Covid 19
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 August
In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
Coalition slams Labour ministers' no-show at public Covid hearing
Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have all refused to appear, leading the Royal Commission to cancel next week's public hearing. Audio
Former ministers defend not showing up to Covid hearing
The Royal Commission of Inquiry aims to find lessons from the government response to better prepare for future pandemics. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Former PM Jacinda Ardern stands by decision to skip Covid-19 public hearing
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is standing by her decision to skip a public hearing for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 Pandemic. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
WHO's Covid-19 special envoy David Nabarro dies at 75
David Nabarro, the World Health Organization's special envoy for Covid-19 since the early stages of the outbreak in 2020, has died.
US rejects WHO pandemic changes to global health rules
The US has rejected amendments adopted in 2024 to the WHO's legally binding health rules aimed at improving preparedness for future pandemics.
Royal Commission into Covid-19 response
The second phase of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response, got underway this week in Auckland. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, the Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
Covid Royal Commission enters fifth day
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response has entered its fifth day and follows a tense session of hearings on Thursday, with critics describing what they called… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9th July 2025
In today's episode, the Covid-19 inquiry has been told about the impact of the lockdowns on the Pasfika school students; CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the… Audio
Covid inquiry hears of impacts on Pasifika school students
The Covid-19 inquiry has been told about the impact of the lockdowns on the Pasfika school students, with many whānau not having wifi let alone spare laptops to do the work from home. Reporter Victor… Audio
Some still terrified of leaving their homes after Covid
An advocate says some people with disabilities faced discrimination because they were often mask or vaccine exempt. Audio
People with disabilities scared to leave homes after Covid: Advocate
An advocate has told the royal commission of inquiry into the Covid-19 response that some people with disabilities are still terrified of leaving their homes. Finn Blackwell filed this report. Audio
Jacinda Ardern could appear before Covid-19 response inquiry
The Royal Commission into the country's Covid-19 response could request former Prime Minister, Dame Jacinda Ardern, to appear for questioning in its August hearings. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins… Audio
Northland cut off during Auckland's Covid lockdown, businesses say
Northland's business community has told a Royal Commission of Inquiry that maintaining road access to the region should be a key lesson. Audio
Northland cut off during Auckland's Covid lockdown: businesses
Northland's business community says Auckland was one of the region's biggest obstacles during the Covid-19 pandemic. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Sharp jump in Covid-19, respiratory infections
Data shows flu and Covid infections are on the rise, with a sharp jump in hospitalisations for severe respiratory infections across Auckland. Audio
Feedback sought on proposed Covid-19 medicine changes
Pharmac is seeking public feedback on a proposal to simplify the criteria for people to receive Covid-19 antiviral medicines.
Our Changing World: Professor Jemma Geoghegan on communicating science
Claire Concannon sits down with Professor Jemma Geoghegan, winner of the Prime Minister's Te Puiaki Whakapā Pūtaiao Science Communication Prize, to chat about Covid-19, bird flu and her virology lab.
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