Morning Report

New Zealanders will learn today how much tougher their lives will be as the government looks at whether to ban gatherings of more than 100 people.

Earlier this week the Prime Minister banned crowds… Read more Audio

In the US, the death toll from Covid-19 has now passed 100, as the coronavirus reaches all 50 states.

The US and Canada have jointly agreed to close their land border to non-essential traffic, but… Read more Audio

New Zealand Super Rugby teams have been caught up in the coronavirus restrictions with the Crusaders and Chiefs entering voluntary self-isolation. Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Audio

The Dental Association says dentists will have to shut down within weeks due to a lack of masks unless the Government takes action immediately.

The chief executive of the New Zealand Dental… Read more Audio

US Stock markets are falling again despite the huge stimulus package announced yesterday by President Trump

\European shares have closed 4 to 5 percent lower, the Dow is faring worse, close to 9… Read more Audio

Covid-19 is an enemy against humanity.

That's the latest word from the World Health Organisation's director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, this morning.

He's calling on ALL countries to… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

The Telecommunications Users Association says people need to make sure their home IT is up to date and fit for purpose as the growing threat from Covid-19 takes grip.

It's expected more and more… Read more Audio

An immigration adviser is challenging the Government's travel restrictions, under which visitors from China are still completely banned.

Harris Gu says there is no basis for allowing European… Read more Audio

The deputy prime minister says the 80,000 New Zealanders overseas need to hurry up if they want to get home before flights start grinding to a halt in response to Covid-19.

On woman RNZ spoke to is… Read more Audio