Covid19

Like many of New Zealand's opera singers who would have been singing on international stages now if it weren't for the Coronavirus pandemic, tenor Cameron Barclay has come home looking for other… Audio

A stage play about the abuse of a boy in state care and the lifelong emotional damage that came from that traumatic time, is about to be broadcast as a radio drama. The bold move is partly due to… Audio, Gallery

It's been an interesting year for film makers and distributors in Aotearoa. While cinematic releases were restricted and filming schedules were interrupted kiwi film makers and producers got busy… Audio

Parliament has been told acting as judge and jury would be 'unwise' in response to a request for an urgent debate today. Video, Audio

The US, South Africa and the European Union have pressed paused on the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine after reports of rare blood clotting.

Worldwatch's Perlina Lau has more. Audio

One million Covid-19 vaccinations by the end of June, and a centralised system to monitor how many doses have been administered - those are the government's latest vaccine promises.

Yet GPs say they… Audio

MPs have held an urgent debate on the recent announcement of a date for no-quarantine travel between Australia and New Zealand Audio

What effect did this enforced isolation have on how we connected with ourselves, our loved ones and our communities, and what lessons did we take with us when we left our bubbles? Audio

New Zealanders have been ordered about by the Government as part of its response to Covid-19 but who makes the rules and is anyone keeping an eye on those with the power?  Audio

How did we keep moving when we had to stay put? Find out how those ‘government-mandated walks’ helped us stay sane and some health workers kept their spirits up with clinic waiting room dance-offs. Audio

We Learned: From grappling with video calls to the highs and lows of homeschooling, parents, backpackers and a dance teacher reveal how they taught others and what they learned about themselves. Audio

This week, the New Zealand International Film Festival has announced its dates and plans to return to movie theatres after last year's programme was delivered online. Karyn speaks with Festival… Audio

How do you lockdown if you do not have a home and how do health workers protect their families when they arrive home from the frontlines? In this episode we hear about housing the homeless and nursing… Audio

When the prime minister appears on your TV flanked by two New Zealand flags you know things are getting serious, but how do you prepare for an invisible threat? In this episode whānau and health and… Audio

MPs will be able to question the Minister for Covid-19 Response on recent alert level changes and vote on Covid related rules like testing at the border. Audio