Covid 19
Chris Smith - COVID-19 pandemic update
Dr Chris Smith, consultant virologist at Cambridge University and one of BBC Radio 5 Live's Naked Scientists, is back, with the latest info on COVID-19, and practical advice to help us manage the… Audio
Calls to resist the urge to politicise the coronavirus
Fifty of the country's leading infectious disease and public health scientists and professionals are calling on political leaders to collaborate not campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19… Audio
SPECIAL: Covid19 and the economy
Fiona Acheson from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise joins the Two Cents' Worth team to discuss the economic ramifications of the coronavirus, covid-19. Audio
Covid19 myths and how to avoid them
Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Jesse for an update on Covid19 and to try and dispel some of the misinformation floating around. Audio
Auckland's Pasifika Festival cancelled
RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher reports from the Auckland Council where Mayor Phil Goff has announced this weekend's Pasifika Festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Audio
Advice to employers coping with Covid-19 isolation
More than 9000 New Zealanders are in isolation as the country deals with the global outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus, but what issues is this throwing up for employers? Earlier this week the… Audio
Travel bans cause dismay and uncertainty, markets plunge
There's massive uncertainty in the travel and export sectors due to Covid-19, amid the escalating lock downs in Europe and the United States, and with new travel restrictions on the cards for New… Audio
Covid-19: Kiwis more concerned about impact on economy than health
A recent survey shows New Zealanders are more concerned about the financial losses from Covid-19 than they are about the impact of the coronavirus to their health. Audio
Corona virus declared a pandemic by WHO, what does that mean?
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronvirus a pandemic, we speak to Dr Siouxsie Wiles about what that means. US correspondent Simon Hampton also updates what's happening in the U.S where… Audio
UK cuts rates
The Bank of England has become the latest central bank to cut rates in response to the virus outbreak. Audio
House roars back to life but Covid-19 could be a gamechanger
House prices have had their strongest lift in more than four years, but the Covid-19 virus may alter things. Audio
Don't knock the IT dept, Techweek, working from home etiquette
Technology correspondent Sarah Putt looks at how the Treasury 'hack' highlights how important an IT department really is. She'll look at Techweek, and why it's focused on how connected New Zealanders… Audio
UK unveils £30bn stimulus to combat effects of Coronavirus
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about how the UK is handling its Covid-19 response, stopping short of banning mass gatherings or advising people to work at home. He'll look at new… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: How not to cover Covid-19
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the perils of both-sides journalism during the Covid-19 crisis, a weird on-air monologue from Kerre McIvor, and some slightly… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: How not to cover Covid-19
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the perils of both-sides journalism during the Covid-19 crisis, a weird on-air monologue from Kerre McIvor, and some slightly…
AudioThe Covid curve, caterpillar plastic eaters
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles updates Kathryn on developments with Covid-19 - and why we all need to help flatten the Covid curve. She'll also look at how the beeswax-melting digestive system of… Audio
More retailers hit sales wall due to Covid-19 outbreak
Retailers are telling a different story. Their industry group says two-thirds are reporting negative impacts related to the Covid-19 outbreak, compared to a third last month. Audio
Last month's Truckometer indicates business as usual
The Covid-19 virus seems to have only limited impact on activity if last month's freight and passenger traffic movements are anything to go by. Audio
Beehive's coronavirus business package, and Air NZ CEO pay cut
Business commentator Fran O'Sullivan joins Kathryn to talk about whether the Beehive's economic measures to ease the coronavirus effects on business go far enough as New Zealand slides towards… Audio
Trump's handling of coronavirus, Biden up in the polls
USA correspondent Susan Davis looks at the response to Covid-19 in the US and whether Congress may have to pass an economic stimulus package as President Trump is criticised for his handling of the… Audio
