Covid 19

When three Australasian photographers decided to create a Zine of Covid-19 related images during the initial outbreak, they could never have guessed it would come out just as New Zealand and Australia… Audio, Gallery

A new study out of Washington State University has shown that women living in small towns are most at risk of violence from current or former spouses and partners. The findings also ring true in New… Audio

Taiwan appears to be at risk of being caught up in the power struggle between China and the US. Richard McGregor is the author of Xi Jinping: The Backlash. He joins us to discuss Taiwan issue and the… Audio

The mega-rich are using their wealth to cross borders that would normally be closed or become involved in residence-by-investment, with the end result being a "golden visa". And New Zealand is an… Audio

People are grappling with the second round of lockdown, what it entails, and the prospect of day-to-day mask wearing. Professor Michael Baker joins the show to discuss what the coming weeks and months… Audio

The breaking news no-one wanted to hear this week upped the pressure on the government and officials to make more information public - and more quickly. Meanwhile critics have cast doubt on whether we… Audio

The announcement that Auckland was going into lockdown for a second time was met with a deluge of conspiracy theories and misinformation, including from several prominent political… Audio

One political player made headlines this week calling in to talk radio posing as someone else - while MP Paula Bennett was handed the mic on a talk radio network for the week. Audio

Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news. Covid-19 is once again at the forefront of our minds, and there are questions looming whether the… Audio

The idea of being part-owner of a $61,500 handbag may seem strange, but it's a growing trend. Online trading platform Rally Rd allows users to purchase shares in luxury items. Author Paul Sullivan… Audio

When Mike Leach turned 21, his parents brought him a one-way ticket to Canada so he could indulge in his love of bike racing. That was in 1989. Since then he has got married, had two kids and still… Audio, Gallery

Kiwis are getting used to wearing masks to protect against Covid-19, but there continues to be strong minority opinion against masks and their effectiveness. New Zealand doctor Gary McLean joins the… Audio

The latest results from the now-fortnightly poll conducted by Research New Zealand shows that respondents believe the 'team of five million' needs to be more committed to preventing another Covid-19… Audio

The government's announcement on Covid-19 Alert Levels has had flow on effects for sporting events.

The final round of Super Rugby Aotearoa was due to be played this weekend and the ANZ Premiership… Video, Audio

Auckland will remain in level three lockdown until midnight on Wednesday 26 August.

The rest of the country, including the Waikato, will remain in level two for the same period. That's an additional… Video, Audio

Across the Tasman Victoria has recorded another 372 new cases of coronavirus today - a jump of almost 100 on yesterday's lowest figure for weeks.

The state also reported 14 more deaths including a… Audio

Auckland will remain in alert level three lockdown until midnight on Wednesday 26 August.

The rest of the country, including the Waikato, will remain in level two for the same period. That's an… Audio

Shops in Auckland will only be able to stay open if they can demonstrate that they are complying with public health protocols under level three - things like click and collect, so that there's no… Audio

Further vital financial support will be provided to businesses affected by the Covid-19 restrictions.

The wage subsidy and mortgage deferral scheme will be extended and Covid-19 sick leave will be… Video, Audio

Covid-19 alert level three is to continue in Auckland for another 12 days at least. How will this affect schools? Tim O'Connor is the Headmaster at Auckland Grammar and joins Lisa Owen to discuss the… Video, Audio