Covid 19

Jessica Wilson Head of Research for Consumer New Zealand talks about the range of complaints they've received in relation to the Covid 19 pandemic and sunsequent lockdown. Audio

People are trying to stay connected globally at the moment and a big part of that has been on social media. But while some celebrities are using their power for good, others are in it for what can be… Audio

The Epidemic Response Committee has had its first meeting. Probably no committee has been more watched - but is it normal? 

New Zealand's supermarkets will close on Good Friday, but will be able to open on Easter Sunday, the Prime Minister has confirmed. Jacinda Ardern has given the latest post-Cabinet media briefing as… Audio

A lockdown in itself won't be enough to eliminate Covid-19 in New Zealand, Parliament's Epidemic Committee has been told.

The Health Minister, David Clark, and the Director General of Health, Ashley… Audio

GPs are calling for urgent financial assistance as they make the quantum shift to virtual consulting due to Covid-19. They warn already doctors are subsidising their practices and some may be forced… Audio

Dr Dougal Sutherland, Clinical Psychologist from Victoria University of Wellington says anxiety is normal as we face New Zealand's first Covid death. Audio

Which Generation is the best prepared for lockdown life? One writer argues that it's Gen X, thanks to pet rocks, queueing for hit movies and livin under the threat of nuclear war Audio

Chef and cookbook author Kathy Gunst is living under Covid 19 restrictions and has advice on what to cook to use what's already in your pantry, and how to shop for food that will stretch for a week or… Audio

Funeral Directors have put recommendations to the Ministry of Health which would enable more whānau to visit their loved ones who have died.

One of the funeral homes who have put recommendations… Audio

US President Donald Trump has backtracked on his initial plan to quarantine New York because of the coronavirus.

Over the weekend the President said he might impose a quarantine on New York, and… Audio

As we head into day five of nationwide lockdown, many people will be struggling with cabin fever, or feeling stressed and anxious about what lies ahead.

Clinical psychologist Karen Nimmo speaks to… Audio

Forget thinking big. Behaviour scientist Dr. BJ Fogg says we should instead be thinking small and introducing tiny behaviours.  Video, Audio

We spoke with New Zealander Lew Dagger a few weeks back ago when China was in lockdown, but now he says life is pretty much back to normal. In fact, he has even managed a sit-down meal in a… Audio

Vaughn Davis is the owner and creative director at  The Goat Farm. He offers his thoughts on a public toilet built in the darkest hours of WW2 - a story of beauty and hope that is entirely relevant in… Audio

Our media have plenty of ‘emergency journalism’ experience after several major disasters and crises in recent years. But covering the whole country going into lockdown was a new one - and in spite of… Audio

Remdesivir is being billed as the most promising Covid-19 drug by researchers. Andrew Joseph is a reporter at STAT covering health and medicine who has been looking into Remdesivir.  Audio

Today marks day four of New Zealand's nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. We're joined by commentators Linda Clark and Michael Barnett to see how they feel New Zealand is handling the situation. Audio