Covid 19

Research from the University of California has found that people who adopt unique rituals to make everyday tasks more meaningful can help ease loneliness. Professor Thomas Kramer discusses the… Audio

A new studyhas conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of all the evidence about how blue space positively impacts health, and the news is good for people who live in areas with access to… Audio

Our Sunday panelists discuss the Covid-19 situation in New Zealand, whether domestic travel is the backbone of our travel industry, and whether we should be funding an America's Cup that is not held… Audio

Business growth and ambitions took Danny Tomsett and his family to Austin in August 2019, but within six months they were living in a Covid-19 world. The former Papamoa native is calling home from the… Audio

Dr Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University and an international authority on coronaviruses. He is with us to look at all of the latest news and information… Audio

In 1973 Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen founded Lonely Planet Publications and went on to publish hundreds of popular travel guides. Prior to pandemic restrictions Tony was one of the world's most… Audio

Our regular commentator Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions. Audio

Solomon Islands prepares to roll out Covid-19 vaccines. Audio

As New Zealand prepares to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, Checkpoint asked epidemic disease expert Dr Adam Levine, an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University, to explain… Video, Audio

Queenstown businesses say the Tourism Minister's new vision is a promising game plan, but now they want to see action. 

Stuart Nash outlined his vision for the future of the industry at a tourism… Audio

It was sold as a blue sky opportunity, but businesses at Auckland's Commercial Bay say they're floundering.

The $1 billion development with more than 120 shops opened just as Covid-19 restrictions… Video, Audio

The Tourism Minister is chasing the big tourism cash, signalling when New Zealand's borders open a visit here is going to be a much pricier prospect.

Speaking at a conference in Queenstown, Stuart… Video, Audio

Papua New Guinea is adopting a nationwide Covid-19 isolation strategy. Audio

The trans-Tasman travel bubble dominated question time this week with the Opposition pressing the Government for details on dates and entry requirements Audio

The Tourism Minister has copped some flak from operators who are frustrated they couldn't meet with him during his trip south.

Stuart Nash has been visiting businesses in Invercargill today before… Audio

The government is still working on a framework for special exemptions for a vaccine.

Olympians and Black Caps are among those who could be eligible for early access to a vaccine, under the national… Video, Audio

The prospect of being able to leave the country for a holiday in Australia raises the question about what happens if either country has an outbreak, and the borders snap shut.

So where does that… Audio

New Zealanders and Australians could be winging their way over the Tasman for quarantine free visits by the end of next month.

Since Australia pulled out of trans-Tasman bubble talks in February… Audio

The National Party says the time for a trans-Tasman travel bubble is now, calling on the Government to begin quarantine-free movement with Australia immediately. 

University of Otago epidemiologist… Audio