Wuhan
Professor Gary McLean: 'No age group is immune from Covid-19'
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology and infectious diseases specialist. He says things are being done well here in relation to the spread of Covid-19, but offers a stark warning that it… Audio
The New Zealander trying to tame the common cold
Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. His recent research has been looking at developing a possible inoculation for the common cold - something that has… Audio
Professor Michael Baker on NZ's coronavirus threat
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is urging calm as panicked shoppers rush for medical supplies and empty supermarket shelves in the wake of this country's first coronavirus case. Professor Michael… Audio
COVID-19 outbreak has made China a 'pedestrian's paradise'
Lew Dagger has been in China for the past twenty years. He lives and works in Jinghong in the south of Yunnan, close to the Myanmar border. He joins the show for an update on the impact coronavirus… Audio
China correspondent: "The world's most populous country is on hold"
The outbreak of the coronavirus in China has impacted the world's most populous country in almost every way possible, leaving it in a shut-down state. Globe and Mail Beijing correspondent Nathan… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White - coronavirus, backlash on China
Ed talks to Lynn about how Asian countries are coping with rising coronavirus infection number. Also the rise of discrimination and racism towards Chinese and Asian people since the original outbreak… Audio
Regional cooperation to keep coronavirus out of Pacific
With the Wuhan coronavirus spreading to more than 23 countries including Australia, extra effort is being put in to keep it out of the Pacific. Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 February 2020
A ruling by the Government could see a huge haul of crayfish released back into the ocean. Audio
THL profits under pressure from bushfires and coronavirus
The Australian bushfires and the Wuhan coronavirus will put further pressure on the profit of Tourism Holdings, the extent of which will be revealed at the end of the month. Audio
Wuhan virus is twice as virulent as Ebola
The World Health Organisation declared the flu-like coronavirus a global emergency on Friday after cases spiked more than tenfold in a week. Globe and Mail Beijing correspondent Nathan VanderKlippe is… Audio
Virologist Chris Smith: Wuhan coronavirus latest
With more than 200 deaths and at least 9,000 confirmed cases, countries currently unaffected (including New Zealand) are bracing for the arrival of the disease. Dr Chris Smith, consultant virologist… Audio
What are the rights for NZers evacuated from Wuhan?
Dozens of New Zealanders evacuated from Wuhan may be entitled to paid leave from work when they are quarantined on arrival.
The government says it's close to launching a rescue mission to the Chinese… Audio
Wuhan evacuation safety concerns
The Air New Zealand charter plane to evacuate New Zealanders out of Wuhan is just days away from leaving. Up to 40 Air New Zealand staff have volunteered to be part of the ten member cabin crew aboard… Audio
Govt charters aircraft to get New Zealanders out of Wuhan
There are 53 New Zealanders registered as being in Wuhan and Winston Peters said extracting them was a complex issue. The government has agreed with Air New Zealand to charter an aircraft to assist… Audio
New Zealanders in Wuhan to join Australians in evacuation
The Prime Minister has announced a joint New Zealand-Australian operation to evacuate people stuck in China due to the Wuhan corona virus outbreak.
The death toll caused by the respiratory illness… Audio
New Zealanders in Wuhan urge govt to evacuate them
New Zealanders in Wuhan are asking the government to urgently get them out. Dozens of Kiwis are stuck in the Chinese city, which is locked down to limit the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Mackenzie… 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
Coronavirus is spreading
New Zealand has no plans to screen passengers arriving from China despite the spread of a new viral pneumonia. Four people have now died from the coronavirus and there are now more than 200 cases in… Audio
The number of coronavirus cases climbs
Chinese authorities have reported 139 new cases of a mysterious virus in two days, marking the first time that the infection has been confirmed in China outside of Wuhan city. The World Health… Audio