Covid 19
A Christmas like no other in Bethlehem
Brother Peter Bray is the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, the first university established in Palestine and the only Catholic University in the Holy Land. They're preparing for the biggest… Audio
Professor Michael Baker: 'Dangerous period ahead for NZ'
It's Christmas and everyone is feeling suitably festive after what has been the most trying of years, but now is not the time to let our guard down against the omnipresent threat of Covid-19, says… Audio
Covid-19 vaccine roll out starts in parts of the Pacific
Covid-19 vaccine roll out begins in CNMI this weekend but other Pacific countries still lack the ultra-cold storage facilities. Audio
Chris Smith: 2020 - the year of Covid
Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith's regular conversations about the science of the coronavirus pandemic have been a feature of the show this year. So what has… Audio
All Black Sam Cane speaks up on head injuries and care
Sam Cane capped his debut season as All Blacks captain with two honours at New Zealand Rugby's annual awards last night, taking out the overall player of the year as well as All Black of the year.
… Audio
Festival of Lights overcomes Covid-19 limits to put on show
While WOMAD has pulled the plug because of Covid-19, New Plymouth's famous Festival of the Lights has overcome the challenges of the pandemic to put on a show.
This year, 15 brand new installations… Video, Audio
New Sydney Covid-19 cluster up to 28, prompting more limits
The Covid-19 cluster in Sydney's Northern Beaches has grown by 10 - bringing the total number of cases to 28.
And the outbreak is prompting fresh restrictions on interstate travellers just a week out… Audio
Ministry of Health slated in long-awaited Roche report
The Ministry of Health has been slated in a long-awaited report which highlights serious shortcomings with New Zealand's testing and border regime.
The brutal findings have prompted the government to… Audio
Pacific nations lacking cold storage for Covid-19 vaccines
The Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out in the Northern Marianas this weekend, but other Pacific countries still lack the ultra cold facilities to store it.
The vaccine which has… Audio
New South Wales scrambles to contain new Covid-19 spread
Just a week out from Christmas, New South Wales is scrambling to find the source of five new Covid-19 cases.
As the country watches and waits, authorities are trying to trace the contacts of the… Audio
Govt confirms two more Covid-19 vaccines for NZ
Two new Covid-19 vaccines have been added to the list New Zealanders could get - if they pass all their trials and tests.
The government's made deals with the British company Astra Zeneca and the US… Video, Audio
Ports of Auckland boss blames all delays on Covid-19
The chief executive of the underperforming Ports of Auckland is insisting the delays to offloading freight and problems with its new automation system are the fault of Covid-19.
Importers are… Video, Audio
Closed borders and skills shortages put vets under pressure
Industry shortages and closed international borders are putting the veterinary industry under great strain. A survey of practices and animal hospitals done by the New Zealand Veterinary Association… Audio
Pacific digestive health training continues despite Covid-19
The Australian and New Zealand Gastroenterology International Training Association (ANZGITA) complete a successful year of teaching in the Pacific virtually because of Covid-19 restrictions. Audio
Govt details plan for potential Covid-19 outbreak over holidays
Even New Zealand's summer plans cannot be spared from the ongoing threat of Covid-19.
The government has released details on how it would respond to coronavirus spreading in the community this… Audio
Govt outlines Covid-19 summer resurgence plan
The government today outlined its Covid-19 summer resurgence plan. Audio
Covid-19: Ministry outlines resurgence plan
New Zealanders need to be prepared to stay put if caught up in Covid-19 outbreak over summer, but ready to return home if outbreak has spread widely, the government says. Covid-19 Response Minister… Audio
Queenstown operators want exact date for trans-Tasman travel
Queenstown tourist operators need an exact date for quarantine-free travel with Australia so they can ramp back up after cutting staff and services in the wake of Covid-19 and the closed border -… Video, Audio
MBIE confirms people can book MIQ spaces without flights
People are able to book managed isolation places by putting in flight numbers, even when they do not have a ticket for that flight, officials have confirmed. Rooms have been sitting empty in… Audio
Excessive phone time not bad for mental health
Contrary to popular belief, new research shows that the amount of time we spend on smartphones is not related to poor mental health. In fact, general smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety… Audio