Morning Report

The Reserve Bank looks set to announce an emergency rate cut.

The central bank has said it will make an announcement at eight o'clock this morning with a news conference later in the morning.

RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford says a cut in the cash rate by as much as half a percent is likely.

He speaks to Philippa Tolley.

From today every traveller who lands in New Zealand is being met by a health official at the airport with instructions on how to manage two weeks in isolation.

Customs has also closed its e-gates and every passenger must have their passport checked by a customs officers.

The tougher travel restrictions came into force at 1am this morning to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Rachel Thomas reports.

The Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay says the A-League should probably be halted but they'll follow any decision the League makes.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Pacific countries have imposed strict border measures to try to keep the coronavirus from gaining a foothold in the islands.

Six cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Pacific so far - the first three in French Polynesia and, last night, three more were confirmed in Guam.

If there are more health officials say they would be easily overwhelmed.

RNZ Pacific's Jamie Tahana speaks to Philippa Tolley.

Tourism companies are already feeling the impact of the latest travel restrictions which kicked in at 1am this morning.

Now anyone flying into New Zealand, except from the Pacific Islands, must go into isolation for 14 days to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Cruise ships are also banned from the country's waters until the end of June.

Chen Liu reports.

Travel restrictions are now in force for all people flying into New Zealand.

All people travelling into the country, except from the Pacific Islands, must now go into isolation for 14 days to curb the spread of coronavirus.

RNZ reporter Max Towle arrived at Auckland aboard an Air New Zealand direct flight from Vancouver at 5am this morning.

He speaks to Philippa Tolley.

News from the rural and farming sector.

A brief update from the business sector.

Local mayoral elections are being held across France despite new restrictions announced during the weekend.

All non-essential public spaces including cafes, restaurants, cinemas and gyms have been closed and the French prime minister Edouard Phillippe has urged people to reduce their travel.

Around 4,500 cases of the coronavirus has so far been reported in France.

Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield speaks to Susie Ferguson.