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Flu Vaccines to come early
4:47 PM.The Flu Vaccination Campaign is launching early this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Dr Nikki Turner, Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre explains why this is vital. Audio
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Why Facebook has been blocking Covid19 news stories
4:43 PM.Facebook's attempts to control fake news around Covid has lead to it also rejecting legitimate news stories. Tech commentator Paul Brislen explains what might have gone wrong. Audio
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Abortion no longer in crimes act
4:35 PM.Pro Choice groups are celebrating the passing of the Abortion Legislation Bill last night, which means abortion is now a medical procedure and not in the crimes act. However a proposed protest-free… Read more Audio
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Today in music history for 19 March 2020
4:33 PM.Today in music history Bob Dylan released his debut album. Audio
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A kiwi in Italy decides to stay
4:23 PM.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… Read more Audio
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The Government response to Covid so far
4:12 PM.The Panel discusses the Government's financial package for businesses and workers affected by Covid19. Audio
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Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people cancelled
4:08 PM.Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. Audio
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The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 2)
4:05 PM.Today in music history Bob Dylan released his debut album. Pro Choice groups are celebrating the passing of the Abortion Legislation Bill last night, which means abortion is now a medical procedure… Read more Audio
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The Panel with Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks (Part 1)
4:03 PM.Indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned. Meanwhile Countdown is placing limits on some goods due to panic buying. The Panel discusses the Government's financial package for… Read more Audio
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I've been thinking for 19 March 2020
3:56 PM.What the panellists Penny Ashton and Stephen Franks have been thinking about. Audio
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What's it like being in New York during a pandemic
3:41 PM.Some kiwis are remaining overseas, others are trying to get home/ Read more Audio
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What to do if you do find yourself in isolation
4:53 PM.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern advised today anyone who has been overseas in the last two weeks to self-isolate, even if they got back before the official deadline. Audio
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Auckland Grammar trials home-based lessons
4:42 PM.Auckland grammar is one of a few schools trialling home-based lessons for students this week, using the school's on-line portal. Should all schools be preparing for closure if Covid 19 starts… Read more Audio
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How to stay sane in self isolation
4:35 PM.Frana Divich has just come out of 2 weeks of isolation after sitting behind a person with Covid 19 on a flight from Palmerston North. She tells The Panel how she coped. Audio
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Today in music history for 18 March 2020
4:33 PM.On this day in 1984 Poi E by Patea Maori Club topped the charts. Audio
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Call to end Police Armed Response Teams
4:24 PM.Māori justice advocates want Police Armed Response Teams stopped immediately. Lawyer and social justice advocate, Julia Whaipooti says the polcie failed to consult with māori, which is a treaty… Read more Audio
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Reaction to Govt's Covid business bail-out package
4:12 PM.The Govt unveiled a 12.1 billion dollar package to combat Covid 19 yesterday. It is an unprecedented stimulus package ... more than the total of all three budgets new operating spending in this term… Read more Audio
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New Zealander's rush to get home from overseas
4:09 PM.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging New Zealanders travelling overseas to consider returning home as soon as possible as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. Miranda Harcourt… Read more Audio
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The Panel with Michele A'Court and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
4:05 PM.On this day in 1984 Poi E by Patea Maori Club topped the charts. Frana Divich has just come out of 2 weeks of isolation after sitting behind a person with Covid 19 on a flight from Palmerston North… Read more Audio
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The Panel with Michele A'Court and Liam Hehir (Part 1)
4:03 PM.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging New Zealanders travelling overseas to consider returning home as soon as possible as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. Miranda Harcourt… Read more Audio
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I've been thinking for 18 March 2020
3:55 PM.What the panellists Michel A'Court and Liam Hehir have been thinking about. Audio
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How Covid cases are treated in hospital
3:46 PM.What happens if a person suspected to be infected with COVID-19 is taken to hospital? We ask Dr Ayesha Verrall, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, University of Otago. Audio
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Marble run races gain popularity as sports fan seek online fun
4:54 PM.Marble run race following online has exploded as sports fans around the world seek to find something to fill the void as mass cancellations across sporting codes mean there's no coverage to watch. Audio
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Travel restrictions give people a chance to holiday at home
4:52 PM.Border closures and self isolation rules for returning travellers given people an opportunity to holiday at home. The Panel looks at the potential best holiday hideaways in Aotearoa. Audio
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A political party to push farming?
4:49 PM.An opinion piece looks at whether a rural based political party would provide the National party with a coalition partner or simply erode their existing voter base in the regions. Audio