Covid 19

The Health Minister David Clark says the public health system is readying itself to move quickly if there's a community outbreak of Covid-19 - but we're not there yet.  Audio

A special bonus episode by James Nokise and clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

With panic buying because of Covid-19 happening here in New Zealand as well as around the world, Countdown has introduced limits on some items. Audio

From 11.59 tonight New Zealand's border will be closed to everyone except citizens and permanent residents. Karyn speaks with Dominic Godfrey from RNZ Pacific about the impact of this change on our… Audio

MPs have changed the rules this week to enable social distance while running the country - lots of distance. Parliament can now e-govern and become ‘The Virtual Parliament’. Audio

Freelance kiwi Journalist Annabella Garwood had planned to come home from Italy, but then changed her mind and is staying in the Covid stricken country to document how the pandemic is changing so many… Audio

Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. Audio

Some kiwis are remaining overseas, others are trying to get home/ Audio

For many New Zealanders the crisis in Europe can feel like a long way away. But for Olympic show jumping hopeful Lily Tootill it's a daily reality.  Audio

With an unprecedented number of us working from home, and using videoconferencing technology, telcos are offering to waive data caps, technology commentator Peter Griffin says. Audio

Private hospitals around the country are standing ready to help if public hospitals become overwhelmed by patients. Richard Whitney, President of the Private Surgical Hospitals Association explains to… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the Covid-19 situation across the UK as the death toll there rises to 104 Schools in Scotland, Wales and England are due to close to all but… Audio

Representatives from business and tourism in Queenstown are meeting with cabinet ministers this afternoon to discuss their immediate needs in light of the Covid 19 epidemic. The Economic Development… Audio

The retail sector is braced for thousands of job losses as the number of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand increases. Audio

With more confirmed cases of Covid-19 are expected to be announced later today, after the total number of cases here jumped by eight to twenty yesterday, a public health research says it's time for us… Audio

Like millions in the Bay Area of California, Sharon Brettkelly’s sister and her family are in virtual lockdown. We Skype them to discover how they found themselves stuck in the house, and how they’re… Audio

You will have heard the breaking news that New Zealand has eight new cases of Covid-19 bringing the total to 20. Audio