Coronavirus Podcast: Recent Episodes
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One lock down was hard enough. What if we have to do it all again? How will we cope? Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal has some thoughts.
We hoped it wouldn't happen but we knew there always a risk. Covid-19 is back in the community so the Coronavirus Podcast is also returning with all the information and advice you might need.
For our final episode, Indira and the rest of the team behind the Coronavirus Podcast get together for a chat about their experience making the show.
It's the final full episode of the Coronavirus Podcast, we take a look back at some of the changes kiwis think they'll keep even after this crisis is over
Director General of Health Ashley Bloomfield stops by the Podcast for a chat about his experience of the crisis and the way forward from here.
We check in with Dr Patricia Priest to understand the road ahead for Aotearoa, plus the latest news on a significant WHO meeting.
We break down the the budget, plus take a look at life for foster parents and the children they have been caring for during the lockdown.
Welcome to the first day of level two! This episode we look at life as a rural business owner, a last minute change to rules over funerals and tangi, and a critical report into how nurses in Waitakare Hospital contracted Covid-19
Music 101's Yadana Saw tells us how musicians have coped with life under lockdown and what covid-19 means for the future of live events.
Just two days until we get to level two! We break down yesterday's big announcement on the plans to take another step towards normality. Plus, our producer Katy Gosset talks to domestic violence experts about their concerns for the future, even after lockdown ends.
We're waiting to find out when the level two will happen... But in the meantime, we look into the future of packaging and a new plan for treating Covid-19 in NZ using blood plasma
Domestic travel? Expanding bubbles? We break down the long awaited rules for level 2 with Dr Patricia Priest. Plus, Australia vs. New Zealand in their covid-19 response.
Some disability carers left their families and moved into the bubble of their clients - how is the sector coping? Plus, harrowing stories from Kiwis with other health problems during covid-19.
An obsession with hand washing might seem like a boon in the middle of a global pandemic, but the reality of living with OCD right now is a very difficult experience.
For the first time in a long time we had 24 hours with ZERO new cases! But we can't celebrate just yet...
Scientific studies have reported some unusual symptoms from Covid-19, but respiratory physician Dr Michael Maze says that's actually not so unusual after all.
Kiwis flocked to takeaway restaurants this week, but how has it been for the employees? Plus the social impacts for NZ post Covid-19.
Hundreds of Kiwis face an uncertain future for work - how are they doing? Plus controversial advice to shut borders to NZers and why physical distancing is still important at level 3.
Should we have privacy concerns over an app and how do you keep a contact tracing diary? Plus businesses plead for rent relief and cash grants.
We've finally moved to level 3 - how have businesses prepared for contactless delivery and what about tech issues? Plus news about NZ's contact tracing app and reaction to Trump's disinfectant suggestions.
The government's revealed a $50m package for media - but will it actually help newspapers? Plus how is our trade sector doing and don't forget, it's Anzac Day tomorrow.
Health Minister David Clark explains the new rules for bubbles once we get to level three.
How are parents and children in blended families coping with the lockdown? Plus, the government faces tough questions on its support of GPs, pharmacies and the aged care sector.
A new investigation is being launched into PPE, and opposition MPs grill ministers on the shift down from level four. Plus we ask John Miles of Marketing NZ for tips on pulling in business during the pandemic.
We finally have a date to move down for the level four lockdown, plus we hear an interview with the author of a report into the governments Covid-19 tracing system.
By 4pm today we will know when we are making the shift down from Level Four. So what are the criteria that need to be met? Plus, how are Zoo animals faring without any visitors?
The Prime Minister has outlined what life will look like once we leave lockdown. Plus we do audience Q+A with Dr Patricia Priest
Our extended interview with business journalist Bernard Hickey from Newsroom and host of RNZ's Two Cents Worth Podcast.
The government has announced more support for small and medium sized business but does it go far enough? Plus we ask about the plight of drug users under lockdown.
The Treasury has released seven scenarios for the economic fallout from Covid-19. Plus, we chat to a school principal about the first day of distance learning under lockdown.
Four more people have died from Coronavirus this long weekend but the nation has been buoyed by a shoutout to a kiwi nurse who helped the British PM back to health.
In this bonus episode we ask small businesses how they are innovating to help themselves and support one another during the Covid-19 Coronavirus lockdown.
NZ is down to just 29 new cases and plans are underway to start moving down from Level Four. But new modelling suggests the lockdown may need to be extended an extra week or two to fully eradicate the virus.
The government's announced its new plan for learning under lockdown. Plus what's the future for business after level four?
New Zealand’s number of active Covid-19 cases has fallen for the first time since the outbreak began, and the Health Minister faces sanctions for breaching the lockdown. Plus, we check in with a Kiwi living in London.
Moving out of level four is going to require intensive health surveillance and the government is starting to outline what that might look like. Plus, a small business owner shares his experience of life under lockdown.
Aotearoa officially has over a thousand cases of Covid-19. But as the increase stays steady, the government is beginning to look toward leaving level four. Plus, how to garden under a lockdown.
The PM says we need to “test, test, test” so how come NZ still isn’t testing at capacity? Plus, what counts as an “essential item”, and how does it get to your door?
We're a week into the lockdown, so what does life look like on the other side? Will we flick a switch and go back to normal?
The police have made their first arrests of people breaching the lockdown, and we get some top tips for homeschooling your kids.
New Zealand suffers it’s first death due to the covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, and we ask why rural communities are most at risk from the virus. Plus a pressing question from a younger listener on what lockdown means for the Easter Bunny...
It's been five days since it was announced NZ was going into lockdown. We break down the latest news and talk to epidemiologist Dr Patricia Priest about the road ahead.
It's day one of the Covid-19 Coronavirus lockdown. We break down the latest news and get some advice from a self-described expert in social isolation.
As New Zealand prepares for Level Four, we break down the latest news and give a Q+A on how the new rules will work
The whole country is bracing go into isolation. We break down what you need to know. Plus, tips and tricks to keeping children calm and happy.
RNZ's podcast on the Covid-19, Coronavirus outbreak, hosted by Indira Stewart. This episode we have audience Q+A with Otago University Epidemiologist Dr Patricia Priest.
Welcome to The Coronavirus Podcast, a daily programme from RNZ giving you the latest news on the Covid-19 Coronavirus, it’s impact in New Zealand and around the world. Hosted by Indira Stewart, the programme brings you the latest advice from experts, talks to communities affected by the virus and also shares stories from ordinary kiwis caught up in the outbreak.