Managed Isolation
Expats 'dismayed' by lack of action on MIQ availability
Some people trying desperately to return to New Zealand feel like they've been missed out in the government's latest border annoucements.
Crowded House keyboardist's 'arrival' 35 years in the making
He's one of the most acclaimed and eclectic producers of his generation, having worked with some of music's biggest names. Now, Mitchell Froom gets to move out of the studio and behind the keyboard… Audio
'We cannot blame sharks for us encountering them more' - shark expert
There has been a seeming multiplicity of shark sightings and encounters around the coastline this summer. However, scientist Riley Elliott says with we cannot blame sharks for us encountering them… Audio
Media milk sensitivity over suspicions of special treatment
Against the backdrop of anger over denying MIQ to a terminally-ill Kiwi in Japan - while the Wiggles got a fast-track through the border from Australia - a story about special arrangements for a top… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
New Zealander Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University and also a researcher with Imperial College. Dr McLean joins the show from London to look at the… Audio
Life inside the NBA Bubble: Ben Golliver
A fascinating social and sporting experiment's been going on in Florida for the past 2 months. The National Basketball Association's spent an estimated US$180 million on creating an isolation zone-… Audio
Government ramps up security at isolation hotels
The government has announced plans for upgraded security at isolation hotels. Enhanced CCTV capabilities will feature a thermal imaging system which would trigger an alarm if a returnee broke out. The… Audio
Epidemiologist on latest Covid-19 cases
Covid-19 has been able to get into the Auckland community at least twice, although the exact method of transmission is a mystery for both occasions. Otago University epidemiologist professor Michael… Audio
Only 40% of iso, quarantine staff tested before Covid-19 outbreak
Only 40-percent of staff working in managed isolation and quarantine facilities were tested prior to last week's Covid-19 community outbreak in Auckland. This comes after a maintenance worker at one… Audio
Woman charged for trying to break into isolation facility
The minister in charge of managed isolation facilities says people breaking in poses as much of a risk to public health as those breaking out.
A woman has been charged with unlawfully being on the… Audio
Returning New Zealanders can now be charged for isolation
New Zealanders flying into the country can now be charged for their stay in managed isolation.
MPs have been debating the legislation under urgency this morning, and it passed through all stages with… Audio