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  • Covid-19: Modeller predicts lower Omicron peak for Aotearoa

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    Covid-19
    8 Feb 2022
    Rodney Jones

    A Covid-19 modeller says Aotearoa could see much lower infection numbers than previously forecast.

    Rodney Jones says his latest modelling suggests a peak of about 10,000 daily cases and about 500… Audio

  • NZ Covid-19 Omicron strategy 'too cautious' - epidemiologist

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    New Zealand Covid-19
    4 Feb 2022
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    An epidemiologist in Australia is warning New Zealand's Omicron approach is overcautious and may mean the variant is active in the community for longer. Audio

    NZ Covid-19 Omicron strategy 'too cautious' - epidemiologist
  • A pundit backlash against actual experts

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    media
    22 Oct 2021
    Microbiologist Siousxie Wiles and epidemiologist Michael Baker.

    Analysis: Our epidemiologists and Covid modellers have faced an increasingly bitter series of barbs from commentators and columnists over the last month, and it's making their often thankless task… Audio

  • A pundit backlash against actual experts

    News
    Mediawatch media
    22 Oct 2021
    Microbiologist Siousxie Wiles and epidemiologist Michael Baker.

    Analysis: Our epidemiologists and Covid modellers have faced an increasingly bitter series of barbs from commentators and columnists over the last month, and it's making their often thankless task…

    Audio

    A pundit backlash against actual experts
  • Week in Politics: Auckland moves down, doubt cast on elimination strategy

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    Politics Comment & Analysis
    24 Sep 2021
    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield during the Covid-19 and vaccine update press conference at Parliament on 21 September 2021.

    Analysis - Critics accuse the government of giving up on its elimination strategy and Speaker Trevor Mallard's move to stop unvaccinated people entering Parliament's precinct raises debate.

    Week in Politics: Auckland moves down, doubt cast on elimination strategy
  • Modeller stands by government's Covid-19 data release amid criticism

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    New Zealand Covid-19
    24 Sep 2021
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    A Covid-19 modeller has described the government's release of data on vaccination, disease and deaths rates as a side show causing unnecessary fear. Audio

    Modeller stands by government's Covid-19 data release amid criticism
  • Covid-19: Shaun Hendy stands by vaccination modelling

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    health
    24 Sep 2021
    In his latest book, Shaun Hendy, the director of the centre of research excellence The Pūnaha Matatini, tackles the issue of why scientists are often reluctant to speak out publicly.

    Covid-19 modeller Shaun Hendy says it's important to discuss the potential of severe health consequences if restrictions are lifted.

    New modelling data shows if just 80 percent of the country's over… Audio

  • Covid-19: Scaring people into getting vaccinated won't work - Jones

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    health
    24 Sep 2021
    Rodney Jones

    A claim yesterday that there could be 7000 deaths if only 80 percent of those over age five are vaccinated for Covid-19 is proving controversial.

    Health authorities in Auckland are working overtime… Audio

  • Covid-19: Rodney Jones says latest modelling caused 'unnecessary fear'

    Audio
    health
    24 Sep 2021
    Coronavirus COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, 3D illustration. Close-up view of a corona virus with surface spikes

    A Covid-19 modeller has described the Government's release of data on vaccination, disease and deaths rates as a sideshow causing unnecessary fear.

    The modelling done by Te Pūnaha Matatini at the… Audio

  • 'We may not get back to zero' - Bloomfield on Delta outbreak

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    New Zealand Covid-19
    22 Sep 2021
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    Covid-19 elimination is possible but that does not mean New Zealand will necessarily get to zero cases, the Director-General of Health says. Audio

    'We may not get back to zero' - Bloomfield on Delta outbreak
  • 'We lived in echo of a prior world that doesn't exist': Covid-19 modeller says Delta here to stay

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    health
    22 Sep 2021
    Blurred llustration of Covid-19 Corona Virus

    A Covid-19 modeller says the current Delta outbreak is here to stay.

    Daily cases have been bouncing around in the 20s and teens for the past week and have yet to fall below 10.

    Wigram Capital's… Audio

  • Elimination and Delta: Statements from 10 experts and leaders

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    Politics Covid-19
    14 Sep 2021
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    Talking points - With consensus on eliminating Covid-19 Delta showing signs of wavering this week, RNZ asked politicians, scientists and officials if it's time to double down or change tack.

    Elimination and Delta: Statements from 10 experts and leaders
  • Covid-19 outbreak Day 26: Fewer cases reported, more doses confirmed

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    New Zealand Covid-19
    12 Sep 2021
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    Case numbers dropped slightly today to 20 new in the community, while Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a deal with Denmark to bring 500,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine here.

    Covid-19 Delta outbreak Day 26: How it unfolded
  • Covid-19 Delta outbreak day 22: How it unfolded

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    New Zealand Covid-19
    8 Sep 2021
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    It was miserable weather across the motu for the first day of level 2 - for those outside Auckland. With 15 new cases today, the source of the outbreak remains unknown.

    Covid-19 Delta outbreak day 22: How it unfolded
  • 'Delta thrives on inequality' - experts warn politicians

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    New Zealand Politics
    8 Sep 2021
    A testing station for Assembly of God congregations in Māngere.

    Experts say the government needs to prioritise more funding and health resources for South Auckland, which will remain New Zealand's ongoing front line in the battle against Covid-19.

    'Delta thrives on inequality': South Auckland strategies needed, experts warn
  • Covid Modller Rodney Jones

    Audio
    health
    27 Aug 2021

    Tonight we are lucky enough to have Wigram Capital Advisors economist Rodney Jones join us. He is a Covid modeller who has been advising the government throughout the pandemic. Audio

  • Week in Politics: Parliament suspension, vaccine tension

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    Politics
    27 Aug 2021
    An empty seat in Parliament

    Analysis - Parliament is suspended, the Auckland outbreak puts the vaccine rollout under intense scrutiny and questions are raised about elimination.

    Week in Politics: Ardern suspends Parliament, National demands transparency
  • Covid-19 vaccination for under-12s - what you need to know

    Audio
    health Covid-19
    24 Aug 2021
    Govt secures another two Covid-19 vaccines, PM says every New Zealander will be able to be vaccinated

    A vaccinologist says that children under 12 could be vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as the end of the year.

    Vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris told Checkpoint the clinical trials are nearly… Video, Audio

  • Pivotal time in outbreak: 'You don't want to get a string of bad days'

    News
    New Zealand Covid-19
    24 Aug 2021
    A health worker at the Devonport Covid-19 testing station.

    The next few days are critical in the country's fight against the community spread of the Delta variant, a data modeller says. Audio

    Australian states provide scenarios for NZ's Covid-19 fate - modeller
  • Covid-19: Yesterdays numbers bad enough for two week lockdown extension - Modeller

    Audio
    health
    24 Aug 2021
    There are barely any cars on the Auckland's motorways, which would usually be bumper tp bumper on a Monday morning.

    A government adviser and Covid-19 data modeller, Rodney Jones, says the next few days are pivotal in the country's fight against community spread of the delta variant.

    Rodney Jones told Morning… Audio

  • 'Pivotal days ahead of us' - Covid-19 modeller Rodney Jones

    Audio 23 Aug 2021
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    What can we expect through this Covid-19 cluster, and when the cluster is brought under control?

    According to one expert, Delta has changed the land so much the relative freedoms of the last 18… Video, Audio

  • Rodney Jones: will the nationwide lockdown be extended?

    Audio 20 Aug 2021
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    Cabinet will decide this afternoon whether to extend the nationwide lockdown as the Delta outbreak continues to grow. Another positive case has been announced by the Associate Health Minister Ayesha… Audio

  • Covid modellers predict cluster size

    Audio 18 Aug 2021
    Auckland August Covid-19 cluster and 'sub-clusters' as at 15 September

    We're now hearing that there are likely to be as many as 120 cases in this current Covid19 cluster. We're joined by Rodney Jones, one of several top statistical modellers who provides Covid-19… Audio

  • Covid-19: Border plans set to be revealed next week

    News
    Politics Covid-19
    2 Aug 2021
    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins heading to a post-Cabinet conference.

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will next week set out whether and how the government plans to open the country's borders.

    Covid-19: Border plans set to be revealed next week
  • Hymns on Sunday, 27 June 2021

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    music
    27 Jun 2021
    Pekapeka Wetlands, Hawke's Bay

    Hymns with a pilgrim theme feature in Hymns on Sunday this week. Audio

    This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.

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