Covid 19

The Prime Minister says rolling tangihanga will be allowed under alert level two, after backlash from Māori over a limit of 10 people.

On Monday Jacinda Ardern said the tangi and funeral limit would… Audio

Principals are pondering what to do about bullrush, assemblies and drinking fountains under alert level 2.

They have to ensure the 800,000 children who go back to school on Monday do not break the… Audio

The health system has received a huge cash boost in an early budget announcement, in part to help it catch up because of Covid-19.

The government will give more than $4 billion to District Health… Audio

The promise not to get political over Covid-19 has gone out the window, with tempers running high in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon.

The Prime Minister was forced to defend a controversial memo her… Audio

The Tourism Minister is under fire for not acting fast enough in response to Covid-19 impacts.

Tourism operators say hundreds of thousands more jobs could be lost while they wait for details of a… Audio

There's a note of caution being sounded over the move to alert level two and how to avoid any new COVID-19 outbreaks. Professor Shaun Hendy does a recap on best practice from Thursday to stop the… Audio

What will New Zealand look like in a post-Covid world? Writer Max Rashbrooke considers the role of an 'active state' post-coronavirus. Audio

An update from the Government on Covid 19 - speakers today are Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health. Audio

The new normal involves greater requirements to register your presence wherever you go - at work, out shopping or for recreation. What does that mean for your privacy? Kathryn talks to Privacy… Audio

As New Zealand moves into level two and restrictions lift, the ability to quickly and efficiently trace our contacts will be critical to keeping any future covid outbreaks under control. Many… Audio

Just two days until we get to level two! We break down yesterday's big announcement on the plans to take another step towards normality. Plus, our producer Katy Gosset talks to domestic violence… Audio

Many New Zealanders will be daydreaming about finally getting that haircut or joining friends in a bar for a long overdue catchup. But some of us might be worried about whether the country is ready… Audio

The economic effects of the lockdown have hit New Zealand retailers hard, with many struggling to keep afloat. We speak to the managing director of First Retail Group, Chris Wilkinson, about the move… Audio

It's only to be expected that many New Zealanders are delighted at the prospect of moving to level 2 after so many weeks in lockdown. However, some experts in the field remain cautious that people… Audio

After many weeks in lockdown, students can return to school Monday next week. We speak to New Zealand Principals' Federation Perry Rush about whether he thinks schools are ready. Audio

The move to level two will no doubt come as a great relief to New Zealand business in what has been a very tough time. So many businesses are hurting but will this move be too late for some? We speak… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a staggered move into level 2 starting on Thursday, with schools and bars reopening later and groups limited to 10 people. Audio

At 4pm, New Zealanders will find out when the country will move to Alert Level 2, and businesses are hoping they'll be told they can reopen from Wednesday afternoon.

One particular service New… Audio

An elderly woman has had her phone line and internet disconnected by Vodafone during lockdown because of an overdue account - caused by the company's own admin bungle.

That's despite the phone… Audio

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise says interest in fresh New Zealand produce is surging in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The Chinese economy is beginning to recover after two months in lockdown due to… Audio