Covid 19
The Weekend Panel with Chris Wikaira and Ella Henry
On the Sunday Panel this morning we're joined by Dr Ella Henry, the Director of Maori Advancement at the Auckland University of Technology's Business School, and Chris Wikaira, a director of the… Audio
Calling Home: Corinne Ambler in Budapest, Hungary
Former journalist Corrine Ambler reckons Budapest is the most beautiful city in Europe. She is Calling Home this week to tell us about the incredible city - and her experience having Covid-19 while… Audio
Hugo Porta on Los Pumas' victory over the All Blacks
Los Pumas legend Hugo Porta joins the show to look back on Argentina's historic victory over the All Blacks, last night's lopsided rematch, and the passing of Argentine football great Diego Maradona… Audio
Dr Chris Smith: Finish line in sight for COVID-19 vaccine race
A third promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate has released promising trial results this week. To weigh up the pros and cons of the various vaccine candidates is Dr Chris Smith. Chris is a consultant… Audio
England to enter tough tiers after lockdown lifts
Wallace Chapman speaks to James Barnett who lives in Gravesend Kent, originally from Dunedin. Audio
Travel in the time of Covid: Two Kiwis who kept going
New Zealanders Monica Page and T De Silva quit their Sydney-based jobs last July with a plan to travel the world for three years. Already seasoned travellers, they had a spreadsheet of destinations… Audio
Living wage for overseas seasonal workers
Businesses are welcoming government moves to allow two thousand overseas seasonal workers back into the country to work in the primary sector. The workers will arrive early next year, spending two… Audio
Governor General delivers speech on govt's Covid-19 plans
The Governor General, Dame Patsy Reddy, has delivered the traditional speech from throne today - penned by the Prime Minister.
It described the government's plans and promises dominated by the… Video, Audio
Pakistan cricket squad members positive with Covid-19
Six members of the Pakistan cricket squad, who are in managed isolation in Christchurch, have tested positive for Covid-19.
The Ministry of Health says the 53 members of the squad were tested when… Video, Audio
Evening business for 26 November
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Nurses ask 'please explain' over N95 mask guidelines
Nurses are seeking a please explain over new Ministry of health guidelines for the use of protective masks in managed isolation and quarantine saying its not clear whether they go far enough.
Nurses… Audio
CovidCard a win for elderly, those without smartphones - Te Arawa kaumātua
A Covid-19 contact tracing card trialled by iwi volunteers has earned the thumbs-up for being convenient and to easy use, especially for those who are not tech savvy, Te Arawa kaumātua Monty Morrison… Video, Audio
How Covid-19 genome sequencing maps the spread of the virus
Urgent genome sequencing in the case of an Air New Zealand crew member with Covid-19 could provide more clues to where they got infected.
The person tested positive during routine screening in China… Video, Audio
Could be 18 months till borders open
Dr Helen Petousis-Harris tells The Panel about the timeframe and whether it could shift. Audio
Testing to be fast-tracked for newly-returned Air NZ worker
The Air New Zealand worker who tested positive for Covid-19 in Shanghai travelled back to New Zealand yesterday - along with the other members of their crew - on a cargo-only flight.
While in China… Audio
Isolated Pitcairn not immune from Covid effect
Pitcairn Islanders miss out on important cruise ship revenue but also feel privileged to be isolated from the global pandemic. Audio
Scramble for Covid vaccine access
Governments all around the world are scrambling to secure access to covid-19 vaccines for their citizens. It remains unclear whether the New Zealand government's in-principle agreement for access to… Audio
Phillip Rhodes has a song for all those who never said goodbye
New Zealand baritone Phillip Rhodes has had a tough year seeing all his work disappear, coupled with the loss of his mother. Performing in the Royal Albert Hall with a group of other Kiwi singers has… Audio
Au Revoir to Au Pairs
International Au Pairs are becoming a rare commodity in New Zealand as the closed borders mean the outgoing nannies can't be replaced. Liz Garton finds out more in this episode of Voices. Audio
Fiji businesses looking to recover after Covid-19
Fiji businesses looking to improve the way they work after a tough year dealing with Covid-19 affecting the markets. Audio