Covid 19
Political commentators Hooton & Jones
Matthew, Neale and Kathryn talk about the deepening economic risks around Covid 19, gun laws and the Australasian Prime Ministers' news conference. Matthew Hooton is an Auckland based consultant and… Audio
First Australian death from coronavirus
An elderly Perth man has become the first Australian to die after contracting the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Coronavirus and the economy: Responding to Covid-19 with precision
Analysis - The Covid-19 coronavirus will affect the health of New Zealanders and the economy and the more the government does to protect New Zealanders' health, the larger the cost to the economy…
Coronavirus: Passengers near Covid-19 patient will have to self-isolate
Passengers who were on a flight with a person who now has coronavirus in New Zealand will not be tested for the virus, unless they display symptoms, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield…
Coronavirus is casting a shadow over some sporting events
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman looks at growing speculation the Tokyo Olympics may have to be moved due to COVID-19 - but is it really safer anywhere else? He'll also talk to Kathryn about a big… Audio
Deepening economic impact of Coronavirus
The country's biggest university has imposed a hiring freeze, Air New Zealand has asked staff to take voluntary leave without pay and small tourism operators are struggling to cope as the impact from… Audio
Analysis: How close are we to a pandemic?
Major outbreaks of the coronavirus Covid-19 have suddenly been detected in both Italy and Iran in the past few days. Is the virus about to become a pandemic and is containing it still possible?
