Covid 19
Donald McNeil: US facing a dystopian Covid future
In early March fellow journalists were bemused by Donald McNeil's glove wearing and surface-sanitising ways. The New York Times' health and science reporter saw the pandemic coming and took personal… Audio
Retailers: "Give us more detail on how to operate"
Retailers are looking forward to getting shops open again - potentially next Thursday. Under the guidelines announced by the Prime Minister yesterday, larger retail stores and shopping malls will be… Audio
Shovel-ready projects choice must consider environment - lawyers
Spending on infrastructure to boost the economy after Covid-19 is legally required to consider the environmental impact of those projects, say a collective of lawyers.
Another 50 cargo flights a week, to and from New Zealand
Another 50 flights of air freight have been added each week to lift the volumes of goods going in and out of the country.
Two million Australians download contact tracing app
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the large numbers of Australians downloading a smartphone tracing app that was rolled out on Sunday, modeled on a Singapore version… Audio
Covid-19: How long does it take to recover?
Covid-19 is a new disease, but already there are signs it may take a long time for some patients to fully recover.
Global coronavirus death toll hits 150,000
The number of deaths worldwide linked to Covid-19 has passed 150,000.
Ministry clarifies who can go to school in alert level 3
Schools are being told that under alert level 3, if a parent or caregiver is still at home children must remain at home.
Gap in medical testing regulations could cost lives - medics
There is a gap in regulations covering medical testing outside labs, and it could cost lives, the New Zealand Medical Association says.
The Cook Islands declared Covid-19-free
The Cook Islands has been declared free of Covid-19, allowing churches to reopen this weekend.
Rwanda uses drones to help catch lockdown transgressors
Rwanda is using drones to broadcast information about Covid-19 prevention - and help catch those breaking lockdown.
Covid-19: Space crew return to very different Earth
A crew of three has returned from the International Space Station to a very different planet they left last year.
Life amid lockdown for NZ's artisan growers
Jono Walker of the Farmers' Markets New Zealand explains how artisan growers are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown. Audio
Life amid lockdown for NZ's artisan growers
Jono Walker of the Farmers' Markets New Zealand explains how artisan growers are coping during the Covid-19 lockdown.
AudioCovid-19: What happened on 11 April
Today the global death toll from Covid-19 passed 100,000, and the third and fourth deaths related to the virus in New Zealand were announced.
NZers on Covid-19 stricken cruise ship in Uruguay on their way home
A group of New Zealanders stranded on a Covid-19 stricken cruise ship off the coast of South America are on their way home.
Last NZ soldiers to serve in Iraq to head home after isolation
New Zealand soldiers whose base in Iraq was hit by rockets are being reunited with their families, starting today.
Millions file for unemployment: 'From anxiety to frustration to defeat'
In the US, 16.8 million filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March, creating an overwhelming backlog in applications.
"The plan is working"
NZ is down to just 29 new cases and plans are underway to start moving down from Level Four. But new modelling suggests the lockdown may need to be extended an extra week or two to fully eradicate the… Audio
Taxi and Uber drivers face safety challenges under lockdown
Taxis drivers working during lockdown are facing challenges to keep themselves and their passengers safe, and rideshare service drivers face extra problems. Audio