Corona Virus
Covid-19: Doctors launch petition calling for lockdown
A group of doctors has launched a petition urging the Government to raise the coronavirus alert level to its maximum of level four.
They say the Government has under-reacted to the threat by keeping… Audio
Covid-19: Boris Johnson announces rise in UK death toll
The death toll has risen in the UK to 281 and there are now 5700 cases.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just made the announcement.
London correspondent Vincent McAvinney speaks to Corin… Audio
Covid-19: Marist College shut after positive test
An Auckland secondary school is to close for three days because a staff member has tested positive for Covid-19.
Marist College in Mt Albert has been contacting parents this evening to let them know… Audio
Covid-19: Finance Minister on economic relief package
An economic relief package for Covid-19 is due to be announced tomorrow.
The travel industry is reeling from the new travel restrictions.
It is expected Air New Zealand will have to make big… Audio
Covid-19: Economist on official cash rate cut
The Reserve Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate, to support the economy against the impact of the Covid-19 virus. The central bank cut its official cash rate to 0.25 percent from one percent.
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Covid-19: 'Tough decisions' needed to keep virus out - microbiologist
Auckland University microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles is imploring everyone to work together to stop the spread of Covid-19.
New Zealand now has eight confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Everyone who… Audio
Covid-19: Unions call for increased support for workers
The Council of Trade Unions wants increased support for workers hit by the coronavirus and that would include income support for people who are casual or contractors.
The government is set to… Audio
Covid-19: Businesses fear they may not survive cruise ship ban
Businesses in Akaroa are worried they will find it hard to survive the abrupt end to the cruise ship season.
The government is stopping any new cruise ships from visiting New Zealand until the end of… Audio
Covid-19: Airline pilots expect flight network reductions
The Air Line Pilots's Association expects flight networks will be substantially reduced and further disruption is likely as tough new border rules to tackle the spread of Covid-19 are brought in.
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Covid-19: Tough new border measures put in place
Tough new travel restrictions have been put into place to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Anyone arriving into New Zealand from overseas - excluding the pacific islands - will be required to go into two… Audio
Covid-19: Airport feels blow of increased travel restrictions
From today every traveller who lands in New Zealand is being met by a health official at the airport with instructions on how to manage two weeks in isolation.
Customs has also closed its e-gates and… Audio
Covid-19: Tens of thousands of tourism jobs on the line
The tourism industry is warning tens of thousands of jobs could be on the line over Covid-19.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa's chief executive Chris Roberts speaks to Philippa Tolley. Audio
Covid-19: Stimulus package to be 'multi-billion dollar spend'
Every traveller who lands in New Zealand from today onward is being met by a health official at the airport with instructions on how to manage two weeks in isolation.
Customs has also closed its… Audio
Covid-19: How Kiwis feel about new restrictions
From today every traveller who lands in New Zealand is being met by a health official at the airport with instructions on how to manage two weeks in isolation.
Customs has also closed its e-gates and… Audio
Covid-19: Three cases in French Polynesia, another three in Guam
Pacific countries have imposed strict border measures to try to keep the coronavirus from gaining a foothold in the islands.
Six cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Pacific so far - the… Audio
Covid-19: Businesses awaiting government help
Tourism companies are already feeling the impact of the latest travel restrictions which kicked in at 1am this morning.
Now anyone flying into New Zealand, except from the Pacific Islands, must go… Audio
Covid-19: What it's like arriving home to self-isolation
Travel restrictions are now in force for all people flying into New Zealand.
All people travelling into the country, except from the Pacific Islands, must now go into isolation for 14 days to curb… Audio
Covid-19: Mayoral elections held in France amid lockdown
Local mayoral elections are being held across France despite new restrictions announced during the weekend.
All non-essential public spaces including cafes, restaurants, cinemas and gyms have been… Audio
Covid-19: Schools cancel overseas trips
Schools are cancelling class trips overseas because of travel restrictions and insurance problems related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many schools have been trying to decide what to do about trips that… Audio
Strict measures in Europe to tackle Covid-19
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney looks at how European nations have toughened their public health measures in response to the outbreaks of coronavirus cases, with Italy and France the first… Audio