Quarantine
Walkergate revives Dirty Politics vibes
A universally-condemned leak of Covid-19 patients' personal data for political purposes - by an MP and a big-name pundit - prompted the media to ask if 'Dirty Politics' was back - or had ever gone… Audio
The History of Quarantine in NZ
New Zealand has a long history of quarantining people coming into New Zealand. Audio
New privacy investigation into quarantine information leak
A high powered investigation is to begin into the breach of privacy for 18 people who have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last week. Audio
Govt to look at reinstating compassionate leave for those in Covid-19 managed isolation
Minister Megan Woods and Air Commodore Digby Webb are giving an update on the country's Covid-19 isolation and quarantine system. Audio
NZ man's second round of managed isolation
Aaron Fry has found himself in managed isolation for the second time since the Covid-19 outbreak reached New Zealand. Audio
Cut-through for the climate in the times of Covid-19
Stuff published the first edition of its climate change initiative The Forever Project in late March - the very day we went into lockdown. Understandably, it didn't make much impact but this week it’s… Audio
'We’re essentially being treated like celebrities'
As more people talk about the difficulties they face in managed isolation at hotels around NZ, returned expat Kate Catalinac says they should stop complaining. Audio
China correspondent: 'Beijing authorities are spooked'
China is never out of the news, and in the past week the stories there have been big ones. Nathan van der Klippe is joining us, our China correspondent, and the Asia correspondent for the Globe & Mail… Audio
Continued frustrations with border quarantine
There is continued anger and frustration with the quarantine process at the border. Audio
Megan Woods to take over managed isolation facilities
The Housing Minister, Megan Woods, has been put in charge of managed isolation and quarantine facilities.
The move follows the revelation that two women were able to leave managed isolation on… Audio
Frustration at 'bumbling' quarantine health officials
A visiting Australian woman, Mel Langsford talks to Kathryn about her frustration with bumbling health officials and the risk to her family during their 14 days isolating at an Auckland hotel, after… Audio
Defence Force involved with isolation and quarantine of NZers
Defence Force personnel are guarding an Auckland hotel where two women who have since tested positive for Covid-19 were in managed isolation.
A person in a Navy uniform has been stationed outside the… Audio
Concerns over managed isolation and exemption protocols
Some people could still be allowed to leave covid-19 quarantine facilities, despite the government banning compassionate exemptions.
Two women have tested positive for the disease after travelling… Audio
Ombudsman to inspect isolation and quarantine facilities
The Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, has announced all Covid-19 isolation and quarantine facilities will be independently inspected.
Mr Boshier announced the inspection programme at a select committee… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Public health physician Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Public health physician from the University of Otago Wellington, Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He… Audio
Covid-19: The uncertain future of global air travel
Many airlines grounded their fleets in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, while most others were forced to cancel the majority of their flights. Ian Petchenik is a spokesperson Flightradar24, a global… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours about the pandemic and the… Audio
3MM: Peter Dunne on the legalities of lockdown
Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Former MP Peter Dunne discusses the human rights and legal issues surrounding Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Audio
Johan Giesecke: Why lockdowns are the wrong approach
Professor Johan Giesecke is one of the world's most senior epidemiologists. He believes lockdowns like the one we've just had in New Zealand are just a way of delaying the inevitable. Professor… Audio