Covid 19
Coronavirus: Crowded house dwellers concerned about lockdown
People living in crowded or small houses are concerned about spending at least four weeks in lockdown.
RNZ reporter Meriana Johnsen asked people on the streets of Wellington how they were planning to… Audio
Coronavirus: Ferry passengers trapped in Picton
Police have ordered passengers trying to get on he Bluebridge ferry from Picton to Wellington to disperse.
Pam Corbett is one of those trying to get on the ferry this morning.
She speaks to Corin… Audio
Coronavirus: Countdown pleads shoppers to calm down
Supermarkets across the country were frantic yesterday as people raided the shelves for food and supplies.
Countdown and Foodstuffs have urged customers to shop normally.
Kiri Hannafin represents… Audio
Coronavirus: Who is out and about
Welcome to the beginning of a new normal, as the country prepares to enter quarantine for at least a month.
Today, we're at Covid 19 Alert Level Three. At this level, many shops and businesses are… Audio
Lockdown
The whole country is bracing go into isolation. We break down what you need to know. Plus, tips and tricks to keeping children calm and happy. Audio
Coronavirus: Hospitality businesses fear for their future
Already reeling before the announcement of a nationwide lockdown some hospitality businesses are now worried about their long-term viability.
Faced with shutting their doors for at least four weeks… Audio
Coronavirus: What's closed and what's open
We have been inundated with questions about what is an essential service and what will stay open.
There's more open than you'd think with there being quite a few jobs and services that people need… Audio
Coronavirus: Schools closed from today
All schools will be closed from today except for the children of essential workers such as doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers and police.
From Thursday they will be closed full stop.
Some schools… Audio
Coronavirus: Reserve Bank moves to quantitative easing
After making an emergency cut to the Official Cash Rate last week to an all-time low of 0.25percent, the Reserve Bank is taking further steps to cushion the economic impact of the Coronavirus… Audio
Coronavirus: Prime Minister on lockdown
New Zealand is heading into lockdown.
As of Tuesday it is level three - mass gatherings are banned, public venues including cinemas, libraries, restaurants and bars will be shut and there'll be no… Audio
Coronavirus: Lockdown will slow spread, but cases will rise first - expert
Health officials say modelling shows that going into lockdown and reducing person to person contact over the next few weeks will slow the spread of coronavirus.
The number of confirmed cases in New… Audio
Coronavirus: Essential industries vow to carry on
As people steel themselves for the coronavirus lockdown, leaders from some of the country's essential industries are assuring the public they'll keep on providing the goods and services to get people… Audio
Coronavirus: New Zealand heading into lockdown
New Zealand is now heading into lockdown.
Today it's level three - mass gatherings are banned, public venues including cinemas, libraries, restaurants and bars will be shut and there'll be no school… Audio
Covid-19: Councils to maintain essential services
Councils say they'll be able to maintain essential services across New Zealand during the lockdown.
That includes services like drinking and waste water, rubbish collection and public transport for… Audio
Coronavirus: Doctor reacts to lockdown news
A doctor who helped launch a petition urging the Government to put New Zealand in lockdown is pleased the alert level will rise to its maximum tomorrow, but wants more to be done.
New Zealand will go… Audio
Coronavirus: Country prepares for nationwide lockdown
With a nationwide lockdown imminent, New Zealanders are rushing to return to their homes; others are frantically stocking their shelves.
From today, non-essential businesses should be moving to close… Audio
Coronavirus: Thousands of tourists could be stranded in NZ
Tens of thousands of people may be left stranded in New Zealand as popular transit airports start to close their doors.
Singapore's Changi Airport banned all transiting visitors yesterday while… Audio
Coronavirus: What will stay open through the lockdown
There's been some confusion about what constitutes an essential service during the four week lockdown and which shops people will still be able to go.
There's more open than you'd think with there… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 24 March 2020
A nation in self-isolation. We'll talk to the Prime Minister. Schools begin their shut down. Essential services promise they'll get people through. We'll tell you exactly what will stay open. Audio
Kiri Hannifin from Countdown Supermarkets
Comments on the latest covid-19 measures from Kiri Hannifin of Countdown Supermarkets. Audio