Covid 19
Covid-19: Victoria records 74 new coronavirus cases
The Australian state of Victoria has recorded another 74 coronavirus cases overnight and has frozen rent payments for some public housing tenants.
NZ must consider opening borders - Gluckman, Clark, Fyfe
Three influential New Zealand figures are urging the government to consider reopening the borders, which could see the country abandon a total elimination strategy. Audio
After the Virus: 'There is this awareness of death all around us'
In the final episode of the After The Virus podcast, focused on society, Emily Mandel, Clementine Ford and Merepeka Rauawa-Tait talk about how their worlds were shifted by the pandemic.
Govt to look at reinstating compassionate leave for those in Covid-19 managed isolation
Minister Megan Woods and Air Commodore Digby Webb are giving an update on the country's Covid-19 isolation and quarantine system. Audio
Covid-19: Evidence of effects on 'many organ systems', long-term damage
Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the Covid-19 virus, some of which may have lingering effects for years to come.
Covid-19: virus resurgence in Victoria with another 75 cases
The Australian state of Victoria is experiencing a "concerning" upward trend in coronavirus infections, with 75 new cases identified overnight.
Covid-19: 'Very significant' resurgences in Europe alarm WHO
Eleven countries in Europe have recorded significant surges in cases of Covid-19, as restrictions are relaxed.
Could a Covid-free NZ be the answer to film industry's prayers?
A leading Australian screen industry figure says New Zealand's Covid-free status gives it a huge advantage when it comes to enticing high-value overseas film and TV productions. Audio
New support hub for foreigners in Queenstown inundated
More than 400 migrant workers and employers have already been helped by Queentown's new information centre, set up to help those stranded by Covid-19.
Nearly half of world population could go below poverty line - report
The Covid-19 crisis could see the number of people in extreme poverty rise to 1.1 billion worldwide under the worst-case scenario, researchers say.
Review shows rest home workers ill prepared for Covid-19
A review of Covid-19 clusters in rest homes shows some facilities were ill-prepared, there was a shortage of personal protective equipment of PPE for staff and there was little comprehension of the… Audio
Overseas Correspondent - Estonia
Silver Tambur joins us once again with the latest from Estonia. Audio
MOZART: Violin Concerto No 5 in A K219, Turkish
Amalia Hall (violin/director) with Orchestra Wellington. Audio
MOZART: Symphony No 31 in D K297, Paris
Orchestra Wellington, directed by Amalia Hall. Audio
Chris Smith: Covid-19 Q and A
Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith returns to answer questions about the emerging science around the novel coronavirus pandemic. This week: Sweden's state… Audio
Covid-19 developments in NZ and globally for 2 June
The Prime Minister says she will outline what alert level 1 will look like later this week. Read back through RNZ's live updates on Covid-19 for 2 June.
Opposition MPs urge immediate move to Covid-19 alert level 1
Senior opposition MPs are clamouring for New Zealand to move to alert level 1 now, but their leader is taking a more cautious stance.
Consents for new homes fell steeply during lockdown
Consents for new homes have fallen and the value of non-residential building consents has dropped steeply, Statistics New Zealand says.
Hidden transmission of Covid-19 still possible in NZ - expert
Hidden transmission of the Covid-19 coronavirus in New Zealand has not been ruled out, a member of the government's modelling team says. Audio
Immigration category's return scuttled by Covid-19
After a wait of more than three years for a government decision on family migration, grandparents had a glimmer of hope - before the coronavirus snuffed it out again.
