Experts and organisations sharing their views and advice.
The Christian Science Monitor
While there are still shortcomings to address, new thinking is happening around online learning – and how people think about education’s purpose.
AP NEWS
NEW YORK (AP) — Casper ter Kuile lights a candle in front of his computer screen. And then the music begins. All around the world, linked by video, more than 100 people sing “Come, Come...
The Spinoff
Alex Casey speaks to a dream expert about why so many people are suddenly remembering their vivid and often horrible dreams. As the days begin to blur together and the only thing we get between sleeps is unimaginably horrible news and an embarrassing tootle around the block, it’s no surprise t
Your mortgage instalments are required to be paid in regular instalments as detailed in your Loan Agreement. If you find yourself unable to meet these payments because you have lost your job, this could be considered a situation of Financial Hardship, and it’s important to talk to your Bank to explain the circumstances and to discuss your options.
the Guardian
Rita Reynolds, 99, is believed to be the oldest person in Britain to recover from coronavirus
While we're all staying at home in our bubbles, it's still important for your wellbeing to keep physically active. While you might not be able to do your normal exercise there are still lots of ways to keep moving.
The Christian Science Monitor
Hitchcock’s Hollywood movies, including “North by Northwest,” are among those the Monitor’s film critic recommends for your shut-in playlist.
The Christian Science Monitor
Lockdowns are leading to upticks in problem behaviors, such as domestic abuse. Compassion more than money is needed.
sportnz.org.nz
What you can and can't do during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The University of Canterbury
We asked University of Canterbury psychology academics Associate Professor Gini McIntosh and Professor Julia Rucklidge, who specialises in mental ...
The Intercept
Zoom rolled out its own encryption system and included an algorithm with known serious issues, say University of Toronto researchers.
The Christian Science Monitor
One of the ironies of social distancing is that this time of isolation is fostering other kinds of togetherness. #PORCHRAITS capture that duality.
An international team has found a trial drug that effectively blocks the cellular door SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect its hosts.
Sorted
These are holidays of a different sort – necessary, but best kept as short as possible.
www.wgtn.ac.nz
An online form allowing the public to report lockdown breaches potentially undermines the trust we have in each other—unhelpful in even the most benign of situations, and downright dangerous right now, writes Professor Michael Macaulay.
Newsroom
Businesses in lockdown are looking to a previously little-considered clause in many commercial lease contracts which makes it legal to not pay some or all of their rent.
www.wgtn.ac.nz
Dr Alan Bollard, Chair of Pacific Region Business at Wellington School of Buiness and Government, reflects on the economic crisis caused by Covid-19.
Newsroom
The Government must stamp out Covid-19 but also answer questions, writes David Williams
It's time for New Zealand to shed its long-accumulated collective hypocrisy of treating temporary migrant workers with contempt and disrespect.
Newshub
It's perfect for whipping up during lockdown.
Opinion: As Covid-19 threatens livelihoods and recession seems inevitable, charities and voluntary organisations face an uncertain future, writes John Mohan.
Stuff
OPINION: Why do some employers believe that they can unilaterally reduce or stop paying workers during the lockdown?
Stuff
Foodstuffs boss Chris Quin shares lockdown leadership tips.
People across Wales are decorating their homes and writing letters to thank key workers.
The Spinoff
Spinoff cartoonist Toby Morris, with help from Dr Siouxsie Wiles, explores three important points about Covid-19 The Side Eye is a monthly non-fiction comic by Toby Morris, supported by NZ On Air. Read the rest of the series here.
