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'It's killing birds in unprecedented scales'
A deadly bird flu is winging its way closer to Aotearoa - and it could be disastrous for native wildlife.
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Deadly bird flu threatens NZ wildlife
A deadly bird flu is winging its way closer to Aotearoa and it could be disastrous for native wildlife.
The H5N1 strain has been spreading rapidly around the world since late 2021.
Recent confirmed… Audio
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Concerns bird flu may have reached Antarctica
Suspected case of H5N1 in Antractica after disease tears path of devastation through South America.
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How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
Chinese health authorities have said the outbreak is due to a number of respiratory pathogens.
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Detecting and stemming spread of animal diseases to humans
Seventy percent of all new emerging pathogens in human health come from animal habitats. All the vet schools in Australasia recently came together with vet schools from 8 Asian countries to improve… Audio
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Surveillance of bird flu risk crucial says expert
An infectious diseases expert says New Zealand must remain on guard against the potentially deadly bird flu viruses circulating overseas. According to international research released today, the H5N1… Audio
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Tonga's Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala to lead WHO's Western Pacific
Health ministers in the Western Pacific nominated a surgeon from Tonga, Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, to lead WHO's regional office at a meeting in Manila on Tuesday.
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The Great Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off: Part 2
The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge… Audio
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The Great Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off: Part 2
The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge…
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Is New Zealand prepared for a potential bird flu infection?
A highly contagious and deadly bird flu is currently sweeping the world - so does New Zealand need to be better prepared for its potential arrival? While New Zealand is seen as being at a low risk of… Audio
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Will thousands of spring migratory birds bring a deadly bird flu with them?
A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world - and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival.
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Heathily revved up for winter, getting Covid, flu vaccinations
With winter upon us, public health messaging remains in place encouraging New Zealanders to be up to date with their booster and flu Shots. South Seas Healthcare in Otara are running a community-led… Audio
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'Potentially devastating': Fears some penguin colonies may be wiped out by bird flu
It's inevitable migrating birds will carry avian flu to the Antarctic and authorities should consider a mass vaccination programme to protect penguins, an expert says. Audio
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Protecting Antarctic penguins from bird flu
Work is being done to put in place safe guards to protect Antarctic penguins from the current bird flu strain making its way around the world right now. Waikato University Professor Craig Cary talks… Audio
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Argentina reports new cases of bird flu in its territory
The virus has spurred import bans in some countries and pushed egg prices to record highs in parts of the world.
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Egg farm blaze won't make shortage worse - owner
The owners of a Waikato egg farm remain puzzled by a blaze that ripped through two of its sheds on Tuesday. Audio
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Avian influenza could devastate native birds, wildlife vet says
A wildlife vet is worried a strain of bird flu currently circulating the US and the UK could have a devastating impact on wild native bird populations, if it reaches New Zealand. Audio
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Brett Gartrell: Avian influenza could devastate native birds
One of the country's leading wildlife veterinary experts warns a heavy-handed response may be needed to limit damage if a particularly infectious strain of bird flu reaches our shores. Video, Audio
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Pacific news in brief for November 22
President dismisses French Polynesian citizenship calls; expert says Samoa should look at work quota; and more
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Season 2 Ep 14: New Zealand's Pacific Empire
New Zealand has had some big ambitions in the Pacific and mixed relations with our neighbours. Video, Audio
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21 Years making Olive Oil - 'It's New Zealand in a cup'
Country Life joins Lot 8's twenty first olive harvest and talks to the olive oil brand's owners Nalini and Colin Baruch who are among the Wairarapa's pioneering olive oil producers. Video, Audio
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21 Years making Olive Oil - 'It's New Zealand in a cup'
Country Life joins Lot 8's twenty first olive harvest and talks to the olive oil brand's owners Nalini and Colin Baruch who are among the Wairarapa's pioneering olive oil producers.
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UK: Spring mini-budget, inflation hits 6.2%
UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Lynn to look at what was in Rishi Sunak's spring mini-budget, including a 5p per litre cut in fuel tax and a future 1p reduction in income tax. It comes as Brits -… Audio
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Covid-19 Fiji: Nine more deaths, 733 new cases in the community; Unconfirmed reports from Kiribati of Covid-19 cases at border; Samoa's opposition leader released from hospital, and more.
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Israel tries to contain avian flu outbreak
Some 5000 wild cranes have died and hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys are being culled.
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