Covid 19
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?
