Covid 19
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.
Alert level extension 'disappointing' - Auckland mayor Phil Goff
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is disappointed that restrictions have been extended, but has urged the city to comply with government guidelines. Video
Cautious optimism 'triumph of community' can beat Covid-19
A Pacific health leader is cautiously optimistic New Zealand may be witnessing the "triumph of community" wrestling Covid-19 back under control. Audio
The revenant Parliament: just one job
Our unexpectedly revenant Parliament has been back for a week of action with a very reduced job description. The House outlines the highlights and the job size. Audio
Coronavirus pandemic could be over within two years - WHO head
The head of the World Health Organization says he hopes the coronavirus pandemic will be over in under two years.
Covid-19: Surge in demand for board games and jigsaws
In these uncertain times, more and more grown-ups are finding solace in jigsaws, board games and even Lego.
Iwi say they will reopen Northland checkpoints near Kawakawa
An iwi-led checkpoint in the Far North will be in place today due to concerns from the community that too many vehicles have been travelling into the region.
Rydges case investigation looks into masks and lift arrangements
Investigations into how a maintenance worker contracted Covid-19 in an isolation facility will look into whether the worker and traveller who carried the strain should have used different lifts, and… Audio
China claims it's testing Covid-19 vaccine in PNG
A Chinese mining company in Papua New Guinea claims to have immunised its employees against Covid-19 in an apparent trial as Australia and China prepare for a new "vaccine diplomacy" battle for…
Could the coronavirus vaccine be mandatory in Australia? Experts say it's possible
New Australia could have 25 million doses of the so-called Oxford vaccine by early 2021 raises hopes and ethical questions about making it compulsory and who gets it first.
Covid-19: Lessons from the last big vaccine race
Progress is promising towards producing a vaccine against Covid-19, but whichever country comes up with the goods will have immense power - what lessons can we learn from the swine flu vaccination…
Covid-19: What happened on 19 August
A High Court ruling concluded some of the government's early lockdown measures were unlawful, security at quarantine facilities is being boosted, and a different Covid-19 test is being used to…
Covid-19 vaccine likely to be mandatory in Australia
Australians will have no choice in whether they have a coronavirus vaccination if Prime Minister Scott Morrison gets his wish.
Parts of level 4 lockdown unlawful: 'We always thought we were acting legally'
Attorney-General David Parker says there's been no decision yet on a possible appeal to the high court ruling that some of the country's alert level 4 lockdown was unlawful. Video
Infected hotel worker not linked to cluster initially passed health checks
A worker at an isolation facility who tested positive for Covid-19 didn't have any obvious contact with the woman who carried the same strain of Covid-19, authorities say. Video, Audio
Mask rules toughen for UK and Paris as Covid-19 cases spike
A recent spike in cases has led to masks being required in more places for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Paris.
NZ opera returns to the stage with Semele
General Director Thomas De Mallet Burges talks about how NZ Opera dealt with the effect of Covid 19. The company has kept busy and are now preparations are well underway for a multi media sit specific… Audio
Victoria: 466 new Covid-19 cases, man in 30s among 12 dead
A man in his 30s is among 12 people who have died from coronavirus in Australia's state of Victoria in the past 24 hours as authorities recorded 466 new infections.
