Isolation
A third of retirees feel lonely or socially isolated - study
The research from Age Concern found 59 percent of kiwis aged 65 plus had recently felt lonely or socially isolated. But up to 30% feel that way a lot or all the time. Last year, the US surgeon general… Audio
Long Read: Loss of Incidental Connections
By Susan Strongman: Retired and living alone in Hamilton, Mum ticks a lot of the boxes that put her at risk of loneliness. Audio
Julian Assange's father: 'His jail is worse than hell'
The new documentary Ithaka documents 76-year-old John Shipton's campaign to free his son, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Shipton joins the show to discuss Ithaka and why he'll never give up on his… Video, Audio
The extra mile: What community healthcare workers went through in lockdown
New research into what community healthcare workers experienced in the early days of the pandemic has been released this morning - finding many answered 'a call of duty' to care for their patients… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Baker
Professor Michael Baker is back with us for a Covid-19 update. He discusses reservations about the mandates coming off tomorrow, trial data on booster shots for 12-17 year olds, and whether New… Audio
First AUS-NZ MIQ-free flight lands in Auckland
Touchdown - the first MIQ-free flight from Australia has landed in Auckland with vaccinated passengers now able to go home to isolate.
From Thursday, they'll be free to head out into the community… Video, Audio
NZ reopening plan sped up, self-isolation scrapped for arrivals
New Zealand's re-opening plan has been sped up - and the self-isolation requirement scrapped.
From today, New Zealanders and their families arriving from Australia can skip MIQ. Now from Thursday… Video, Audio
Business leaders, doctors call for shortened isolation periods
There are growing calls from business representatives and doctors for isolation periods to shorten.
One organisation says companies are already having to close due to the 10 day period household… Audio
Home isolation: what support should be available?
The country has moved to phase two of its omicron response meaning shorter isolation times and more relaxed rules around contact tracing. There are an estimated 2658 people self iolating around the… Audio
Isolation requirements for those entering NZ from Aus relaxed
Isolation requirements for those entering the country from Australia are about to become much more flexible.
A seven day self isolation period will begin at the end of the month, for vaccinated New… Video, Audio
Airports urge self-isolation be scrapped when travellers return
Auckland Airport general manager Scott Tasker has told Checkpoint the international flight movements at Auckland in 2021 were about the same as what they were 35 years ago.
"So we've got a long way… Video, Audio
Is the 'get boosted' vaccination message getting through?
A key part of the country's planned re-opening probably won't make it through the year.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says while self isolation requirements will be key initially, they could be… Video, Audio
Self-isolation plan for travellers will rely on good will
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says people travelling to New Zealand do not currently need to have had their booster shots, but he's not ruling it out for the future.
He spoke to Checkpoint… Video, Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Baker
Professor Michael Baker is back with us to discuss the Omicron variant, the increased risks Covid survivors face, and the idea that the time of day a person receives their vaccine has an impact on the… Audio
Untold Kiwi war stories brought to life
Author Renée Hollis admits she was a bit overwhelmed by the response she received when she put out a call on RNZ National for listeners to send her untold stories, letters, diaries and photographs… Audio, Gallery
Sir Ian Taylor says MIQ system is no longer logical
Sir Ian has just begun his private self-isolation trial in the Auckland suburb of Herne Bay - but it's his experience in America which has solidified his view on our MIQ system. He speaks to Karyn… Audio
Isolation hotels may become quarantine facilities as Covid spreads
As daily community covid cases continue to crack three figures more government isolation facilities could be converted to quarantine hotels for those unable to stay at home while sick.
Joint head of… Video, Audio
Shortage of pulse oximeters demonstrates wider issues: GPs
The College of GPs says a nationwide shortage of pulseoximeters is an example of the need for a clear pathway on how community covid cases should be managed. Pulseoximeters measure the amount of… Audio
Will Rush Covid 'NZ remains in a privileged position'
Not letting Covid-19 rip through our communities has left New Zealand in a privileged position compared to England and many other countries, says London-based Kiwi doctor Will Rush. Rush is an… Audio
The Reading Revolution taking Aotearoa by storm
There's a reading revolution happening in Aotearoa; a community initiative where people are coming together (albeit by Zoom right now) to read literature aloud and chat about whatever a story or poem… Audio
