The government has announced a Royal Commission of Inquiry into its Covid pandemic response.
It will look at the laws and decision-making that drove the government's pandemic response - and the impacts that had on New Zealanders and on the economy.
Australian-based epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely will head the inquiry, which is also aimed at preparing the country for a future epidemic.
Professor Blakely will be joined by former Cabinet Minister Hekia Parata and former Treasury Secretary John Whitehead.
The Prime Minister says the inquiry will be wide ranging.
Covid Response Minister Ayesha Verrall talks to Lisa Owen.
