Australia
Victoria back in lockdown, further restrictions expected
Melbourne is being described as a ghost town, following the city's first night back in lockdown.
Yesterday, Victoria declared a "state of disaster," allowing police greater powers to help enforce the… Audio
Covid-19: Epidemiologist on Melbourne situation
This morning 5 million Melbourne residents are starting the first day of a strict six-week lockdown and the declaration of a "state of disaster" in Victoria.
That's in addition to the three weeks of… Audio
Melbourne wakes from first night under curfew
Melbourne wakes up from its first night under curfew, as it begins a six-week-long lockdown. The Australian state declared a "state of disaster" at the weekend.
It has gone into "stage four" lock… Audio
Melbourne goes into lockdown similar to NZ Level 4
Melbourne is spending its first night under curfew, which will end at 7am Monday NZT.
Under the "stage four" lockdown, Melbourne residents will only be allowed to shop and exercise within five… Audio
Covid-19: Victoria cases rise by 397 with three more deaths
The Premier of Victoria confirms 397 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths in the state in the past 24 hours and says there is "growing concern" over community transmission.
Victorians defy Covid-19 restrictions as new cases, deaths rise
Victorians who have tested positive for Covid-19 have defied the stay-at-home order and continued to go to work and visit supermarkets and pharmacies.
It comes after a record 723 new cases overnight… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Cases grow in New South Wales
Fears are growing in New South Wales over the rapid spread of Covid-19. Audio
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst joins Lynn to talk about the efforts to control Covid-outbreaks in Melbourne and Sydney, as a senior advisor to Prime Minister Scott Morrison self-isolates… Audio
Australia's fires 'killed or harmed three billion animals'
Almost three billion animals died or were displaced in Australia's recent bushfires, which burned an area the size of England, scientists say.
Victoria: 459 new Covid-19 cases, soaring aged care spread
Victoria has reported another 10 deaths and cases in care facilities have past 500 at 38 centres, leaving authorities scrambling to halt the crisis.
Stunning late-career revival of Aussie songsmith Russell Morris
Fifty years ago Russell Morris hit No 1 on the NZ charts with 'Rachel'. His most recent record, Black and Blue Heart, released last year, saw Morris score his highest chart position for a rock album… Video, Audio
Victoria Covid-19 cases rise by 300 as six deaths recorded
Australia's second most populous state of Victoria has recorded 300 new cases of coronavirus overnight and six more deaths, taking the state's Covid-19 death toll to 55.
Victoria should have had full lockdown a week ago - Australian Medical Association president
Victoria should have gone into a New Zealand-style stage four lockdown at least a week ago.
That's according to Australian Medical Association President Professor Julian Rait who says public health… Video, Audio
Mandatory masks in Melbourne at midnight
The Victorian Premier says people must self-isolate as soon as they feel sick, or the six-week lockdown in Melbourne will have to be extended. Those under lockdown in Melbourne must wear masks from… Audio
Victorians under mask order, Australia copies NZ wage subsidy
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to look at how Victoria has 300 - 400 cases of Covid emerging each day and state residents are now required to wear masks in public. Australia is… Audio
Australia reviewing kava import restrictions
Australia is reviewing regulations that block the commercial importation of kava into the country.
Melbourne resident discusses mandatory masks
The Panel talks to Melbourne resident Melissa Bruorton about the new requirement for residents to wear masks. Audio
‘Racism has been found throughout NZ history, and it must be confronted for change to occur’
12 months after the Christchurch terror attacks, Guled Mire chairs an NZ Festival discussion with Alison Whittaker and Nyadol Nyuon from Australia, and Anahera Gildea and Jack McDonald from Aotearoa.
…Great white shark stomachs reveal surprising diet secrets
The findings of the first-ever detailed study of the diets of great white sharks is out, and it shows that the stereotypical notion of the apex predator's dorsal fin sitting above the surface as it… Audio
428 new covid-19 cases in Victoria
Covid-19 continues to have Victoria firmly in its grip, with another record-setting day of new cases. Today the state has recorded 428 new infections, and another three people have died. Video, Audio
