Lately for Wednesday 23 September 2020
10:20 Modelling New Zealand's new Covid-19 cases - are these a cluster?
Three new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the community today and the question now is are they part of a new cluster of the coronavirus in Auckland because they are not connected to the existing cluster.
The three new cases sat near a man on a charter flight from Christchurch to Auckland, and he is now known to have Covid-19 having tested positive after leaving managed isolation.
Karyn speaks with Professor Shaun Hendy who is leading the team that's modelling the scenarios for how Covid-19 might spread in New Zealand.
10:30 Growing number of people who lost jobs to Covid-19 start businesses
An online platform set up to help small businesses navigate the coronavirus pandemic says there's a growing number of people who have lost their jobs to Covid-19 that are now starting their own businesses.
Karyn Hay speaks with the founder of Manaaki,Andy Hamilton, about the how the online platform works and what they're noticing.
10:45 Midweek Mediawatch house prices up- columnists punching down
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. This week: some unpleasant fallout from a broadcasting complaint; more Patrick Gower and more weed; cranky columnist facing a big bill; a revealing political poll - and house prices soar as economy tanks but is it an election issue?