Covid 19

Fiji's former health minister says the nation's health system has collapsed under the pressure of the pandemic.

There have been 715 new cases in the last 24 hours and 11 people have died from… Audio

The acting Covid-19 Response Minister has conceded it was a political decision to let the Australian men's rugby team come to New Zealand despite the trans-Tasman bubble pause. 

The Wallabies have… Video, Audio

A prominent New Zealand scientist is calling for security of vaccine supply through self sufficiency, saying it's not only viable, but vital. Director of the Vaccine Alliance Aotearoa NZ Professor… Audio

The suffering continues in Fiji as Covid-19 cases soar amid its worsening health crisis. Audio

The suffering continues in Fiji as Covid-19 cases soar amid its worsening health crisis.

Close to 1,300 cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours, resulting in new curfew hours for the nation's… Audio

A free pass for the Wallabies - the team has been granted an economic exemption to come to New Zealand for the Bledisloe Cup.

But they need to be here by Friday to avoid MIQ. The trans-Tasman bubble… Video, Audio

Fiji's opposition leader says he won't be intimidated or silenced for criticising government over a land bill.

At least seven politicians were arrested and taken into custody and questioned by… Audio

Taranaki appears to have dodged another Covid-19 bullet - with no cases found after the virus was detected in New Plymouth wastewater.

But locals aren't taking anything for granted with hundreds… Audio

The government is looking at rejigging MIQ so it can make space for more people coming back from New South Wales.

New Zealanders in Australia have until Friday to get on a flight back, before the… Audio

Privately run isolation facilities for fully vaccinated travellers will boost business and help New Zealand reconnect with the rest of the word according to the ACT Party.

It has newly released… Video, Audio

Lisa Reihana, Ane Tonga, Scott Lawrie and Deborah Rundle discuss a time of change for visual art with Claire Ulenberg at Creative Matakana. Recorded in May 2021. Audio

Kiwi musician John Hanlon appeared on Sunday Morning a couple of weeks ago but sent us the demo versions of some of the tracks by accident. We thought it only fair to get John back on and showcase one… Audio

Writer and podcaster Nicola Twilley's latest book, co-authored with husband Geoff Manaugh, is Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine. She joins the show to discuss the importance of… Audio

Amanda Ellis arrived in Hawai'i in 2016 and no other place outside of New Zealand has had a stronger impact on her own personal growth than Hawai'i. She's Calling Home this morning from Manoa Valley… Audio

The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media? Audio

This morning our panellists will be discussing the suspension of the trans-Tasman travel bubble, the Olympics, the increase in sick leave from five to 10 days and the loss of money from the Americas… Audio

The small predominantly Māori communities in Te Tairāwhiti north of Gisborne are almost fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

In Te Araroa this week, close to two hundred second doses were given over… Video, Audio

Officials are investigating how a Covid-19 pamphlet showing a cartoon virus with a full face moko being kicked was able to make it through quality checks. The Bay of Plenty health staff have… Audio

Yet more pressure is mounting on the Fijian government to impose a national lockdown amid the worsening Covid-19 crisis.

More than 16,000 people infected with the virus are in isolation - with a… Audio

It is a different deal for New Zealand returnees depending on what Australian state they are in.

New South Wales is the worst hit with 136 new community Covid-19 cases in greater Sydney today, with… Audio