Covid 19

Two New Zealand crew members who've just returned from an Antarctic cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions -- are struggling to find their way home from South America.

They are now in Montevideo in… Audio

The families of people who die during the lockdown will be forced to grieve in isolation.

Funeral directors will continue as normal through Alert Level Four but funeral ceremonies and tangihanga have… Audio

With the country locked down, pregnant people will be relieved to know they can still receive care at home from a midwife.

If they have any symptoms of Covid-19, or any possible exposure to a… Audio

Residents of New Zealand's farthest reaches are waiting to hear when essential supplies will be able to come in.

From Stewart Island to Tokelau, local officials are working to preserve flight and… Audio

It's the first morning of New Zealand's four week lockdown in which our number one job is to stay at home to stop the spread of Covid-19.

If the message has got through there should be no one on the… Audio

It's day one of the Covid-19 Coronavirus lockdown. We break down the latest news and get some advice from a self-described expert in social isolation. Audio

Patrol vessels will be doing sweeps of the Marlborough Sounds from this morning to check for any recreational boaties and yachties flouting the lockdown rules.

Marlborough Harbourmaster Luke Grogan… Audio

The Government has frozen rents and is protecting tenants from eviction during the Covid-19 lockdown, but there is some confusion about what is expected of tenants if they get into financial… Audio

Some doctors are sending their children away from home during the lockdown as they struggle with child care while on the frontline of Covid-19.

They say it's been a stressful few days since the alert… Audio

Senior economists are predicting unemployment to reach 15 percent, with one warning it could even hit 30 percent as Covid-19 brings the economy to a shuddering halt.

They say the sudden stop to most… Audio

It is a "wartime level of investment".

That's how the Senate republican leader, Mitch McConnell, described the colossal US$2 trillion stimulus package that's just been agreed between Senate leaders… Audio

Prince Charles has the Coronavirus, and is displaying mild symptoms.

The heir to the throne is in isolation at Birkhall in Aberdeen, Scotland with his wife, Camilla, who has tested negative.

Their… Audio

There are currently 205 Covid-19 cases in the country, with fifty new cases yesterday.

The police have the power to order any person to stop any activity that contributes to the spread of Covid-19… Audio

New Zealand is waking up to a morning like no other in its history - people are confined to their homes, everything but essential services are shut.

The Prime Minister's expectation of what people… Audio

New Zealanders are waking up to a new reality - the country in isolation, to protect tens of thousands of New Zealanders from an invisible enemy - Covid-19.

As of midnight, everyone apart from… Audio

Tourists have been driving around in cars to find somewhere to stay as New Zealand locks down.

Officials say wherever you spent last night is the place you need to stay during the lockdown.

Tourism… Audio

An Auckland family doctor is opting to send her children away for the lockdown to keep them safe while she's on the Covid-19 frontline.

Marcia Wallace's husband is a primary school teacher so is able… Audio

Many New Zealanders were yesterday doing their last-minute grocery shop or tracking down the cable that will allow them to work from home.

Most shops had already shut down, except for supermarkets… Audio