The Panel

A new law providing a legal framework for Covid-19 Alert Level 2 will be introduced and debated today, with criticism there's been no time for proper scrutiny of the bill. Audio

The hospitality sector is disappointment that the sector is only partially able to operate under alert level two. Chapel Bar owner Luke Dallow talks about the impact the rules will have on them. Audio

There's a note of caution being sounded over the move to alert level two and how to avoid any new COVID-19 outbreaks. Professor Shaun Hendy does a recap on best practice from Thursday to stop the… Read more Audio

Panellists Ruwani Perera and Stephen Jacobi share what they've been thinking about. Audio

The story of the 'real Lord of the Flies' is about six Tongan boys who found themselves stranded on a small Pacific island for 15 months. But they didn't fight, and it seems they lived quite a… Read more Audio

Many New Zealanders will be daydreaming about finally getting that haircut or joining friends in a bar for a long overdue catchup. But some of us might be worried about whether the country is ready… Read more Audio

The economic effects of the lockdown have hit New Zealand retailers hard, with many struggling to keep afloat. We speak to the managing director of First Retail Group, Chris Wilkinson, about the move… Read more Audio

It's only to be expected that many New Zealanders are delighted at the prospect of moving to level 2 after so many weeks in lockdown. However, some experts in the field remain cautious that people… Read more Audio

After many weeks in lockdown, students can return to school Monday next week. We speak to New Zealand Principals' Federation Perry Rush about whether he thinks schools are ready. Audio