Covid 19
The Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Louis Houlbrooke
On the Panel this morning are Josie Pagaini and Louis Houlbrooke. They look at guns, how much exercise we're getting, the success of the vaccine rollout in New Zealand, housing policy changes, and the… Audio
Professor Gary McLean on Covid-19 vaccine side effects
Gary McLean is with us to look at all of the latest news relating to Covid-19, including the mild systemic side effects people using Covid-19 vaccinations are experiencing, and why women are more… Audio
Mark Chapman: Lockdown in Mongolia
Kiwi Mark Chapman is a teacher at the International School of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. He is in his ninth lockdown and separated from his wife and children who are in Aotearoa. The weather is… Audio
Shoba Narayan: India in crisis
All across India, a trail of death and misery is devastating the country and pushing the overburdened healthcare system towards collapse. Oxygen and medicine are in short supply as the nation deals… Audio
Maritime Union discusses vaccine hesitancy at NZ ports
Some port workers around New Zealand in "high risk" roles handling international goods are refusing the Covid-19 vaccine.
Health bosses in Tairawhiti have expressed concern it makes communities… Video, Audio
MIQ boss details deadline for border worker vaccinations
About 50 of the country's border workers also appear to have refused the covid vaccine - as the deadline for all staff to be immunised nears.
As of midnight tonight, anyone working in MIQ facilities… Audio
Northlanders worry about Perth traveller
People in Northland are on edge after news a man travelled from a locked-down Perth to Auckland, via Sydney, and then drove up north. Audio
Australia suspends all flights from India until May 15
Australia's government says it will suspend all flights from India to Australia until the May 15.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement as India continues to deal with a record-breaking… Audio
Northlanders over 50 can now get Covid-19 vaccine
A big drop in the age limit for accessing the Covid-19 vaccine means anyone over 50 can now get their shot at Northland immunisation clinics.
The District Health Board announced the change through… Audio
Charter flight possible for cricketers heading to UK from India
New Zealand cricketers in India could miss out on the World Test Championship Final unless the UK government grants them an exemption to enter the country.
Even if that happens, a commercial flight… Video, Audio
Man who flew from Perth 'knew he should not be travelling to NZ' - Immigration boss
Despite Western Australia being in a three-day lockdown due to a community Covid-19 outbreak, it has been revealed a New Zealand citizen still managed to cross state lines to Sydney and fly from there… Video, Audio
More dialogue needed around India flight ban
Flights from India have been suspended for the past two weeks as part of a temporary ban, as the country experiences a devastating second wave of Covid-19 cases. Mohan Dutta talks to Karyn about what… Audio
Perth travel could resume shortly with Covid lockdown now over
The Government will today announce whether travel can resume between New Zealand and Perth, following a 72-hour lockdown in the Australian city. Perth went into a short lockdown on Friday after a… Audio
Dion Peat: marking ANZAC in South Korea
Wing commander Dion Peat is currently serving at the United Nations Command HQ - 60km south of Seoul, in the Republic of Korea. The main goal at the UN quarters is to maintain the Korean Armistice… Audio
Gerry Beckley: 'We now actually have a horse named No Name'
Founding member of the band America, Gerry Beckley, splits his time between Sydney and California — but due to Covid-19 has had to stay put for the time being, giving him the opportunity to focus on… Audio
Calling Home: Shannon Digby in Zons, Germany
Blenheim-born and Wellington-bred Shannon Digby is a mum of three who lives in Zons, a fairy-tale village on the edge of the Rhine river in the mid-West of Germany. Audio
Reporters finally have a nice day
On Monday, New Zealanders tuning into the news witnessed something rare: bulletins filled almost entirely with joy, relief, and even a bit of singing. Audio
Reporters finally have a nice day
On Monday, New Zealanders tuning into the news witnessed something rare: bulletins filled almost entirely with joy, relief, and even a bit of singing.
AudioVirologist Dr Chris Smith: Covid science news
Our regular commentator Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions. This week, the latest on India's… Audio
NZ, Aust commit to increase support for Covid-hit Pacific
Covid-19 response efforts in the Pacific were high on the agendas for discussions between the governments of New Zealand and Australia today. Audio