Covid 19
Otago Uni students help out those in self-isolation
A flat of seven students in Dunedin have put out an offer to help people stuck at home in self-isolation, or too vulnerable to do things like pick up groceries or prescriptions. They've posted on… Audio
Covid-19 fallout on agricultural sector
Tim Hunt, head of research at Rabobank Australia and New Zealand, talks to Kathryn Ryan about the Covid-induced impacts on the agricultural sector, especially as the tourism sector collapse means… Audio
Business braced for mass layoffs
Business leaders say they're bracing for mass layoffs this week and hope Cabinet will today sign off on a further package of support. RNZ understands Cabinet is to consider more help for business… Audio
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
Germany has shut down schools and universities, as well as non-essential establishments, border controls are in force and citizens are drastically reducing their public life. The measures have been… Audio
Covid-19: Doctors demand more personal protective gear
GPs and hospitals are bracing for a busy week ahead and GPs are moving to consulting at a distance.From today, where possible GPS are aiming to treat the bulk of their patients online or over the… Audio
Are we testing enough for COVID 19?
6000 thousand tests have been done in New Zealand for Covid 19 since the first case entered the country from Iran on February 28th.Yesterday 1200 laboratory tests were carried out.The test are being… Audio
People aren't getting the message: Infectious diseases expert
David Hayman - Professor of Infections Disease Ecology at Massey University - has looked for Ebola in bats, and worked on non-vaccine preventable rabies viruses, says Covid 19 is absolutely serious in… Audio
NZ eight days behind the UK in Covid-19 development
An epidemiologist says New Zealand can't afford to be complacent about its relatively low numbers of Covid-19 cases, and says he estimates - allowing for population size - that the country is running… Audio
Long time actors out of work for the first time in decades
Some of the country's high profile actors are now out of a job.
The arts, theatre and television industry has been especially hard-hit by the sudden economic downturn linked to Covid-19.
Actor and… Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis left unemployed in Australia head home
New Zealanders who have lost their jobs across the ditch are looking to move back home.
Australia won't be giving government support to Kiwi who are living and working there.
Advocate for New… Audio
Covid-19: Iwi plan to illegally close tribal borders
More iwi are planning to close their tribal borders in the fight against Covid-19, despite warnings from police doing so is illegal.
Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi Te Whānau ā Apanui announced at the… Audio
Covid-19: Agencies prepare for domestic violence increase
Agencies are preparing for an increase in domestic violence as more people are isolated at home due to Covid-19.
Women's Refuge is working with the government to make sure women will still be able to… Audio
Covid-19: Tips for working from home
Thousands of New Zealanders are expected to be working from home today.
Bart de Vries is a personal workspace and behaviour expert and he says working from home will be difficult for many people.
He… Audio
Covid-19: Commerce Commission told to be lenient with competition rules
The Government has told the Commerce Commission now is not the time for strict competition rules to get in the way of responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi has… Audio
Covid-19: Hospitality industry asking customers to sign in
New rules covering bars, restaurants and casinos came into effect at the weekend.
As well as customers needing to stay at least a metre away from each other, venues are now expected to do head counts… Audio
Covid-19: GPs told to talk to patients by phone or online
GPs have been told to immediately switch to talking to patients by phone or online before granting a face-to-face appointment.
The College of General Practitioners says from today, all GPs should do… Audio
The Coronavirus Podcast: Level Two
RNZ's podcast on the Covid-19, Coronavirus outbreak, hosted by Indira Stewart. This episode we have audience Q+A with Otago University Epidemiologist Dr Patricia Priest. Audio
Covid-19: Agencies want empty motels for rough sleepers
As more cases of Covid-19 arise, people are being cautioned to work from home or stay home if sick, but what if you don't have a home?
Agencies working with the homeless community worry that people… Audio
Covid-19: Australian pubs, clubs, churches forced to shut
Indoor venues in Australia including pubs, clubs and churches will be shut from noon today in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Restaurants and cafes will be allowed to offer takeaway services… Audio
Covid-19: Testing laboratories struggling with demand
Laboratories testing for Covid-19 are struggling to cope with demand.
So far 6000 people have been tested - but only those who have travelled overseas or have had close contact with probable or… Audio