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A mass-vaccination campaign is underway in Samoa, as authorities struggle to contain an escalating measles epidemic. Audio

Dr Haare Williams is RNZ Alumni having worked as part of the Maori unit in the formative years of public broadcasting, this week he released the book 'Words of a Kaumatua' edited by Witi Ihimaera. The… Audio

Some of the Pacific's smallest states are bracing for the arrival of measles, as the disease spreads through the region. Audio

A Chinese Naval vessel is undergoing strait training around the Pacific in what could be a sign of things to come. Audio

Trevor Reekie talks to Dr. Robert Burns, author of the book 'Experiencing Progressive Rock: A Listener's Companion', and retired Associate Professor of Music at Otago about the legacy of King… Audio

Samoans are flocking to clinics following news of two more deaths suspected to be from measles. Audio

Fifteen regional countries and territories have established a new Pacific Regional Council for Early Childhood Development. Audio

New Zealand's government is under pressure to limit harm from measles, which is spreading into Pacific Island countries. Audio

New Zealand's Defence Force is preparing for an influx of fishing vessels travelling to its waters due to the climate crisis. Audio

United States Navy officer Dr. Robert Ballard is confident he will be the man who finds Amelia Earhart's missing plane, despite coming up short in his latest expedition.  Audio

Dr Matire Harwood (Ngapuhi) has devoted her medical career to issues relating to Maori health. She works as a GP in a busy medical centre in South Auckland, teaches at The University of Auckland's… Audio

Many people are familiar with Dr Zhivago - the epic love story set during the Russian Revolution. What they might not know is the story of how the novel, written by Boris Pasternak, finally came to be… Audio

Niueans across New Zealand are celebrating their culture and language this week, and urging young Niueans to help revive the language. Audio

Samoa's health officials are awaiting international confirmation after an adult tested positive in Samoa for measles, which is thought to have been transmitted from the Auckland outbreak. Audio

Health ministers from 37 countries around the Asia Pacific are in the Philippines this week to prioritise key work needing attention from the World Health Organisation in the Western Pacific Region… Audio

Auckland's Public Health Service says there are 1307 cases of measles in the region with South Auckland the worst affected area but the outbreak may have peaked. Audio

Dr Murray Laugesen QSO is one of New Zealand's most experienced researchers on smoking policy and cigarettes and he's just released his memoir "MY LIFE IN PUBLIC HEALTH" . Dr Laugesen was principal… Audio

The head of the United Nations Population Fund was in New Zealand last week holding high level meetings on gender equality in the Pacific Region. Audio

Today's expert specialises in brain injury rehabilitation. Dr Tanya Harris explains what happens after a brain injury and whether it can change a personality. Audio

Dr Nic Petty runs a social enterprise called Creative Maths, her mission is to make maths and stats fun for both students and older. Audio

Dr Anne Aly is the first Muslim woman to be sworn in to the Australian Federal parliament. Born in Egypt, her family moved to Australia when she was a young girl. Growing up, she says she perfected… Audio

The number of people with measles in New Zealand is rapidly rising with the illness literally going viral in Auckland, prompting warnings to the Pacific. Audio

In this third panel discussion, Dr Jill Chrisp and Karen Johansen discuss with Alex Perrottet how their life together is affected by their families being on the opposite sides of Gisborne history.  Audio

Waking up to Dr Matt Morgan at your bedside means something has gone seriously wrong. Perhaps a with vital organ, or you've been caught up in a serious accident, or you've undergone a major operation.