Covid 19
More than $11 million in wage subsidies repaid by Briscoe Group
Large retailer Briscoe Group has repaid more than $11 million received in wage subsidies to the government.
Covid-19: French police raid ministers' homes in inquiry
French police have raided the homes of government and health officials as part of an investigation into their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Woman with bleeding condition detained in managed isolation
A woman who could suffer extreme bleeding from a Covid-19 nasal swab is being detained in managed isolation for longer because she did not have a day 12 test.
London Calling: our weekly catch up with the BBC World Service
Peter Ross from the BBC World Service talks about Covid 19 numbers spiking over Europe and the real threat of a 2nd national lockdown in the UK. Audio
All Blacks fans pledge to stay home from match if ill
With 30,000 tickets sold in just over a week for the All Blacks game against Australia in Wellington, fans say they feel comfortable about attending, but would stay away if they had Covid symptoms. Audio
Authorities insist on nasal swab despite woman's bleeding risk
A woman who suffers from extreme nose bleeds may be forced to stay an extra week in managed isolation because health officials are refusing to let her have a Covid-19 throat swab.
'Long Covid': Why are some people not recovering?
For most people, Covid-19 is a brief and mild disease but some are left struggling with symptoms including lasting fatigue, persistent pain and breathlessness for months.
Covid-19: US revises expert guidance on airborne transmission
Covid-19 particles can linger in the air for hours, the leading US health authority has warned, acknowledging calls from scientists to update guidelines.
Release of James Bond film No Time To Die delayed - again
The release of the next James Bond film has been delayed again.
COVID death toll hits 1 million, Auckland's cluster nearly closed
The Covid-19 global death toll has reached 1 million, as the only remaining cluster in NZ is nearly closed. Epidemiology Professor Rod Jackson talks to The Panel. Audio
Eddie McGuire - filming Millionaire Hotseat in lockdown
Jesse speaks to the popular TV and Radio host about the rising popularity of quiz shows during the pandemic. Audio
Covid-19: Victoria records 11 new cases and two deaths
The number of new infections is the Australian state's lowest since nine new infections were reported on 16 June.
Post-isolation Covid-19 case may have had a long incubation of virus
A man who tested positive for Covid-19 nearly a week after leaving managed isolation may have had an unusually long incubation of the virus. Audio
Elliot Stables tenants' impasse with landlord over Covid rent
A group of central Auckland businesses in a dispute with their landlord over rent payments, say they risk losing everything if an arrangement can't be found. The group is mainly made up of eateries at… Audio
Trump and experts fire back and forth on testing, vaccines
US president Donald Trump has doubled down on claims a vaccine for Covid-19 would be available amost half a year earlier than the US health authority predicts, while the CDC...
Covid-19 strain increases gaps in housing, poverty and mental health
Communities are struggling to meet increased need for help with housing, income instability and mental health support, a new report shows.
Covid-19: Close contacts not getting into isolation fast enough
Ministry of Health figures show it's still taking too long for the contacts of people with Covid-19 to get into isolation to minimise the risk of spreading the virus.
Should Auckland stay at alert level 2.5?
Aucklanders will learn tomorrow whether tougher alert level restrictions will ease, but a public health expert has called for the city to stay at level 2.5.
Covid-19 vaccine: Pause to Oxford trial 'reassuring' - expert
Development of a Covid-19 vaccine is still making strong headway despite a serious illness that led to a hold on a leading late stage trial, experts say. Audio
