Covid 19
Why a fast but faulty covid test is a useful tool to have
Rapid antigen tests have finally been approved for use in New Zealand. Critics say they're not accurate enough, but as we wave goodbye to an elimination strategy, we're going to need fast results.
AudioStaying afloat with government subsidies
The money thrown at businesses during our first lockdown last year has been refined and is now more targeted - but accountants warn the government can't save every struggling company. Audio
Staying afloat with government subsidies
The money thrown at businesses during our first lockdown last year has been refined and is now more targeted - but accountants warn the government can't save every struggling company.
AudioEmployers caught between rules and rights on vaccination
Employers trying to keep their workplaces safe are caught between four different conflicting laws and rights over compulsory vaccination - and they want some government guidance. Audio
Employers caught between rules and rights on vaccination
Employers trying to keep their workplaces safe are caught between four different conflicting laws and rights over compulsory vaccination - and they want some government guidance.
AudioWhy mask wearing will become a part of normal life
Mask wearing is here to stay - we explain why that's long overdue. Audio
Why you can't just spend to increase ICU bed numbers
Why have our intensive care facilities failed to keep up with population growth and demographic shifts?
Why you can't just spend to increase ICU bed numbers
Why have our intensive care facilities failed to keep up with population growth and demographic shifts?
AudioThe importance of using the right language in Covid times
The Samoan community in South Auckland feels dented and diminished by its experiences with the health system. When it comes to Pasifika people, getting the messaging right is vital.
The importance of using the right language in Covid times
The Samoan community in South Auckland feels dented and diminished by its experiences with the health system. When it comes to Pasifika people, getting the messaging right is vital.
AudioHow Covid-19 could be helping to daylight the hidden economy
New Zealand's second big Covid lockdown may be helping to shrink the country's hidden economy - the under-the-table work that no one pays tax on.
How Covid-19 could be helping to daylight the hidden economy
New Zealand's second big Covid lockdown may be helping to shrink the country's hidden economy - the under-the-table work that no one pays tax on.
AudioOn the path of a virus - the contact tracer
The job of a contact tracer is difficult, delicate, and a race against the clock.
On the path of a virus - the contact tracer
The job of a contact tracer is difficult, delicate, and a race against the clock.
AudioThe complexities of getting our food onto shop shelves
How the Delta variant has blown a hole in the security of our supply chains.
The complexities of getting our food onto shop shelves
How the Delta variant has blown a hole in the security of our supply chains.
AudioFrom poverty to helping trace Covid-19
Tough lessons in survival and strategy led Alan Chew to become a leader in innovation and philanthropy. The 66-year-old's now garnering applause for his role in helping New Zealand combat Covid-19. Audio
From poverty to helping trace Covid-19
Tough lessons in survival and strategy led Alan Chew to become a leader in innovation and philanthropy. The 66-year-old's now garnering applause for his role in helping New Zealand combat Covid-19.
AudioWhat's changed in a year with our must-view 1pm covid update
It's the same but darker - and at times lighter - than the 1pm Beehive presser of last year's lockdown.