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Afghanistan: US tells citizens to avoid Kabul airport
The US has warned its citizens to avoid Kabul airport amid continued chaos outside the terminal.
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Former Labour deputy prime minister Sir Michael Cullen dies
Sir Michael Cullen, the former Labour deputy prime minister and the architect of a national superannuation fund and the popular KiwiSaver scheme, has died in Whakatāne aged 76.
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Covid-19: Fears bars and casino could be super spreader events
There are fears two Auckland events could be Covid super spreaders, with close to 2000 people having come into contact with a case in just one night.
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Lockdown will 'stop the virus in its tracks', but case numbers could still rise - modeller
Covid-19 modeller Michael Plank says the level 4 lockdown "will be stopping the virus in its tracks" and although case numbers may continue rising during the next week he is hopeful the numbers will… Audio
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Covid outbreak: What does the latest modelling tell us?
Audio 19 Aug 2021Covid modeller Michael Plank from the University of Canterbury Mathematics department joins Susie to explain what the latest modelling looks like. Audio
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Delta outbreak numbers could reach over 120 - Bloomfield
The number of people infected with the Delta variant could grow to 120 before the outbreak is brought under control, according to expert estimates.
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Covid-19: Worst case scenario could see outbreak reach 100 or more - expert
Audio 18 Aug 2021An expert says the latest Covid-19 community outbreak could already comprise more than 100 people.
Michael Plank, a University of Canterbury Covid-19 mathematics professor, says the spread will… Audio
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Analysis: With Delta there are no second chances
New Zealand's first national lockdown in more than a year is critical to defeating Delta, writes Michael Plank.
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NZ's roadmap rests on phased border reopening, faster rollout, Delta readiness
Jacinda Ardern has released a "roadmap" for a phased process of border reopenings from early next year - depending on its vaccination rollout.
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Ministers warned students are 'falling through the cracks'
Education officials have warned their ministers that students are "falling through the cracks" because the curriculum does not clearly signal when they need more support.
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Burling and Tuke climbing high
Reigning Olympic champions Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have continued their rise in the 49er fleet.
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The Sampler: Anthonie Tonnon, Onono, Grawlixes
Tony Stamp shares his perspective on Anthonie Tonnon's marriage of music and political musings, the shiny pop of Onono's debut, and Wellington five-piece Grawlixes' beautiful songs about wanting to… Audio
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The Sampler: Anthonie Tonnon, Onono, Grawlixes
Tony Stamp shares his perspective on Anthonie Tonnon's marriage of music and political musings, the shiny pop of Onono's debut, and Wellington five-piece Grawlixes' beautiful songs about wanting to…
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Dr Tara Shirvani on the environmental cost of crypto: 'We have to find solutions'
Audio 17 Jul 2021Bitcoin mining is a way people can acquire cryptocurrency without buying it. While the process may be lucrative, it is also hugely energy intensive. Dr Tara Shirvani is an infrastructure specialist… Audio
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NSW death highlights threat and need for speedy vaccination - expert
The death of a woman infected with Covid-19 in New South Wales highlights the importance of speedy vaccination, a public health expert is warning. Audio
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Crafty Mathematics
Mathematical equations can help us get new perspectives, but sometimes can be difficult to understand. This week, one story about how maths has helped the understanding of a enigmatic quirk of heart… Audio
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Crafty Mathematics
Mathematical equations can help us get new perspectives, but sometimes can be difficult to understand. This week, one story about how maths has helped the understanding of a enigmatic quirk of heart…
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Our Changing World - Crafty Maths
A crafty way to get people interested in mathematics! Audio
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Teachers' capability to teach maths a concern - ERO
A report from the Education Review Office is sounding the alarm about slipping standards in the teaching of maths at primary schools. ERO says teachers' capability to teach maths is of particular… Audio
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How quitting maths can affect teens' brains
Nnew research out of the University of Oxford shows that quitting maths at age 16 may have an adverse effect on brain development. Professor Roi Cohen Kadosh is the senior author of the study. Audio
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Checking the Mathematicians
Dillon Mayhew, Associate Professor from the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington joins us once again. Tonight he's taking a look at computer… Audio
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The winding paths of science
Two stories about science pathways - Katy Gosset heads to the University of Canterbury STEM careers fair to find out what the future might be for science students, while Claire Concannon learns about… Audio
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The winding paths of science
Two stories about science pathways - Katy Gosset heads to the University of Canterbury STEM careers fair to find out what the future might be for science students, while Claire Concannon learns about…
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Students learning how to create animation stories
The Pacific Kids' Learning team has just completed their pilot programme where they taught 50 Pasifika students in South Auckland how to create animation stories. Audio
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Creating a digital version of the human body
A group of Auckland biomedical engineers are on a quest to develop a complete virtual physiological human complete with all component parts.The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) is receiving $15… Audio
