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Covid-19 mortality rate could be '20 or 30 times worse than flu'
Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. He says the news on the Covid-19 front continues to be hugely concerning. In fact, he says this outbreak is… Audio
Calling Home: Claire Harvey in Palau
Claire Harvey only intended to be in Palau for 12 months when she accepted the role of President of the National Development Bank of Palau. She's Calling Home this morning from her base on Palau's… Audio
Wuhan coronavirus continues to weave path of destruction
A coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan has now killed more than 40 people and infected more than 1,100, with the virus also spreading to at least nine other countries. Nathan VanderKlippe… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
Calling Home: Nick Ashley in Singapore
Christchurch native Nick Ashley joins us from Singapore for our 'Calling Home' segment this week. He explains why the Asian 'Garden City' ticks so many boxes. Audio
Singapore government to decide which news is fake
The Singaporean government is proposing a law where it will be the one who decides which news is "fake" and which is "real". With the ruling party having 80 per cent of the seats in parliament the law… Audio
Traitor: the story of Patrick Heenan (part 2)
Why do some historians think an NZ-born traitor was "instrumental" in the Japanese victory in Singapore during WWII? Audio
Traitor: the story of Patrick Heenan (Part 1)
What drove a boy from Reefton to turn against his comrades in World War Two? How was a former boxing and swimming champion recruited as an agent of Imperial Japan? Audio
PM in Singapore for security and trade summits
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has a series of bilateral meetings today with the leaders of Myanmar, China, Thailand and Australia, culminating tonight with a meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence… Video, Audio
Hidden letters found days before NZ soldier buried
Letters written by the soldier son of All Black legend George Nepia to his high school sweetheart while he served in Singapore have been discovered by his family. George Nepia Junior died while… Audio
NZ ambassador won't be ex-MP - Winston Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has just returned from high-level meetings in Singapore where North Korea was top of the agenda. The talks were held almost two months after the US President… Audio
Synthetic drugs: 'Purveyors of poison have to be stopped' - Peters
It's the last two days of power for Winston Peters with Jacinda Ardern formally resuming her duties as Prime Minister at midnight on Wednesday. Mr Peters is travelling to Singapore on Wednesday night… Audio
Fake news clampdowns raise alarm and media freedom worries in Asia
Several states now have laws targeting fake news and more are thinking about it. But should governments be responsible for the pushing back against deliberate disinformation online? Should the news… Video, Audio
US - China trade war now underway
Asian Trade Centre Executive Director Deborah Elms talks to John Campbell about the official trade war between China and the United States, including the unusual step in setting tariffs before… Video, Audio
What Trump, Kim Jong-un meeting means for North Koreans
Justice Michael Kirby is the Australian diplomat who chaired the UN commission of inquiry into human rights in North Korea, which wrapped up in 2014. He told John Campbell he's not sure whether Donald… Video, Audio
'Extraordinary' Trump, Kim Jong meeting a surreal event
Donald Trump said it was an "honour" to meet Kim Jong Un, when they met for a historical - yet surreal - summit in Singapore, CNN's Asia Pacific Editor Andrew Stevens says. Audio
History in making as Trump, Kim Jong-un meet
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President have been in Singapore for a day, and are about to meet. North Korea has said it is willing to commit to denuclearisation - but that term is open to… Audio
Trump, Kim land in Singapore for historic meeting
Both Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un have arrived in Singapore for their historic summit on the resort island of Sentosa. Never before has a North Korean leader met with a sitting US president, so the… Audio
Kim Jong-un to meet Trump in Singapore
US President Donald Trump has named Singapore as the venue for his meeting North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un in June. Mr Trump's announcement came hours after he welcomed home three American detainees… Audio