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Linda Clark & Michael Barnett on NZ's Covid-19 response
Panellists Linda Clark and Michael Barnett are back again to offer their thoughts on New Zealand's response to the threat of Covid-19 and how the country is managing 10 days into the lockdown period.
…Covid-19: Kiwis now more concerned about becoming seriously ill
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the Covid-19 lockdown. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins the show to reveal the results of the latest survey, which shows Kiwis are more worried… Audio
New Zealander stuck in Peru during Covid-19 lockdown gets back to UK
We've been speaking with Jo Tovee, a Kiwi stuck in Lima amid some fraught circumstances as a tourist during the Covid-19 lockdown. Since we last caught up with Jo, she managed to get on a UK… Audio
Linda Clark and Michael Barnett on NZ's Covid-19 response
Today marks day four of New Zealand's nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. We're joined by commentators Linda Clark and Michael Barnett to see how they feel New Zealand is handling the situation. Audio
New Zealand actress in 'spirals of anxiety' over Covid-19
Kim Crossman was already into the sixth day of a self-quarantine period when it was announced on Friday that the city of Los Angeles was going into lockdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Audio
Kiwi traveller stranded in Lima: 'We're not welcome here'
Jo Tovee is currently stuck in a hostel in Lima after only five days into her solo-trip to Peru after the Peruvian government declared a 15-day state of emergency. She says foreigners are being made… Audio
New Zealanders continue to favour euthanasia legislation
A new survey from Research New Zealand Limited shows that Kiwis continue to be in favour of euthanasia legislation, while opinion is more polarised but possibly changing in favour of the recreational… Audio
Calling Home: Kim Brice in Bangkok
Nelsonian Kim Brice moved to Bangkok in 2017 when he and his Thai partner Gap and their cat Milo returned to Gap's homeland so he could help his mother run their family restaurant. He's Calling Home… Audio
Study shows dairy milk 'associated with breast cancer risk'
A new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health has associated consumption of dairy milk with a greater risk of breast cancer in women. New Zealand Professor Gary Fraser was the… Audio
Ardern calls for efforts to get the basics right for Maori
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern says the Government must address housing and child poverty before it can begin resolving wider aspirations for Maori, but she says she also wants New Zealand history… 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
What's the government of transformation been up to?
Why is the Government taking so long and doing so little to fix the obvious problems we face, despite declaring itself a government of transformation? Simon Wilson, senior writer for the NZ Herald… Audio
Richard Easterlin: the economics of happiness
Economist Professor Richard Easterlin concluded more money can't buy us happiness. And his Easterlin Paradox has persuaded policymakers to focus on wellbeing rather than wealth. But how do we know… Audio
Suicide Prevention Office a 'bittersweet milestone' - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described the opening of a Suicide Prevention Office a "bitter-sweet milestone".
The office was one of the key recommendations of the Mental Health and Addiction… Audio
Worst may be yet to come in Hong Kong
Antony Dapiran is a Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer and the author of City of Protest: A Recent History of Dissent in Hong Kong. He joins the show with all the latest from the protests that have now… Audio
Insight Special: Local Body Elections coverage with Philippa Tolley
In this live Insight local elections special Philippa Tolley speaks to winning candidates from around the country and RNZ regional and local government reporters.. Audio
Recommendations for Mosque shooting victim donations due next month
Christchurch City Councillor Raf Manji is meeting with the community on behalf of the Christchurch Foundation to make recommendations about the best ways to disperse funds to the victims of the mosque… Audio
Robert Harris: The Second Sleep
English novelist Robert Harris's new book The Second Sleep has all the trappings of a historical novel, but actually it's set far in the future. Audio
3MM: Dr Patrick van Esch on equality in parental leave
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealander on subjects of their choice. Here's AUT Business School Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing Patrick van Esch on why New Zealand needs equality in… Audio
Jacinda Ardern announces free lunch in schools trial
The government is rolling out a daily free lunch trial starting with 30 primary and intermediate schools from the beginning of next year.
The new initiative will be piloted at 30 primary and… Video, Audio