Coronavirus Podcast

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

How Do We Do This Again?

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.

08-13
22:07

We're back...

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.

08-12
21:42

The Coronavirus Podcasters

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.

05-21
33:31

End of the Beginning?

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

05-20
20:56

An Interview with Dr Bloomfield

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.

05-19
20:38

Apps, attendance and the WHO

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

05-18
17:34

Back to School

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

05-17
31:34

The Coronavirus Budget

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.

05-14
19:44

Welcome to Level Two

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

05-13
21:22

Music under lockdown

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.

05-12
20:18

We're moving down again

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.

05-11
23:32

Decision Day 2.0

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

05-10
24:17

What can you do in level 2?

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.

05-07
21:53

Disability and Trauma

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.

05-06
23:36

OCD in a pandemic

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.

05-05
20:50

ZERO!

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

05-04
18:24

What's up with weird symptoms?

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.

05-03
20:19

'Workers do not feel safe'

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

04-30
20:51

Jobs on the Line

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.

04-29
27:16

Contact Tracing

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.

04-28
22:15

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