Lisa Owen

A dementia care facility in Christchurch has been identified as one of 12 key clusters of Covid-19 cases, and it has prompted a scramble for experienced aged care staff.

Sixteen residents and staff… Audio

Residents of popular holiday home destinations are urging owners to stay away with concerns some may break the lockdown for Easter.

The mayor of Central Otago, Tim Cadogan, lives in Clyde, and says… Audio

Children who would usually get guaranteed meals through their school are going hungry as families struggle to afford groceries during the lockdown.

The charity KidsCan is rushing to get thousands of… Video, Audio

Pressure is on the government to start relaxing lockdown rules and let struggling business open again before it is too late.

But with predictions of jobless numbers hitting more than 200,000 and full… Audio

A category five cyclone - the largest possible - is set for a direct hit on Vantuatu's largest island, Santo, within the next hour, with hundreds already seeking shelter in evacuation centres.

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The New Zealand government has made arrangements to charter a flight for New Zealanders stranded in Peru. Around 87 New Zealanders are there and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the flight will… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

Hundreds of people from the small Northland community of Kaikohe are anxiously lining up in their cars for Covid-19 tests, after a supermarket worker tested positive.

More than 150 people showed up… Audio

The Covid-19-stricken Ruby Princess cruise ship has finally docked in New South Wales - where sick crew are being treated onboard and the more serious cases transferred to hospital.

About 200 of the… Video, Audio

A group of 20 elderly residents being moved from their Christchurch rest home are currently considered New Zealand's most vulnerable. 

The group from Rosewood Rest Home's dementia unit are being… Video, Audio

Encouraging signs, as the number of new Covid-19 cases continues to level off - but a warning that we're a long way off the end goal of stamping the virus out.

On Monday there were 67 new cases… Video, Audio

Four weeks at home in isolation means more time on our hands than ever before.

So what better chance to dust off the dumb-bells in the garage and exercise?

But how much is too much and where does… Audio

From a reverend hosting a dance rave in his office, to more than 100 farming mums donning their wedding gowns and toasting each other online - New Zealanders are sharing some of the creative ways… Video, Audio

There is concern with all the focus on Covid-19 people who are seriously ill with other conditions are leaving it too long before seeking medical help.

General practitioners are doing most of their… Video, Audio

The police are working to ensure the security and quality of tracking software being used during the nationwide lockdown.

Some people who have entered the country in the past fortnight have been sent… Audio

Eight more tourists who had been stuck in South America have arrived back in New Zealand but there is no good news on the horizon for around 80 others still stuck in Peru.

A chartered flight, leaving… Audio

As many as 100,000 foreigners could leave the country soon, now the government has relaxed domestic travel restrictions for people who want to get out of Aotearoa.

They are now allowed to fly… Audio

One of the most significant global events since World War II. That's how many history teachers believe the Covid-19 pandemic will be seen in the future.

So how can we help historians and future… Audio

Millions of religious people around the world are preparing to celebrate major feasts and festivals while in lockdown at home.

Next week Christians mark Holy Week and Easter, while Jewish people… Video, Audio

During the Covid-19 lockdown, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson are in the same bubble, and they're addressing the nation on a daily basis. 

But what has happened to… Video, Audio