Covid 19
Amid Covid-19 crisis, Fiji politicians arrested for criticising govt
Fiji's opposition leader says he won't be intimidated or silenced for criticising government over a land bill.
At least seven politicians were arrested and taken into custody and questioned by… Audio
No Covid-19 cases in Taranaki after virus found in wastewater
Taranaki appears to have dodged another Covid-19 bullet - with no cases found after the virus was detected in New Plymouth wastewater.
But locals aren't taking anything for granted with hundreds… Audio
NZers face anxious wait for extra lifeline flights from NSW
The government is looking at rejigging MIQ so it can make space for more people coming back from New South Wales.
New Zealanders in Australia have until Friday to get on a flight back, before the… Audio
Seymour calls for privately-run MIQ for vaccinated travellers
Privately run isolation facilities for fully vaccinated travellers will boost business and help New Zealand reconnect with the rest of the word according to the ACT Party.
It has newly released… Video, Audio
What non-fungible tokens are, and how they change owning art for young people
Lisa Reihana, Ane Tonga, Scott Lawrie and Deborah Rundle discuss a time of change for visual art with Claire Ulenberg at Creative Matakana. Recorded in May 2021. Audio
My Current Song: John Hanlon, This is New York
Kiwi musician John Hanlon appeared on Sunday Morning a couple of weeks ago but sent us the demo versions of some of the tracks by accident. We thought it only fair to get John back on and showcase one… Audio
Why you'll need to quarantine before going to Mars
Writer and podcaster Nicola Twilley's latest book, co-authored with husband Geoff Manaugh, is Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine. She joins the show to discuss the importance of… Audio
Calling Home: Amanda Ellis in Honolulu
Amanda Ellis arrived in Hawai'i in 2016 and no other place outside of New Zealand has had a stronger impact on her own personal growth than Hawai'i. She's Calling Home this morning from Manoa Valley… Audio
The problem with economists' forecasts
The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media? Audio
The problem with economists' forecasts
The data is clear: economists' forecasts are often wrong. Given their track record, shouldn't these prognostications come with more caveats and disclaimers when they're broadcast by the media?
AudioThe Weekend Panel with Nalini Baruch and Neil Waka
This morning our panellists will be discussing the suspension of the trans-Tasman travel bubble, the Olympics, the increase in sick leave from five to 10 days and the loss of money from the Americas… Audio
East Cape Covid-19 vaccinations: 'We protect ourselves, we protect our pakeke'
The small predominantly Māori communities in Te Tairāwhiti north of Gisborne are almost fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
In Te Araroa this week, close to two hundred second doses were given over… Video, Audio
DHB apologises over 'inappropriate' Covid-19 pamphlet
Officials are investigating how a Covid-19 pamphlet showing a cartoon virus with a full face moko being kicked was able to make it through quality checks. The Bay of Plenty health staff have… Audio
Covid-19 in Fiji: Pressure builds for govt to change strategy
Yet more pressure is mounting on the Fijian government to impose a national lockdown amid the worsening Covid-19 crisis.
More than 16,000 people infected with the virus are in isolation - with a… Audio
PM explains rules for returnees from different Australian states
It is a different deal for New Zealand returnees depending on what Australian state they are in.
New South Wales is the worst hit with 136 new community Covid-19 cases in greater Sydney today, with… Audio
Quarantine-free NZ-AUS travel suspended - latest details
The trans-Tasman bubble has officially burst and with it the plans of those hoping to visit loved ones across the ditch.
The government today announced quarantine-free travel with Australia will be… Audio
NSW hits new record with 124 Covid-19 cases
New South Wales has today reported a new high of 124 Covid-19 cases, with close to 90 of those people wandering in the community while infectious.
Greater Sydney is in the fourth week of a lockdown… Video, Audio
Covid-19 vaccine rollout 'inconsistent' - Wellington chemist
In Wellington, some pharmacies have been told, 'thanks but no thanks', when it comes to helping with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Ben Latty from the capital's Wellworks Pharmacy said it is an… Video, Audio
Pharmacies 'underutilised' in Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Pharmacies say they are underutilised and getting mixed messages from health officials - despite being an obvious solution to the sluggish Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
About 13 percent of New Zealanders… Video, Audio
Cabinet holds urgent meeting over trans-Tasman bubble
Cabinet ministers are meeting right now to decide the fate of the trans-Tasman bubble.
The meeting has been called just hours after New South Wales recorded 124 new Covid-19 cases - a record high in… Video, Audio