Covid 19

Palau's plans to repatriate more citizens strandsed abroad has been delayed after two cases of covid-19 emerged among passengers on the scheduled repatriation flight. Audio

The Panel weighs in on the prospect of a 'CovidCard' and is joined by Auckland University Professor of Physics Richard Easther. Audio

The Panel is joined by Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts. Audio

Staff at an Auckland school are preparing for what is expected to be the worst term yet for students turning up without lunch. Video, Audio

New cases in Victoria continue to bounce around, as the state considers tougher restrictions, even for those in lockdown in Melbourne.

There are 275 new cases in the state, down from more than 360 on… Audio

Some frustrated Air New Zealand customers should be able to access their flight credits online after the national carrier launched a self-service tool on Monday. It has been months in development but… Video, Audio

Cabinet ministers have yet to decide whether returning Kiwis should be charged for their stay in managed isolation or quarantine.

Kiwis overseas are panicking at the prospect - after the Opposition… Audio

There's been an increase in racism against Asian New Zealanders since the Covid-19 pandemic began, says the Human Rights Commission. Audio

The Panel talks to Melbourne resident Melissa Bruorton about the new requirement for residents to wear masks.  Audio

A New Zealander living in the UK says he feels he's being punished for following Government advice to stay put.

Cabinet is today considering introducing a fee which would require returning New… Audio

Union delegates representing Warehouse employees say the retail giant has used Covid-19 to justify decisions that will leave hundreds of workers without jobs and thousands more with significant… Audio

Niue's government is looking for a significant increase in funds from New Zealand and Australia as it struggles with the impacts of Covid-19. Audio

It's been a tough time for the British royal family of late. However, there is a ray of light in the form of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who is being tipped to steady the royal ship. Author Christina… Audio

The latest survey from Research NZ shows that Kiwis continue to be heavily in favour of euthanasia legislation, while the cannabis question remains finely balanced. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show… Audio

New Zealand is free of Covid-19 community transmission thanks to our 'go hard and early' approach. But in the long run, will New Zealand still have huge numbers of people getting sick? Kiwi Dr Gary… Audio

Historically, those who read sci-fi and fantasy have been stigmatised as nerds, but research by Professor Esther Jones shows sci-fi and fantasy may help young people cope, especially with the stress… Audio

Linda Clark and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on issues like euthanasia and cannabis, but primarily this week it's politics, and how the new-look National party is positioned with the New… Audio

Our expert on ageing Doug Wilson's back with his take on how the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic will affect older New Zealanders and what we need to do to protect them should the virus start spreading… Audio

Brazil is on track to overtake the US and have the world's highest death toll from Covid-19 by the end of this month. Led by President Jair Bolsonaro, who currently has the virus - which he calls a… Audio