Covid 19
Hipkins responds to growing calls for a Covid border review
The National Party has joined calls for a widespread review into the country's Covid-19 border system and managed isolaion and quarantine facilities, after two health workers tested positive for the… Audio
Siouxsie Wiles: how octopuses taste
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about the latest modelling on daily Covid-19 testing, a study done using fruit flies that looks at the effects of anaesthetics on our body… Audio
Australia's richest increase wealth, state borders still closed
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to look at how, despite coronavirus, Australia's wealthiest have continued to get richer. Covid cases may be dropping to a handful, but the state… Audio
'Pandemic era:' Report links biodiversity crisis & pandemics
A major UN report has found that the biodiversity crisis is leading us into a 'pandemic era', with on average, five new diseases transferred from animals to humans every year - all with pandemic… Audio
Tahiti desperate to avoid lockdown as Covid-19 numbers mushroom
Tahiti desperate to avoid lockdown as Covid-19 numbers soar past 8,000. Audio
Managed isolation workers test positive for Covid-19
The Health Ministry has confirmed a second worker at the Sudima Hotel managed isolation facility in Christchurch has tested postive for Covid-19 tonight. The person is a close workplace contact of the… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Michael Plank
Michael Plank Professor shares his thoughts with The Panel about how Covid-19 is tracking in New Zealand. Audio
Christchurch mayor responds to latest Covid case
The Christchurch mayor is reassuring Ōtautahi residents, after a managed isolation worker tested positive for Covid-19.
Lianne Dalziel, spoke with Māni Dunlop. Audio
London Calling - Audrey Tinline from the BBC World Service
Lately's weekly cross to the team at the BBC World Service and tonight Bryan speaks with correspondent Audrey Tinline about the final days before the US presidential election with a particular focus… Audio
England to go back into tough lockdown
The Panel speaks to UK correspondent Nick Pandolfi following news that England will be going back into lockdown. Audio
Jeffrey Sachs - The Ages of Globalization
Renowned economist Professor Jeffrey Sachs talks about what the world will look when the pandemic subsides. Audio
Cats costing billions each year by spreading diseases
Diseases transmitted by cats costs the Australian economy more than A$6 billion annually. This news is bad for New Zealand, too, with 45% of Kiwi households having at least one cat. Professor Sarah… Audio
Correspondent Karen Kasler on the US election
It's crunch time in the lead-up to the US election, with voters set to decide on Wednesday (New Zealand time) whether Donald Trump remains in the White House for another four years or challenger Joe… Audio
Struggling with pandemic uncertainty? Try these tips
Many people have had trouble handling pandemic uncertainty throughout Covid-19. Psychologist Bethany Teachman from the University of Virginia offers up a few research-based coping strategies for… Audio
Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani
Panellists Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani look at the lay of the land in post-election New Zealand and pre-election US, New Zealand's euthanasia and cannabis referenda, a possible NZ Covid inquiry… Audio
Calling Home: Lukas Beech in Seoul, South Korea
Lukas Beech lives in Seoul Forest and is involved with the New Zealand Tech Roadshow, which invites Kiwi technology companies to explore the opportunities for business in South Korea. He's Calling… Audio
Only 10% of Kiwis want to change our country's name
The latest poll from Research New Zealand set out to gauge support for New Zealand changing its name to 'Aotearoa' or 'Aotearoa New Zealand', but only 10% of people agreed New Zealand should change… Audio
Dr Fran Priddy: 'Transformational nine months' as scientists race to find Covid-19 vaccines
How is New Zealand contributing to the urgent global quest for a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine? American vaccine expert Dr Fran Priddy recently joined The Malaghan Institute as Clinical Director… Audio
From the cockpit to the tractor cab
Former pilots, cafe workers and ex sales people are just some of those looking at a career in agriculture after Covid-19 disrupted their lives. Country Life spent a day with the budding beekeepers… Audio, Gallery
Bluetooth contact tracing trial launched in Rotorua
Technology commentator Paul Brislen speaks to The Panel about how the trial will work. Audio
