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A daily podcast on the Covid-19 Coronavirus hosted by RNZ's Indira Stewart.

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    • Aug 13, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from RNZ: Coronavirus Podcast

    How Do We Do This Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 22:07


    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're back...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 21:42


    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.

    The Coronavirus Podcasters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 32:59


    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.

    End of the Beginning?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 20:56


    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

    An Interview with Dr Bloomfield

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 20:38


    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.

    Apps, attendance and the WHO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 17:34


    We check in with Dr Patricia Priest to understand the road ahead for Aotearoa, plus the latest news on a significant WHO meeting.

    Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 31:34


    School is back today and so is RNZ's daily news podcast, The Detail

    The Coronavirus Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 19:44


    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 Level Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 21:22


    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 under lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 20:18


    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. 

    We're moving down again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 23:32


    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. 

    Decision Day 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 24:17


    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

    What can you do in level 2?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 21:53


    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.

    Disability and Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 23:36


    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.

    OCD in a pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 20:50


    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.

    ZERO!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 18:24


    For the first time in a long time we had 24 hours with ZERO new cases! But we can't celebrate just yet...

    What's up with weird symptoms?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 20:19


    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. 

    'Workers do not feel safe'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 20:51


    Kiwis flocked to takeaway restaurants this week, but how has it been for the employees? Plus the social impacts for NZ post Covid-19.

    Jobs on the Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 27:16


    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.

    Contact Tracing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 22:15


    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.

    Level 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 23:13


    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. 

    Media, Trade and Anzac Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 22:32


    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.

    BONUS: New rules for Bubbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 7:22


    Health Minister David Clark explains the new rules for bubbles once we get to level three.

    Blended families under lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 22:42


    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.

    Marketing, PPE and Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 19:56


    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. 

    Moving down

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 22:13


    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. 

    Decision Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 18:32


    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 Next Level

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 18:03


    The Prime Minister has outlined what life will look like once we leave lockdown. Plus we do audience Q+A with Dr Patricia Priest

    Extended interview with Bernard Hickey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 16:42


    Our extended interview with business journalist Bernard Hickey from Newsroom and host of RNZ's Two Cents Worth Podcast.

    Drugs, small business and the WHO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 25:44


    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 Seven Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 18:48


    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. 

    Nurse Jenny, Onions and Immunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 23:51


    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. 

    Bonus Episode! Small Business Innovators

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 18:08


    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. 

    "The plan is working"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 14:52


    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. 

    Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 17:39


    The government's announced its new plan for learning under lockdown. Plus what's the future for business after level four?

    Turning Point?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 18:29


    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.

    Tigers, Surveillance and Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 18:38


    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.

    One Thousand

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 18:08


    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.

    Conservation and Covid-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 22:59


    Is New Zealand’s environment benefiting from the lockdown?

    Ventilators, tests, and couriers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 18:56


    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?

    How do we come out of lockdown?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 20:34


    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?

    How to homeschool your kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 21:01


    The police have made their first arrests of people breaching the lockdown, and we get some top tips for homeschooling your kids.

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