New Zealand will be on the other side of the Omicron peak within weeks. Derek Cheng examines how the peak is shaping, what life will be like post-peak, and what will tip the balance for future waves. Omicron will cause far more deaths than New Zealand has experienced so far, perhaps more than 1000 in this outbreak, with as much […]

Ukraine is in the throes of fighting off an invasion from Russia and Vladimir Putin, one that has resulted in thousands of lives lost and, on Wednesday, the bombing of a Ukrainian maternity hospital. Democrats and Republicans in the United States have found rare common ground in standing behind Ukraine and its president, Volodomyr Zelensky. It’s been a little more […]

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins today said he would be willing to have a conversation with New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis “if she got in touch with him”. He stated that he had never indicated that Bellis had turned down an MIQ space. He said he would not say whether or not he had requested the information. In a press […]

Checkout time for almost all MIQ hotels has been announced, with only four out of 32 staying in the network from the end of June. Soon, more than 600 Defence Force personnel involved in managed isolation and quarantine will return to their units, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said. Rydges in downtown Auckland will be the first hotel to leave […]

Boris Johnson outlines plan to phase out Russian oil and gas We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson accused the Labour Party of repeatedly hitting […]

Capturing Kyiv will be a ‘really difficult’ operation for the Russians: Hannah John Hannah, national security adviser to VP Cheney, describes what Russian troops should anticipate if they invade Ukraine’s capital. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to travel to Eastern Europe Wednesday, carrying a message that the U.S. stands “firmly and resolutely” with NATO allies and will continue providing […]

John Roberts: When will Putin pull the nuclear card? ‘America Reports’ co-host John Roberts breaks down Russian forces’ movements on the big board. Vladimir Putin’s shameful invasion of Ukraine has an undeniable geopolitical and economic ripple effect around the world. In addition to supporting Ukraine as they defend their sovereignty and holding Russia accountable through economy-crippling sanctions, we must take […]

Will Cain on the top issues facing south Texas voters ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ co-host Will Cain talks with McAllen voters over what matter to them, especially border security The elections administrator in Texas’s most populous county has resigned following voting mishaps including 10,000 mail-in ballots not being tallied on election day. Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria announced during […]