Michael Baker
NZ epidemiologist:British public over inept pandemic management
One of New Zealand's leading voices through the Covid-19 pandemic, Michael Baker, believes the British public have had enough of "inept pandemic management". The University of Otago epidemiologist has… Audio
England Freedom Day 'a reckless move' - Baker
It may be freedom day in the England with many celebrating being able to go mask free and an end to social distancing, but it will result in millions of new Covid-19 cases and the highest infection… Audio
Covid-19 at our borders - 16 more fishing crew test positive
A second fishing vessel in New Zealand waters is dealing with a COVID outbreak, after 16 crew members tested positive. The Spanish-flagged Playa Zahara is heading to Christchurch's Lyttelton Port… Audio
NZ's Covid-19 alert level system not fit for purpose - experts
New Zealand's four-stage Covid-19 alert level system is no longer fit for purpose, according to a group of epidemiologists.
The six experts say while the system was a highly effective part our… Video, Audio
Fiji's Covid-19 strategises to slow the spread
Two more deaths and a record 431 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Fiji. Audio
Dr Michael Baker on the lockdowns in Wellington and Australia
University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker talks with us about Covid lockdowns across Australia the extended level two lockdown in Wellington. Audio
Michael Baker: Wellington case identified gaps in system
Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker is back with us for a Covid-19 update. He'll discuss how the Delta variant slipped into the community, and whether Wellington has dodged a serious bullet this… Audio
Level 2 restrictions for the Wellington region
The Wellington region is now at Alert Level 2 after an Australian tourist who spent the weekend there tested positive for Covid-19 when he returned home to Sydney. Healthline has taken on extra staff… Audio
Covid-19: what do we know about the delta variant
As the virus has spread around the world, it's been a case of survival of the fittest with the best mutations surviving and prospering. The positive case who was in Wellington at the weekend had… Audio
Wellington on high alert after Covid-visit
Health authorities are scrambling to work out where a Covid-positive visitor from Australia went when he and his partner visited Wellington over the weekend June 19 - 21. Four close contacts have been… Audio
Covid-19: Michael Baker on Sydney travelling case
An Australian traveller from Sydney, who visited Wellington from Saturday 19 June until Monday 21 June, has tested positive for COVID-19 upon their return to Australia.
Late on Tuesday night, New… Audio
Covid-19: Michael Baker welcomes news 12 to 15 year olds could get vaccine
A public health expert is welcoming the news the Covd-19 vaccine could be given to younger New Zealanders.
The Government expects to make a final decision next week on whether the Covid-19 vaccine… Audio
50 years of moral panic leading to drug harms - Michael Baker
50 years since US president Richard Nixon began the so-called "War on Drugs", with his declaration that narcotics were "public enemy number one." Professor Michael Baker, newly appointed to the board… Audio
Fiji Covid-19: Questions raised over death toll accuracy
There's growing suspicion in Fiji that a number of recent deaths caused by Covid-19, have not been officially counted by the health authorities. Audio
Preparing New Zealand for Covid-19 long term
Health officials are preparing advice on whether people vaccinated for Covid-19 should be allowed to skip a stay in managed isolation when arriving in New Zealand. Karyn speaks with epidemiologist… Audio
Pressure on Fijian government to lock down the nation grows
There's growing pressure on the Fijian government to urgently lock down the nation as Covid-19 spreads out of control. Audio
Fiji govt resists lockdown despite spiralling Covid-19 cases
A surge in Covid cases in Fiji shows little sign of slowing - the country yesterday registered a record 105 new infections. Yet the government is resisting calls for a national lockdown, saying it… Audio
Fiji changing Covid-19 containment strategy to mitigation
The Fiji government's Covid-19 response strategy has changed from containment to mitigation. Audio
Covid-19: NZ health expert wary of Fiji home isolation plan
A health expert in New Zealand is warning against the Fiji government's plan to isolate Covid-19 patients at home amid the escalating cases in the country. Audio
NZ's border failures three times higher than Australia
New Zealand's rate of border failures is three times higher than Australia. In just-released reports, airborne transmission is being considered the most likely cause for the spread of Covid-19 at two… Audio