Covid 19
Au Revoir to Au Pairs
International Au Pairs are becoming a rare commodity in New Zealand as the closed borders mean the outgoing nannies can't be replaced. Liz Garton finds out more in this episode of Voices.
AudioFiji businesses looking to recover after Covid-19
Fiji businesses looking to improve the way they work after a tough year dealing with Covid-19 affecting the markets. Audio
Mink mutation casts light on human-animal interactions
Denmark is looking at culling all of its 17 million mink after they were found to have a mutated form of coronavirus - how worried should we be about this development? Audio
Mink mutation casts light on human-animal interactions
Denmark is looking at culling all of its 17 million mink after they were found to have a mutated form of coronavirus - how worried should we be about this development?
AudioMany early big-game hunters of the Americas were female - study
The Man-the-Hunter hypothesis looks to have been well and truly debunked, with research suggesting the early big-game hunters of the Americas were female. Dr Randy Haas joins the show to discuss his… Audio
Niwa McIlroy: from lucha libre to Lower Hutt
Niwa McIroy became a star in Mexico's iconic lucha libre wrestling scene soon after after landing there in 2016. But earlier this year he was forced to put his international career on hold and head… Audio
Why are we so secretive about money?
A recent survey in the UK found that one in four people keep money secrets from friends and family. On this side of the globe, we are no less coy about our financial lives. Olivia Fleming has written… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston & Lavina Good
Our panellists discuss Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell's resignation, diversity in the workplace, the lingering impact of Covid-19 and Tourism minister Stuart Nash's contention that NZ should be focusing… Audio
Covid-19: One in five patients diagnosed with a mental illness
Research out of Oxford University shows than one in five Covid-19 patients have gone on to be diagnosed with a mental illness within three months of testing positive, with anxiety, insomnia, and… Audio
Calling Home: Filipe Manu in London
Filipe Manu is a New Zealand-Tongan tenor who is currently based in London, where he is part of the Young Artist programme at the world-renowned Royal Opera House. He's Calling Home this morning. Audio
Siblings develop Covid-19 immunity after parents infected
An Australian study is investigating why three siblings did not get seriously ill with Covid-19 after their parents contracted the illness. Dr Melanie Neeland from the Murdoch Children's Research… Audio
US correspondent on Trump's 'stolen' election
As expected, outgoing US president Donald Trump is refusing to leave the White House without a fight, claiming his election loss to president-elect Joe Biden is the "worst scam in the history of US… Audio
South Australians cautiously optimistic lockdown will work
South Australia hasn't recorded any new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, and people in the state are cautiously optimistic.
But officials are still urging people to comply with this tough… Audio
Kiwi singers' spirits soar with a whānau concert for the world
Julien Van Mellaerts shares the joy of singing with Kiwi artists in England for the Whānau: Voices of Aotearoa, far from home concert - an incredibly emotional selection of songs from Aotearoa and the… Audio
Samoa records its first positive test for Covid-19
Samoans woke yesterday to news the country has recorded its first positive test result for the coronavirus. Audio
NZ assisting Pacific with plans for Covid jabs
As New Zealand secures deals for potential Covid vaccines, it is also working to ensure Pacific island countries have access to them. Audio
Covid-19: Mandatory masks on Auckland public transport
We speak to Dr Joel Rindelaub from Auckland University about the efficacy of masks in the battle to prevent Covid-19. Audio
How workplace changes could benefit freelancers
A majority of freelance designers expect clients to be more willing to hire them as a result of working remotely themselves during the pandemic, according to an international survey. Jesse talks to… Audio
Samoa records first positive Covid-19 test
Samoa is on high-alert after a sailor, who's recently returned to the country, became the first person on the island nation to test positive for Covid-19
Samoa's Prime Minister has called on the… Audio
Janssen vaccine NZ's best Covid vaccination hope yet
The latest Covid vaccine the government has lined-up for purchase is being described as the country's best option yet for the widespread vaccination of New Zealanders against the virus.
The… Audio