Covid 19
Timber shortage only hitting a small number, supplier says
The Commerce Commission wants a 'please explain' after timber giant Carter Holt Harvey abruptly cut supplies to a number of building retail chains prompting concerns that costs will rise and… Video, Audio
Fake COVID tests offered to returning NZers
There's concerns being raised that New Zealanders are being offered fake COVID tests to make sure they can get home. Otago University epidemiologist Michael Baker talks to Jesse about the issues. Audio
'Pope Francis is still the biggest ally of the gay people'
In his new documentary, Francesco, openly-gay, non-Catholic filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky had unprecedented access to Pope Francis and was allowed to tackle many pressing issues. He joins the show to… Audio
Do you find ending conversations hard? You're not alone
How often do you find yourself struggling to get out of conversations with people? A new study has found that most conversations don't end when the participants want them to. Study lead Adam… Audio
Calling Home: Rachel Kirby in Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Rachel Kirby has lived in Santa Ana, Costa Rica for the past six years, having arrived in the small Central American country after stints in London, Vancouver, Wellington, Surbaya and Hiroshima. She's… Audio
Why H&M was deleted from the Chinese digital landscape
An extraordinary move against the Swedish clothing company H&M took place in China this week because of its refusal to use cotton from Xinjiang due to suspicions of forced labour. China correspondent… Audio
Why are more shipping containers falling overboard?
More containers have fallen off ships in the past four months than are typically lost in a year. Some of what's sunk to the bottom of the Pacific includes vacuum cleaners, Kate Spade accessories and… Audio
Lower Hutt families keen for Covid-19 vaccination
The families of Wellington border workers and front-line health staff are joining that coveted club of those who have got a Covid-19 jab.
Five community vaccination centres are now open with one in… Video, Audio
Testing key to limit asymptomatic Covid-19 spread - data modeller
New modelling from Te Pūnaha Matatini shows there is a short-term risk of a Covid-19 community outbreak from a border worker, as vaccinated workers might still spread the virus, even if they are not… Video, Audio
Covid-19 Response Minister with latest on vaccinations
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins joins Lisa Owen with the latest details on vaccinations.
He said vaccine special categories are about trying to strike balance for genuine need, and they will… Video, Audio
At least 27 NZers holidayed in Australia over summer
Some New Zealanders have not waited for an Australian travel bubble before taking holidays across the ditch - with about 27 people heading there and back over Christmas and New Year.
They are among… Audio
Olympians, Black Caps eligible for Covid-19 vaccine priority
Olympians and the Black Caps have been given the green light to apply for Covid-19 vaccinations from next week, so they can head away for their events.
The government has confirmed strict criteria… Audio
Dr Siouxsie Wiles on a year since lockdown 4
Microbiologist and Nine to Noon science commentator Dr Siouxsie Eiles looks at how Thursday marks a year since the country was plunged into Level 4 lockdown in an attempt to stem the rise in… Audio
A year of lockdown levels in New Zealand
A year ago today New Zealanders started lock down levels to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Tonight Karyn Hay speaks with epidemiologist Michael Baker about New Zealand's approach including the latest… Audio
Grand Millennium under scrutiny after new Covid-19 case
The Grand Millennium Managed Isolation Hotel is once again under scrutiny as authorities probe how a cleaner become infected with Covid-19.
This afternoon officials revealed what they've learnt about… Audio
Trans-Tasman travel complex but essential - Aus tourism leader
Trans-Tasman quarantine-free travel is essential, even if it might be complicated, the Australian Tourism Industry council says.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday that… Video, Audio
Aus, NZ tourism operators cautiously optimistic about bubble
Tourism operators on both sides of the Tasman are cautiously optimistic about the return of travellers with hopes a bubble will open sooner rather than later.
The Prime Minister has promised to… Audio
Latest MIQ worker's Covid-19 case shows vaccine working - expert
It has been confirmed the latest managed isolation and quarantine worker to test positive for Covid-19 had recently received the required second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The vaccine is proving to… Video, Audio
Hidden plight: One in six Kiwis affected by hearing loss
In New Zealand, hearing loss is already an issue affecting almost one in six Kiwis, and a sense of stigma can delay people from getting help. Clinical audiologist Karen Pullar joins the show to… Audio
My Current Song: Dave Curtis, After All These Years
Singer-songwriter David Curtis was one of the youngest hit-makers that New Zealand has ever produced, having recorded the smash hit 'Wheel of Fortune' at the tender age of 13 in 1970. Fifty years on… Audio
