Covid 19

Given the amount of potential job losses, it will be important for landlords to try and help tenants so that they can keep living in their rental properties. Audio

Bracing for 4 weeks of a housebound life, it's a huge call for all us. Audio

RNZ's Caitlin Cherry has been going through some of them, and is here to answer. Audio

David Hayman, Professor of Infectious Disease Ecology at Massey University School of Veterinary Science explains what community transmission is and the confusion about the term. Audio

There have now been more than 8300 completed tests in New Zealand. Among the many people and places under pressure right now are the laboratories doing the coronavirus testing. The experts in the… Audio

One of the strongest weapons we have in the fight against Covid 19 is contact tracing.  Audio

In the far North, leaders and police met last night to discuss how checkpoints will run and more hui have been underway today.

Hone Harawira, is running the response in Muriwhenua - and spoke to Mani… Audio

Livestreamed karakia are becoming a source of comfort as many start their lock down in the coming weeks.

Thousands have watched a livestream karakia on the Kiingitanga facebook page over the weekend… Audio

The police are playing a key role in the operational response to Covid-19.

Yesterday, Mike Bush, who is leading the response - says the priority for officers on patrol will be educating people about… Audio

If you have any questions for Dr Wiles, please email us at ninetonoon@rnz.co.nz or text us at 2101. Audio

Changes to the way courts normally operate are underway and Heads of Bench have identified proceedings that will be given priority, with special concern given to matters to do with liberty.The… Audio

Schools around the country have fallen silent today - as the doors are closed to all but the children of "essential workers". After tomorrow, they'll close to all students for at least the next four… Audio

With countries around the world banning public gatherings in a bid to curtail the coronavirus, outings to see your favourite musicans are off the agenda for now.

More and more stars are streaming… Video, Audio

New Zealanders abroad scrambling to return home will still be able to enter the country after it goes into nationwide self-isolation tomorrow at midnight.

But some New Zealanders stuck in remote… Audio

A huge spike in mobile calls yesterday led to phones across the country cutting out or not connecting at all.

In the wake of the Prime Minister's lockdown announcement, everyone wanted to talk to… Audio

We've had a number of audience members text and email in asking for clarification on what classifies as an essential service.

Will you be able to get a warrant of fitness for your car - will… Audio

The Government is putting $4 billion extra into boosting support for businesses and workers.

A cap for wage subsidies in last week's rescue package has been removed which means all businesses are now… Audio