Covid 19
COVID death toll hits 1 million, Auckland's cluster nearly closed
The Covid-19 global death toll has reached 1 million, as the only remaining cluster in NZ is nearly closed. Epidemiology Professor Rod Jackson talks to The Panel. Audio
Eddie McGuire - filming Millionaire Hotseat in lockdown
Jesse speaks to the popular TV and Radio host about the rising popularity of quiz shows during the pandemic. Audio
Post-isolation Covid-19 case may have had a long incubation of virus
A man who tested positive for Covid-19 nearly a week after leaving managed isolation may have had an unusually long incubation of the virus. Audio
Covid-19: Victoria records 11 new cases and two deaths
The number of new infections is the Australian state's lowest since nine new infections were reported on 16 June.
Elliot Stables tenants' impasse with landlord over Covid rent
A group of central Auckland businesses in a dispute with their landlord over rent payments, say they risk losing everything if an arrangement can't be found. The group is mainly made up of eateries at… Audio
Trump and experts fire back and forth on testing, vaccines
US president Donald Trump has doubled down on claims a vaccine for Covid-19 would be available amost half a year earlier than the US health authority predicts, while the CDC...
Covid-19 strain increases gaps in housing, poverty and mental health
Communities are struggling to meet increased need for help with housing, income instability and mental health support, a new report shows.
Covid-19: Close contacts not getting into isolation fast enough
Ministry of Health figures show it's still taking too long for the contacts of people with Covid-19 to get into isolation to minimise the risk of spreading the virus.
Should Auckland stay at alert level 2.5?
Aucklanders will learn tomorrow whether tougher alert level restrictions will ease, but a public health expert has called for the city to stay at level 2.5.
Covid-19 vaccine: Pause to Oxford trial 'reassuring' - expert
Development of a Covid-19 vaccine is still making strong headway despite a serious illness that led to a hold on a leading late stage trial, experts say. Audio
Covid-19: Global deaths pass 900,000 as cases surge in India
The global death toll from Covid-19 has passed 900,000, as worldwide cases reached 27.7 million, according to a Reuters tally.
Trump deliberately played down virus, Woodward book says
President Donald Trump knew Covid-19 was deadlier than the flu before it hit the US but wanted to play down the crisis, according to a new book.
Covid-19: 'We must act' to prevent second lockdown - UK PM
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined a new rule restricting gatherings to a maximum of six people and detailed a "moonshot" testing plan.
Unproven Covid 'cure' gets big dose of coverage
News of an effective and ready Covid-19 remedy made headlines this week with researchers here playing a big role. Meanwhile media outlets in Australia - and one here - have backed a drug for headlice… Video, Audio
Covid-19: What happened in New Zealand on 31 August
Aucklanders enjoyed more freedoms with a drop in alert level, many businesses welcomed freedom to trade, and new rules came into play requiring all public transport users to wear masks.
Covid-19: Review ordered into testing order blunder
The Ministry of Health has launched a review into the blunder which saw hundred of thousands of Aucklanders wrongly told to get a Covid-19 test.
Pacific Fono focus on family support amid Covid's harsh reality
New Zealand's largest Pacific health service says Pasifika are most likely to be hardest hit financially by latest Covid-19 outbreak.
Covid-19: Tauranga port workers all test negative
Test results have been returned for more than 700 Port of Tauranga workers tested for Covid-19, and with all testing negative.
Covid-19: Arts and hospitality sectors urge government to allow creative solutions
More creativity and consistency from the government could create a less rocky ride through the lockdown rollercoaster for hospitality and entertainment businesses, operators say. Audio
Covid-19: Victoria cases up by 148, and eight deaths
Victoria has recorded 148 new cases of coronavirus and eight further deaths, the state's health department has announced.