Life And Society

Covid-19 could been have spreading in Auckland for weeks, with dozens of people already infected.

Infectious disease experts say it's likely the four cases confirmed in a family on Tuesday are a few… Audio

Covid-19 could have been spreading in Auckland for weeks before the latest community outbreak was discovered.

How a man contracted the virus, before passing it onto family members, remains a mystery… Audio

A young Rangi Pou was on the cusp of adolescence when his father said it was time he become a man and fend for himself. For Pou, that meant growing up on the streets, getting involved in the world of… Audio

Face masks are suddenly a very real part of life for New Zealanders, who haven't donned them en masse since the pandemic began.

But the official guidance now says we should be using them in certain… Audio

Restaurants and cafes in Wellington struggling to get back on their feet after the first lockdown say the return to Alert Level 2 is familiar but unwelcome.

This time all businesses are required to… Audio

Tourism businesses in Rotorua are already feeling the impact of the latest Covid-19 scare with a lot of people cancelling trips this weekend.

An extra testing clinic has opened in Rotorua after it… Audio

Covid-19 could have been spreading in Auckland for weeks before the latest community outbreak was discovered. How four family members got the disease remains a mystery.

They have no known connection… Audio

The United Kingdom has plunged into its worst recession on record.

The British economy shrank 20.4 percent in the second quarter of 2020.

By way of comparison: In its worst month during the 2008… Audio

The move to Level 3 has emptied Auckland schools, forcing teachers and children to return to online and distance learning.

Karen McMurray from Randwick Park School spoke to our education… Audio

There are nine police checkpoints at Auckland's boundaries to prevent residents from leaving - and outsiders coming in.

Members of Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua are assisting police run the northern… Audio

Auckland is waking up to the first full day at Alert Level 3, it came into place at midday yesterday and from early morning people were lining up at Covid-19 testing stations and heading to the… Audio

Ambiguity, uncertainty and unpredictability are three key indicators for stress, and Aucklanders in particular are going through all of those right now. A clinical psychiatrist has some sound advice. 

The Dunedin Municipal Chambers clock crept forward this week, with people noticing that it was six minutes ahead yesterday morning. Dunedin clock maker, Jeff Martin has been caring for the clock in… Audio

Auckland has ground to a halt today as people rushed out to get supplies, Covid tests, and work gear, as the level three restrictions came into place.

It was gridlock around the six testing centres… Video, Audio

As Auckland goes into Level 3 lockdown and New Zealand enters Level 2 lockdown following four positive Covid-19 cases in south Auckland, Health Minister Chris Hipkins joins Lisa Owen with the latest… Video, Audio

The Student Volunteer Army's grocery delivery is back up and running in Auckland for essential workers and those unable to get help. 700 volunteers at the ready! Audio

Listener, Tim talks to Jesse about how there are about 30 people in line outside the Dunedin central Countdown. Audio

With community transmission detected all aged care facilities have closed their doors until midnight on Friday to anyone but staff and suppliers. Grey Power President Mac Welch talks to Jesse about… Audio

As alert level three comes into effect across the Auckland region, Aucklanders have ignored the Prime Minister's pleas to not panic buy.  Countdown General Manager, Kiri Hannifin talks to Jesse about… Audio