeping an eye on those with the power?  Audio

Isolating returnees say bookings are back on for exercise buses at an Auckland MIQ hotel, despite a slip up that saw a returnee who had tested positive for Covid-19 bundled onto a bus with more than a… Video, Audio

Any border worker who refuses a vaccination will soon be removed from their front-line job.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says they can't force people to take the jab, but nor is… Audio

The government says that the number of people getting the Covid-19 vaccine will climb steeply over the next couple of weeks.

More than 41,000 New Zealanders have had the vaccine already.

Covid-19… Audio

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins joins Lisa Owen with the latest details on vaccinations.

He said vaccine special categories are about trying to strike balance for genuine need, and they will… Video, Audio

Olympians and the Black Caps have been given the green light to apply for Covid-19 vaccinations from next week, so they can head away for their events.

The government has confirmed strict criteria… Audio

Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins is optimistic that a travel bubble with Australia will be up and running next month.

On 6 April, the government officially reveals the start date for frictionless… Audio

Tax, local issues, and the last group of new MPs giving their maiden statement will take place at Parliament this week.  Audio

The boss of MIQ is defending an apparent double standard for defence staff while they're on base OR out and about in the community. Gyms, bars, the mess hall and other communal facilties are… Audio

Before Parliament can unveil a new budget, it has to tidy away the paperwork from last year’s one. The budget run-up is also a warm down. Audio