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Authorities say the latest test results following the Valentine's Day Covid-19 outbreak are encouraging, but caution the next few days will be crucial.

A surge in testing has yet to discover any… Audio

There's the old climate war, the one where fossil fuel interests put all their efforts into denying there's a problem. And then there's the new one. Denial isn't working anymore says Dr. Michael E… Audio

Another person linked to the Pullman Hotel outbreak has tested positive for Covid-19. The new case is the mother of the child who tested positive with the South African strain of the virus last week.

Dr Grant Morris charts the golden age of NZ overseas travel from the mid-1960s to 2020. Audio

One of the side effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been an increase in people suffering the effects of the virus long after their initial infection. The "long-haulers", as they've come to be known… Audio

This week; the UK reached the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, new, more contagious UK, South Africa and Brazil virus variants are being linked to rising case numbers, and a row has… Audio

A slew of new members of Parliament after last October's general election, and in 2021 we'd like to introduce you to as many of them as possible. One of the most talked-about was the infectious… Audio

The European Union has warned Covid-19 vaccine producers they must deliver agreed supplies, amid fears production problems could seriously hamper its inoculation drive.

AstraZeneca and… Audio

Director-General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, says although one in four New Zealanders are hesitant to get vaccinated, in his experience they just need good, reliable information about the… Audio

Dr Tom Mulholland has made it his mission to look after the heart health of farmers for most of the past decade. He has a 1988 retro V8 ambulance kitted out for doing blood pressure and cholesterol… Audio

Dr Grant Morris usually joins RNZ to do a history segment with Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons. Today he joins Jesse on Summer Times to share some of his favourite books, songs, and films. Audio

Dr. Andrea Clavijo McCormick of Massey University in Palmerston North recently secured $300,000 in funding from the Royal Society Te Aparangi annual Marsden Fund to study how plants communicate. And… Audio

Dr Anthony Fauci is known worldwide as one of the most trusted authorities on Covid -19. Audio

The Goverment has pre-purchased enough COVID vaccines to cover us and our Pacific neighbours, and they will be free to all New Zealanders. Dr Sixousie Wiles talks about what that means in the fight… Audio

Hundreds are expected to pay their respects to Dr Rose Pere, the revered spiritual leader and academic who passed away on Sunday.

Dr Pere was born in Ruatahuna and grew up in Waikaremoana. She worked… Audio

Dr Craig Wright identifies the traits that put Stephen Hawking in the same company as Kanye West, in his book The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit - Unlocking the Secrets of… Audio

A third promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate has released promising trial results this week. To weigh up the pros and cons of the various vaccine candidates is Dr Chris Smith. Chris is a consultant… Audio

Emma Espiner reviews Aroha: Māori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet by Dr Hinemoa Elder. Published by Penguin Random House.

Please note: The reviewer wrongly identified Dr… Audio

Astrophysics lecturer Dr Stephen Curran returns for today's expert segment to answer all of your pressing questions about black holes.  Audio

Ngai Tahu historian Dr Michael Stevens specialises in the history of Awarua (Bluff), a key Ngai Tahu settlement. Audio

National's new deputy leader Dr Shane Reti says he answers to his dream leader Judith Collins, but will be consulted on key strategy and the soon-to-be-announced portfolio reshuffle.

Gerry Brownlee… Video, Audio

The National Party has elected a new deputy leader to stand behind Judith Collins - and his name is Dr Shane Reti.

The caucus health spokesperson is taking on the new job - unopposed - as the party… Audio