Masks
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Tokyo based journalist Elizabeth Beattie talks Kathryn about China's annual "two sessions" meetings, and the latest from the G20 meeting in India where the war in Ukraine remains a dividing and key… Audio
Tonnes of masks diverted from landfill in new initiative
With most people having discarded their mask now that the rules are almost completely over, lots of them have ended up as landfill or litter. But the country's largest mask manufacturer is offering… Video, Audio
Masks now mostly a choice - how are NZers facing the change?
It's the first day of basically choosing whether or not you wear a mask after pretty much all Covid restrictions lifted at midnight on Tuesday morning.
Masks are still a must in medical or aged care… Video, Audio
Making mask recycling simple
Now that masks are no longer mandatory in most settings, it's timely that company MEO has come up with a way to ensure more of them are recycled than discarded in landfill. Kenneth Leong talks to… Audio
Govt to review Covid traffic light framework, will masks stay on?
New Zealand's Covid rules look to be in for a shake-up, with the Prime Minister confirming the traffic light framework is up for review.
Opposition parties are urging the government to scrap the… Audio
Government considering lifting mask mandates
Covid rules are under review, and the government is considering lifting some mask mandates.
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says cabinet is waiting for the final public health advice.
University… Audio
Government considering ending mask mandate in most settings
The government may be close to removing the mask mandate in all but the most high-risk health settings. This week, the Ministry of Disabled People sent an email to disability support providers asking… Audio
Government considering lifting mask mandates
Covid rules are under review, and the government is considering lifting some mask mandates. The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says cabinet is waiting for the final public health advice. University of… Audio
Vulnerable people concerned at dangers of looser mask rules
Immunocompromised people say looser mask exemption criteria means they may need to further restrict their activities in order to stay safe.
Under the new rules, exemptions can be handed out for those… Audio
The move to getting married on weekdays
More and more couples are tapping into a trend of choosing weekdays for their weddings. Kay Gregory is one of New Zealand's best known marriage celebrants. She says roughly 75% of her bookings are now… Audio
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is dominating the political landscape in the US right now. Kelsey says when the US President recently spoke with with his Russian counterpart they did not seem… Audio
Calling Home: Sam Coley in Birmingham
Christchurch native Sam Coley lives in the popular suburb of Kings Heath in Birmingham, with his French wife, Emilie Grinan-Coley, and son Tom Coley. Kings Heath, which is one of Birmingham's real… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio
Children head back to school with new rules under Omicron
The 5-11 year age group has been able to get the Covid-19 vaccine for two and a half weeks - but so far only 37 percent have.
Despite that, schools are back and measures have been put in place to… Video, Audio
Major concern over Omicron case at Pukekohe wedding event
An unwelcome guest at a Pukekohe wedding has alarm bells ringing, with health officials saying Omicron and a large number of people were there.
The Pukekohe Indian Hall is now one of several new… Video, Audio
Covid Response Minister on new mask rules under Omicron
The government is tightening its rules for mask use under the 'red' traffic light setting. Masks must now be worn in all food and drink venues, close-proximity businesses, events and gatherings.
The… Video, Audio
Swap your cloth mask for a surgical, N-95 or P-2, experts say
Masks have been a major part of life under Covid but now Omicron has entered the community they're needed more than ever.
The government is due to update its advice on masks this week but experts are… Video, Audio
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Janet Wilson
On the Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Janet Wilson. They look at whether the media are giving new National leader Christopher Luxon a fair go, the billion-dollar climate action package, and… Audio
Professor Gary McLean on the dangerous Omicron variant
New Zealander Dr Gary McLean is back with us on Sunday Morning to look at the latest Covid-19 developments. Professor McLean will discuss the spread of the dangerous new Omicron variant (and its 33… Audio
Calling Home: Rosie Manins in Atlanta, Georgia
To say Nelsonian Rosie Manins' introduction to life in Atlanta has been something of a baptism of fire would be an understatement. A former ODT journalist who is married to a Grammy Award-nominated… Audio