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China reports case of H5N6 bird flu
China has confirmed one case of human infection with the H5N6 strain of bird flu in Sichuan province, state media said on Thursday.
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A dingo called Sue speaks, but what she has to say is not pretty
Philip Armstrong's poetry and Laura Jean McKay's award-winning novel The Animals in That Country feature animals as significant characters. The authors talk at 2020 Word Christchurch. Audio
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Covid-19 silver linings success stories in New Zealand
New Zealand is approaching a full year of lockdowns, social distancing and mask wearing. No-one has escaped the impacts of Covid-19, but amid the stories of fear and loss, there are stories about… Audio
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Bird flu: Russia detects first case of H5N8 bird flu in humans
Russia has reported the first case of a bird flu strain, H5N8, being passed from poultry to humans.
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Govt grants vaccine suppliers indemnity against claims
The government has granted the Covid-19 vaccine suppliers Pfizer and BioNTech indemnity from any claims that may arise from use of the vaccine.
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MPI testing penguins for viruses after mystery illness destroys chicks' lungs
Yellow-eyed penguins are being tested for a novel virus after large numbers of chicks in the South Island died from a mysterious illness that destroys the lungs. Audio
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France and Germany cull more birds to contain bird flu outbreak
France and Germany are culling more than 660,000 birds in total to contain an avian influenza virus that is spreading, authorities say.
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Indemnity possible for NZ supplier of Covid-19 vaccine
The Ministry of Health is planning to fast-track the approval process for a Covid-19 vaccine, and won't rule out offering a supplier indemnity from any potential claims resulting from its use.
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Covid-19: Ministry of Health developing fast vaccine approval process
The Ministry of Health is developing a faster approval process for vaccines in readiness to roll out any Covid-19 immunisation programme.
That could mean a drug company being granted indemnity from… Audio
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A locked-down NZ Music Month
We're just over halfway through New Zealand Music Month. How's it faring for our local musicians in these Covid-19 times? William Dart features new music by Kate Owen, Aidan Fine, and Olivia Foa'i… Video, Audio
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What makes us believe conspiracy theories?
Why do people believe conspiracy theories? And what do conspiracy theories tell us about the way we view the world? Professor Joe Uscinski is a political scientist and author of American Conspiracy… Audio
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Toby Ord - What is the greatest threat to humanity?
At the same time as the Covid-19 pandemic began sweeping the world Australian moral philosopher Toby Ord released his book calculating the possibility of the end of humanity. In The Precipice he… Audio
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Opinion: A letter from London, with sinking confidence
Opinion - As time wore on and the coronavirus threat loomed larger, Sophie Bateman wondered if moving to London was the worst decision she had made.
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Concerns over secret search for giants' bones near Huntly
A secretive group excavating a cave they believe is filled with a race of 8-foot-tall pre-Polynesian giants' skeletons have iwi and archaeologists worried.
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GP warns another flu pandemic is a certainty
In the wake of the coronavirus out of Wuhan, China, Edinburgh-based GP and writer Dr. Gavin Francis insists we are getting better and better at controlling these things, but he is adamant there will… Audio
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Coronavirus will have impact on Queenstown tourism, says mayor
The deadly coronavirus outbreak has come at the worst possible time for tourism operators in the middle of summer and the Chinese New Year, Queenstown's mayor says.
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China pneumonia outbreak may be linked to new virus - WHO
A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in a Chinese city may be due to a newly emerging member of the family of viruses that caused the deadly SARS and MERS outbreaks.
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The year in news: May to August
In the second part of a three-part look back at 2019, RNZ revisits the big stories of the year from May to August.
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Universities warned as dependence on Chinese students grows
Universities are more dependent on Chinese students than at any time in the past decade despite long-standing efforts to diversify, figures show.
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Golden Turmeric Porridge: warming spices and superfoods
Megan May from Little Bird Organics divulges the secrets of her mouth-watering, winter-warming Golden Turmeric Porridge.and chats about what's new on the menu at her Unbakery Cafes. Audio
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A special reunion for Gallipoli war veteran's family
Family of World War One veteran, who died 100 years ago, find his final resting place.
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Jock Phillips
Just before starting this summer show we found out about a project by the historian and writer Jock Phillips. He's writing a book about the social history of New Zealand, embodied in 100 objects. He… Audio
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The next pandemic - are we ready?
100 years after the last great 'flu pandemic, Philippa Tolley explores how well prepared we are for the next one. Audio
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Professor Robert Webster - author of Flu Hunter
Balclutha-born Professor Robert Webster is a world-renowned virologist and international expert in influenza who was among the first scientists to acknowledge a link between human and avian flu. His… Audio
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Keeping up with the Kontentsphere
Bill English's delicious week; Gilda Kirkpatrick's political allegiances; Lorde's crazy dancing; and more.
