Lockdown

Christchurch has avoided a snap lockdown, despite two community cases, who visited several locations of interest.

Both people were unvaccinated, one of them was working for four days during their… Video, Audio

Living in Auckland in Level 3 for so long has been taxing - and continues to be. No wonder some people have been venting their frustrations on social media - even though doing so probably doesn't do… Audio

The lockdown in August and the lockdown dragging on in Auckland has seen people turn to books for an escape This despite bookshops unable to sell books during level 4, and only post them to online… Audio

Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are Ali Jones, a Senior Consultant at RedPR and BRG Director Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they'll be discussing the roadmap out of lockdown, what to… Audio

Auckland will transition into the new 'traffic light' Covid-19 framework as soon as the region's three district health boards hit 90 percent of their eligible populations being fully vaccinated.

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For some families, being in lockdown together will have felt like an exceptionally long time. So what might be happening to the normal relationships children have with each other - have they been… Audio

If there has ever been a time to head out on the water and get your rods out it's now. Apparently lockdown was good for one thing and that is replenishing the ocean! The editor of NZ Fishing News… Audio

Not letting Covid-19 rip through our communities has left New Zealand in a privileged position compared to England and many other countries, says London-based Kiwi doctor Will Rush. Rush is an… Audio

The Australian state of Victoria has set a new record with almost 2,300 daily Covid-19 cases being announced today. There have also been 11 more deaths. But the state premier, Daniel Andrews, isn't… Audio

Auckland is stuck at alert level 3 for at least another week, with the Prime Minister saying the country is at one of the most challenging moments in the pandemic so far.

Auckland students will not… Video, Audio

West Aucklander Dawn O'Connor lives in Brussels, Belgium, where she has been based since 2018. She joins Jim for Calling Home. Audio

Denmark - home to about six million people - has lifted all its Covid-19 restrictions. Epidemiologist Lone Simonsen talks to Jim about how the situation is likely to play out in Denmark over the… Audio

The country has entered its heaviest drinking quarter An extra hour of daylight and the build towards the festive season typically means we drink more from October onwards. This has Alcohol Harm watch… Audio

Patients who unable to see physiotherapists because of strict alert level rules are being left in pain and without proper rehabilitation, according to a group of physios who are desperate to see… Video, Audio

Despite the government's best efforts to explain Tāmaki Makaurau's road map to level two, confusion reigns supreme amongst Aucklanders.

Checkpoint hit the streets to quiz people on their knowledge of… Video, Audio

Simon Wilson talks about the new alert level steps and unfair rankings by Bloomberg over our COVID response.  tomorrow. Audio

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today the South Island will remain in alert level two but there has been some reprieve, with a slight easing of restrictions for hospitality… Audio

The government is pivoting its Covid-19 strategy - laying out a three-step plan for easing Auckland's lockdown restrictions.

Meanwhile National has criticised the announcement, with leader Judith… Audio

A group of health experts are suggesting an Auckland wide freeze on prosecuting people for personal drug use while the city's under strict Covid-19 restrictions.

A think-piece by epidemiologists… Video, Audio

Aucklanders have been given a peek at what the road back to level two looks like.

But it is a long road and the government is warning it may need to pull the handbrake on at any moment.

Covid-19… Video, Audio