Covid 19

The prospect of a trans-Tasman bubble looks to have suffered another blow, with 21 new cases recorded in the Australian state of Victoria.

As well as that, there's still fierce debate between states… Audio

What happens if you arrive in New Zealand and have symptoms that could be Covid-19?

While the vast majority of arrivals go into managed isolation for two weeks, people who have a cough or a sniffly… Audio

The lease for a Warehouse Group store in Auckland has been on the market since last year, despite consultation about job losses at the store only beginning last week.

The revelation comes after the… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

An epidemiologist and public health physician says an audit of managed isolation protocols is not enough to ensure the system is safe.

The Prime Minister says the two new Covid-19 cases represent an… Video, Audio

The two women who have tested positive for Covid-19 are being spoken to by Wellington Regional Health staff on Wednesday afternoon to confirm the details of the their movements from Auckland to… Video, Audio

A guest at the same hotel as two women who have been confirmed to have Covid-19 says she was only tested for the virus on Wednesday despite Health Ministry protocols to the contrary. Video, Audio

The government is facing a fierce backlash after the bungled quarantine of two returning New Zealand citizens - including calls for the Health Minister to resign.

The Prime Minister has announced she… Video, Audio

We speak to Professor Kurt Krause the chair of Biochemistry at the University of Otago. Audio

As governments around the world enforce lockdowns, media mistrust soars and critical thinking erodes, traditionally liberal-leaning wellness advocates are being forced into a shared space with Trump… Audio

Defence Force personnel are guarding an Auckland hotel where two women who have since tested positive for Covid-19 were in managed isolation.

A person in a Navy uniform has been stationed outside the… Audio

Some people could still be allowed to leave covid-19 quarantine facilities, despite the government banning compassionate exemptions.

Two women have tested positive for the disease after travelling… Audio

The Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, has announced all Covid-19 isolation and quarantine facilities will be independently inspected.

Mr Boshier announced the inspection programme at a select committee… Audio

The Chief Justice says major change within the court system must happen, and the Covid 19 pandemic has highlighted the issues. Jury trials were suspended in March because of the virus, and will only… Audio

Dr. Ron Palenski's new book, Our Game: New Zealand Rugby at 150 offers a fresh take on the beginnings of the game of rugby in this country, with the veteran scribe offering new evidence of a game that… Audio

This week's move down to Level One was heralded by the media here and overseas as a major achievement - and the welcome return of more freedom in our daily lives, including sport with fans in  the… Audio

In almost every age group, males appear to have worse Covid-19 symptoms and a higher death rate than females. And a study from Spain suggests that a disproportionate number of men with male pattern… Audio

The 12th weekly survey from Research New Zealand on the impact Covid-19 is having on New Zealanders' lives shows Kiwis want our borders with Australia and the Pacific Islands open sooner rather than… Audio

Mount Hutt skifield in mid-Canterbury managed to draw a record crowd of close to 2,000 for its first day of the season on Friday.

The end of level 2 restrictions means the field is able to host twice… Video, Audio