Coronavirus Podcast

We hoped it wouldn't happen but we knew there always a risk. Covid-19 is back in the community so the Coronavirus Podcast is also returning with all the information and advice you might need. Read more Audio

For our final episode, Indira and the rest of the team behind the Coronavirus Podcast get together for a chat about their experience making the show. Read more Audio

It's the final full episode of the Coronavirus Podcast, we take a look back at some of the changes kiwis think they'll keep even after this crisis is over Read more Audio

Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield stops by the Podcast for a chat about his experience of the crisis and the way forward from here. Read more Audio

We check in with Dr Patricia Priest to understand the road ahead for Aotearoa, plus the latest news on a significant WHO meeting. Read more Audio

School is back today and so is RNZ's daily news podcast, The Detail Read more Audio

We break down the the budget, plus take a look at life for foster parents and the children they have been caring for during the lockdown.  Read more Audio

Welcome to the first day of level two! This episode we look at life as a rural business owner, a last minute change to rules over funerals and tangi, and a critical report into how nurses in Waitakare… Read more Audio

Music 101's Yadana Saw tells us how musicians have coped with life under lockdown and what covid-19 means for the future of live events.  Read more 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… Read more Audio

We're waiting to find out when the level two will happen... But in the meantime, we look into the future of packaging and a new plan for treating Covid-19 in NZ using blood plasma Read more Audio

Domestic travel? Expanding bubbles? We break down the long awaited rules for level 2 with Dr Patricia Priest. Plus, Australia vs. New Zealand in their covid-19 response. Audio

Some disability carers left their families and moved into the bubble of their clients - how is the sector coping? Plus, harrowing stories from Kiwis with other health problems during covid-19. Audio

An obsession with hand washing might seem like a boon in the middle of a global pandemic, but the reality of living with OCD right now is a very difficult experience. Read more Audio

For the first time in a long time we had 24 hours with ZERO new cases! But we can't celebrate just yet... Read more Audio

Scientific studies have reported some unusual symptoms from Covid-19, but respiratory physician Dr Michael Maze says that's actually not so unusual after all.  Read more Audio

Kiwis flocked to takeaway restaurants this week, but how has it been for the employees? Plus the social impacts for NZ post Covid-19. Audio

Hundreds of Kiwis face an uncertain future for work - how are they doing? Plus controversial advice to shut borders to NZers and why physical distancing is still important at level 3. Audio

Should we have privacy concerns over an app and how do you keep a contact tracing diary? Plus businesses plead for rent relief and cash grants. Audio

We've finally moved to level 3 - how have businesses prepared for contactless delivery and what about tech issues? Plus news about NZ's contact tracing app and reaction to Trump's disinfectant… Read more Audio

The government's revealed a $50m package for media - but will it actually help newspapers? Plus how is our trade sector doing and don't forget, it's Anzac Day tomorrow. Audio

Health Minister David Clark explains the new rules for bubbles once we get to level three. Read more Audio

How are parents and children in blended families coping with the lockdown? Plus, the government faces tough questions on its support of GPs, pharmacies and the aged care sector. Read more Audio

A new investigation is being launched into PPE, and opposition MPs grill ministers on the shift down from level four. Plus we ask John Miles of Marketing NZ for tips on pulling in business during the… Read more Audio

We finally have a date to move down for the level four lockdown, plus we hear an interview with the author of a report into the governments Covid-19 tracing system.  Read more Audio

By 4pm today we will know when we are making the shift down from Level Four. So what are the criteria that need to be met? Plus, how are Zoo animals faring without any visitors? Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has outlined what life will look like once we leave lockdown. Plus we do audience Q+A with Dr Patricia Priest Read more Audio

Our extended interview with business journalist Bernard Hickey from Newsroom and host of RNZ's Two Cents Worth Podcast. Read more Audio

The government has announced more support for small and medium sized business but does it go far enough? Plus we ask about the plight of drug users under lockdown.  Read more Audio