Vaccines
Professor Gary McLean on the dangerous Omicron variant
New Zealander Dr Gary McLean is back with us on Sunday Morning to look at the latest Covid-19 developments. Professor McLean will discuss the spread of the dangerous new Omicron variant (and its 33… Audio
Vaccine mandate expanded to police, Defence Force
Police and the NZ Defence Force will now have to be vaccinated, or be out of a job.
The government has announced they will have to have their first dose by mid-January and be fully vaccinated by the… Audio
Ōpōtiki races to vaccinate community before summer visits
The vaccination rollout and the push towards 90 percent has in many ways highlighted this country's existing disparities.
It's being seen in our biggest cities, but also in some of our more remote… Video, Audio
Pro athletes refusing vaccine face limited futures
It's not just teachers and healthcare professionals that could be out of a job if they don't get the Covid vaccination.
Professional athletes are also facing the prospect of limited career… Video, Audio
Some missing from school staffrooms as vaccine mandate starts
There were some missing faces in school staff rooms today as the government's vaccine mandate kicked in.
Principals estimate fewer than a thousand teachers have refused to get a covid vaccination… Audio
GPs pressured by patients to issue vaccine exemptions
Family doctors say they're coming under pressure from some patients to issue vaccine exemption certificates. President of the College of GPs, Samantha Murton, speaks with Kathryn Ryan. Audio
Principals under pressure as vaccine deadline approaches
As a deadline looms for teachers to be vaccinated to be allowed in school, some principals are being presented with questionable exemption certificates, causing much confusion. Audio
Lack of information key issue for Murupara low vaccinations
The small Bay of Plenty town Murupara has seen vaccination rates climb in the last few weeks - despite battling misinformation in the community.
When vaccine data was first released the town had the… Video, Audio
South Auckland leaders confident three DHBs will reach 90 percent vaccinated
South Auckland community leaders are confident all three DHBs in Tāmaki Makaurau will hit 90 percent fully vaccinated.
And while the race is on to get the city out of lockdown before Christmas… Audio
Workplace Relations Minister on vaccine mandate expansion
The government has announced the Covid vaccine will be compulsory for all workers at businesses where customers need to show a vaccine certificate.
That includes cafes, restaurants, gyms and… Video, Audio
Wiremu Te Awe Awe fights misinformation to boost vaccinations
Beating misinformation could hold the key to lifting the lagging Māori vaccination rate in the greater Manawatū region.
Regional councillor and Rangitāne iwi kaumātua Wiremu Te Awe Awe says some… Audio
Free coffee, kai with vaccine offered to Ara students in Ōtautahi
Walk in vaccinations paired with free coffee and kai are on offer for students at Ara institute of Canterbury this week.
It's part of the the region's race to hit 90 percent for first doses by Labour… Video, Audio
Financial update with market analyst Jeffrey Halley
New Zealander Jeffrey Halley is OANDA's Senior Market Analyst for Asia Pacific. He joins the show to cover off some big recent stories, including the impact of China real estate giant Evergrande… Audio
Covid vaccine mandatory for education, healthcare staff
The Covid-19 vaccination is being made mandatory for teachers and frontline workers at schools and early learning centres.
As well as teachers, GPs, midwives and pharmacists are among those who will… Audio
Manurewa school principal responds to lockdown extension
While students around New Zealand will return to the classroom next week, Auckland pupils will spend their ninth week at home with no date or set roadmap for their return.
The government has mandated… Video, Audio
Calls for mandatory teacher vaccination to protect children
Many parents want to see a mandate for teachers to be vaccinated to be in the classroom with young children who cannot be.
But others think it would be a too heavy-handed approach. The Covid-19… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week, Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles tells us about a new study about the safety of the COVID mRNA vaccines and takes listener questions on Covid. Audio
What is required for international mobility to resume?
Kathryn talks with Massey University migration expert Paul Spoonley about how international mobility will be managed once New Zealand's borders reopen in the New Year. He says there are some big, as… Audio
5000 vaccinations in four days at Pasifika vaccine event
A mass vaccination event has dished out nearly 5,000 vaccines to Pasifika in Auckland over the last four days.
The youth-lead drive through event called 'Rally your Village' is a big win for Pacific… Video, Audio
Teachers encouraged to get vaccinated, but no mandate - NZEI
Unvaccinated teachers across the country could soon face tougher Covid-19 restrictions.
Yesterday on the programme, Education Minister Chris Hipkins wouldn't say whether vaccination for… Video, Audio