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At The Movies - The 2023 NZ International Film Festival
Over 100 of the most engaging, perplexing, confronting and comforting movies of the year are coming to Aotearoa for this year's NZ International Film Festival. General Manager Sally Woodfield talks… Audio
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Science: Morning sickness hormone found, gut bug's role in endometriosis
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about how researchers have identified a hormone linked with morning sickness which may help with the development of new treatments for… Audio
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Science: Death cap mushroom antidote
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study from Australian researchers into the death cap mushroom - responsible for 90 per cent of mushroom poisoning deaths… Audio
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National leader presses case for trusting people on Covid-19 isolation
Christopher Luxon says he only spent a week in isolation when he caught Covid-19 because it was mandatory. Audio
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Current Covid-19 restrictions to remain for now
Most rules have been scrapped, but people still have to self-isolate for seven days if they test positive, and masks must be worn in hospitals in some circumstances. Audio
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Now 'as good a time as any' to lift Covid-19 isolation rules - expert
Restrictions specific to Covid-19 - and not other diseases - cannot last forever, Michael Plank says. Audio
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Cabinet to consider whether to relax last Covid-19 rules
Most pandemic rules were scrapped in September last year, but a mandatory seven-day isolation period remains for those who test positive for the virus. Audio
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Keep Covid-19 restrictions as is, Michael Baker says
Cabinet is believed to be reassessing Covid-19 restrictions in coming weeks, but a leading epidemiologist wants them to stay as they are.
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Science: Myna bird spread, 3D-printed baking, tool to help
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study which shows where myna birds have become established in New Zealand, compared to where they were introduced. A study out… Audio
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Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
The infection risk from black water after cyclone/flooding, especially if houses are contaminated. Also, are the prices of pharmaceutical drugs justified? Pharma companies often justify the high price… Audio
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Covid-19: XBB.1.5 variant detected in New Zealand
Two Covid-19 cases have been found to have the XBB.1.5 variant, also known as 'Kraken'.
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Concern over 'Kraken' strain of Covid-19, but NZ has tools to deal with it - expert
A new strain XBB.1.5, nicknamed 'Kraken', is spreading rapidly across the globe.
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Covid-19: Health experts, politicians back govt's decision on travellers from China
Health experts are backing the government's decision not to impose pre-departure Covid-19 testing on travellers from China - saying it would be a case of "xenophobia".
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Science: Covid risk tool, oldest DNA found, wearable UV patch
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a handy online tool to help you see how likely it is someone infection will be at your gathering. The world's oldest DNA being found… Audio
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Midweek Mediawatch: A good news story gone bad
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a media tussle with Pharmac, a so-called 'trainweck' interview by the broadcasting minister and two interesting… Audio
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Science: Fun-seeking bees, nose-picking primates, death-telling smartphones
Audio 2 Nov 2022Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about new research that has found bumblebees will play with tiny wooden balls - despite there being no reason to do so. The aye-aye, a… Audio
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Mixed reaction to new Auckland mayor: 'There was a very strong negative vote'
The city has spoken - or 30 percent of it has - and Wayne Brown has been voted the next mayor of Auckland - but he won't be speaking to media today and is spending the day with family.
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Axed border tests: NZ flying blind on new Covid-19 variants - experts
New Zealand is on the back foot in preparing for new Covid-19 variants now requirements for international arrivals to test have ended, health experts say.
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Chinese scientists develop face mask that can detect Covid-19
Scientists in China say they have developed a face mask capable of detecting Covid-19 in the air.
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Covid-19 is not over for disabled people
Opinion - Covid-19 remains a hefty risk, particularly to the disabled community - and many are alarmed New Zealand has ended most restriction rules, Chris Ford writes.
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Should mask mandates inside businesses be dropped?
Masks have been compulsory in many locations across the country and although business groups have been calling for their removal, some employees are unsure.
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To drop or not to drop - should mask mandates end?
Retail workers estimate around 60 per cent of customers have already ditched mask. It comes as cabinet reviews the traffic light system next week with a likely end to mask mandates. And as reporter… Audio
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Calls for better ventilation as govt mulls ditching mask mandate
Use of good ventilation and better use of rapid testing could allow mask wearing mandates to be reduced, a microbiologist says.
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Science: Viral treatment for inflammatory bowel, busting maths stereotypes
Audio 10 Aug 2022Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Susie to talk about the test to release scheme for Covid 19: some people are still testing positive at the end of their 7 days' isolation, which means… Audio
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Midweek Mediawatch - Climate context & Hawaiian holidays
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about a big resignation at TVNZ, media outlets getting it right on climate coverage, news stories vanishing without… Audio