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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
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Siouxsie Wiles doco criticism does a vanishing act online
Mediawatch - NZME launched a critical attack on a modest sum spent on a single documentary made two years ago starring Siouxsie Wiles. Their critique then disappeared online after an enormous… Audio
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Criticism of mini-doco funding hits a dead end
Why did criticism of a modest sum spent on a single mini-documentary made two years ago suddenly spring up in the news in two national networks this week - and then disappear? Video, Audio
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Sick and tired of the sickness
Covid has now killed around 1700 people in New Zealand, but much of our news reporting and commentary has focused on how we're learning to live with the virus. Why is there such a mismatch between… Audio
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Public-facing staff call for more support to stop Covid reinfections
Workers who deal with the public are calling for more support as they fight an uphill battle to make sure they don't get Covid again.
The Ministry of Health says 16,000 people have been reinfected… Audio
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The Week in Politics: Trans-Tasman relations warm up as Ardern visits Australia
Analysis - While the PM's trip to Australia signals a shift in trans-Tasman relations, speculation continues over the government turning on the red traffic light again, writes Peter Wilson.
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PM rules out imminent return to red traffic light setting despite case urge
Despite an increase in cases there is no need at present to return to the red traffic light setting, the prime minister says.
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Auckland school switches back to online learning
An Auckland school is going back to online learning for the last four days of this term, as winter illness wreaks havoc on staff and student numbers. Audio