New Zealand
'Family Lockdown Boogie' - behind the scenes of the viral video
If you have not heard about them already, the Buchanan family from Wellington have proven there is much fun to be had inside your bubble.
Jack Buchanan enlisted the help of his friend and… Video, Audio
Covid-19 in UK: Queen delivers message as Johnson goes to hospital
In the UK more than 4000 people, including doctors and nurses, have died during the coronavirus outbreak.
In the last 24 hours the Queen has made a rare public address and Prime Minister Boris… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Lawsuit prepared against Carnival Cruises
A class action is being prepared against Carnival Cruises after hundreds of passengers on the Ruby Princess became infected with Covid-19 and 10 people died.
The ship visited a number of New Zealand… Audio
Rest home's dementia unit a key cluster in NZ Covid-19 cases
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
Holiday bach owners urged to stay home at Easter
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
KidsCan trying to reach families in need under lockdown
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
Covid-19: How are businesses planning for life after lockdown?
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
Vanuatu already feeling force of Cyclone Harold
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.
… Video, Audio
Covid-19 lockdown: NZer stuck on Maldives atoll
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
Concerns in Kaikohe after positive Covid-19 case at supermarket
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
Covid-19 cases on Ruby Princess a surprise to NZ passenger
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
Covid-19: Rosewood Rest Home NZ's most vulnerable cluster
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
Covid-19 lockdown: NZ update on Monday 6 April
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
Sir Michael Morpurgo: Covid-19 will leave us a kinder world
Sir Michael Morpurgo believes that once the Covid-19 pandemic is beaten, the world will be a kinder, more compassionate place. The War Horse author joins the show to discuss the pandemic and the light… Audio
Kiwi facing intense lockdown conditions in French Guiana
Things have intensified in French Guiana since we last spoke to Nicholas Holmes, with the lockdown extended four weeks and a curfew put in place from 9pm-5am. Those who break the curfew risk a €3750… Audio
Linda Clark & Michael Barnett on NZ's Covid-19 response
Panellists Linda Clark and Michael Barnett are back again to offer their thoughts on New Zealand's response to the threat of Covid-19 and how the country is managing 10 days into the lockdown period.
…New Zealander stuck in Peru during Covid-19 lockdown gets back to UK
We've been speaking with Jo Tovee, a Kiwi stuck in Lima amid some fraught circumstances as a tourist during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since we last caught up with Jo, she managed to get on a UK… Audio
'Pandemic' scientist makes breakthrough on Covid-19 cure
Scientists around the world have been racing to develop treatments, cures and a vaccine for Covid-19, and are getting closer by the day.
Jacob Glanville, who's one of the stars of Netflix documentary… Video, Audio
Covid-19 cases in NZ will keep rising - Health boss
Despite the drop in Covid-19 cases over the past week, the Director-General of Health says they will continue to rise.
Today the numbers jumped to 647 total after 58 new confirmed and probable cases… Audio
Covid-19 lockdown: How to exercise and keep your distance
Walkers out for their daily exercise are getting to grips with the new etiquette of social distancing.
But it is not all as easy as it seems. From being shouted at by neighbours, to avoiding the… Video, Audio