Lockdown

Today we tackle how to sew with Emily Miller-Sharma, the General Manager of RUBY. She talks to Jesse about what type of sewing machine you'll need and the best way to improve your technique. Audio

The cafes are closed and the shops are shut - and experts say it could stay that way in Auckland for some time yet.

Today, Cabinet will decide whether the city remains at level four after midnight on… Audio

Have you listened to more music during lockdown? A recent study in Australia asked participants to rank lockdown activities in terms of most to least effective at making them "feel better."  Audio

Clinical psychologist and health anxiety expert Dr Steven Taylor's latest book, The Psychology of Pandemics, is a groundbreaking treatise on the subject, but it was a book that many thought would… Audio

Our guest today for My Current Song is Auckland-based singer/songwriter Sam V. He's been releasing music and making videos for a cool decade, and has a new one that's soared online in the teeth of a… Audio

Titirangi native Colin Macrae used to make his living as a chief engineer on super yachts. You might have seen him before if you've seen the Below Deck Sailing Yacht television series. However, Colin… Audio, Gallery

Panellists Ruwani Perera and Steve McCabe share their lockdown meal routine and get some 'lifesaving lockdown recipes' from Wellington food writer Lucy Corry author of the upcoming cookbook… Audio

And we were wondering what happens as all usual facilities reopen under Delta Level 2. So we head a bit further north to Wellington, and talk to Lorinda Thomas from Wellington City Council libraries.

Tui Hofmann decided Kingsland, Auckland was missing a green grocery store, but when she opened the doors of her new grocery The Nest we went into Alert Level 4. She talks to Jesse about how she's made… Audio

A new online clinic set-up in lockdown will make sure pet care doesn't suffer. Massey University's Robert Sawicki talks to Jesse about why it will become an important tool even after lockdown. Audio, Gallery

The lockdown has some people reaching for the bottle, with help lines seeing an increase in calls about loved ones drinking too much. Hamish Cardwell has more. Audio

Lockdown means we're at home almost 24/7. So what are people choosing to wear each day - is it pyjamas and sports gear on repeat or are some people actually getting dressed for work?

Reporter Louise… Video, Audio

Anthony and Angela Tringham's gorgeous heirloom tomatoes are ready to pick. They were destined for Auckland restaurants and the Clevedon Farmer's market - which are closed. Audio

More than 100 nurses and doctors from around the country are on stand by to help out in Auckland as the Delta outbreak continues to pile the pressure on the region's hospitals.

However, clinicians… Audio

After negative results in wastewater testing, the government announced Northland will drop down to level 3 from 12am Friday..

Our reporter Nita Blake-Persen joins Lisa Owen live from Whangārei.

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Katy Gosset finds out how researchers investigate the plant penetration powers of myrtle rust. Claire Concannon speaks with the caretaker of a tropical forest and hundreds of butterflies. Audio

As most of the country moves into Level 3 today - a reminder for those who can to reach out to elderly people who might be struggling with the lockdown. University of Otago geriatrician and researcher… Audio