Covid 19
Are we already living in the Metaverse?
In 2019, computer scientist Riz Virk wrote a book called The Simulation Hypothesis, which outlined the 10 stages of technology development that would take us to the Simulation Point. He joins the show… Video, Audio
Pene Pati: I'm Listening To This
Sol3 Mio star Pene Pati has a lot on this plate at the moment, which is the way we like things on this segment. He's missing everyone back home on Mother's Day, especially his own mother, Juliette, to… Audio
Elizabeth Economy: 'You never see China step up'
Chinese political expert Dr Elizabeth C. Economy's new book, The World According to China, details China's role in the world and explains Beijing's ambition to sit atop a new international system as… Audio
Calling Home: Tjalve Mollison-Sjöberg in Gothenburg
Life in Gothenburg is a world away from Tjalve Mollison-Sjöberg's isolated upbringing on the edge of the Kahurangi National Park. The Karamea native, who lives in a central Gothenburg suburb… Audio
How thoroughly do you need to clean your home after having Covid-19?
You've had Covid-19 and are recovering. But how do you make sure your home is virus-free?
Some mull travel for treatment as surgery waitlists blown out
With waiting lists for elective surgery blowing out even further because of Covid restrictions, some are setting their sights on other countries to get the treatment they're wanting.
Rachel Graham… Audio
Children eligible but less than a quarter fully vaccinated for Covid
It's been four months since children aged between 5-11 year olds became eligible for Covid vaccinations but latest data shows less than a quarter have received both jabs.
And with that age group… Audio
Covid tech entrepreneur keen to trial more accurate RAT in NZ
A tech expert involved in creating the Covid tracer app, is trying to import and trial a new type of RAT test that could be as accurate as PCRs.
New Zealand experts say it could provide cheap, quick… Audio
Unvaccinated chiropractors fined $16k for seeing patients
Two chiropractors have been fined a total of $16,000 for breaching Covid-19 health orders by seeing patients in person without being vaccinated.
Covid-19 update: 24 further deaths, 7347 new cases
There have been 7347 new cases of Covid-19 in the community and 24 further deaths reported today.
True Covid-19 death toll could be three times higher than recorded
Nearly 15 million people around the world are believed to have died either directly, or indirectly, from Covid-19 - an estimate that's nearly triple the official death toll.
That figure from the… Audio
Nearly 15m deaths due to effects of Covid - WHO
Nearly 15 million people around the world are believed to have died either directly, or indirectly, from Covid-19 - an estimate that's nearly triple the official death toll.
That figure from the… Audio
Covid-19 led to 15 million deaths globally, not the 5m reported - WHO
Almost three times as many people have died as a result of Covid-19 as official data shows, according to a new World Health Organisation report.
Self-isolation supports scheme changing tack after Omicron peak
A "return to greater normality" in care of Covid-19 cases in the community will see the government spend $58.1 million to cover services through to June next year.
Govt shifting support for community covid care
The government is shifting its support for people dealing with covid in the community, as the overall demand for such help drops. It's funding nearly 60-million dollars to support social service… Audio
Covid-19: Schools say case numbers inform mask approach
Schools say Covid-19 case numbers will influence their approach to wearing face masks this term.
Shanghai residents turn to NFTs to record Covid lockdown, combat censorship
Shanghai residents are turning to the blockchain to preserve memories of the city's month-long Covid-19 lockdown, minting videos, photos and artworks capturing their ordeal as NFTs to ensure they can…
Govt takes national approach to hospitals' waitlist backlog
The government's introducing a 'high powered task force' to tackle the issue of ballooning waitlists for hospital operations and appointments.
There are 27,000 people who've been waiting four months… Audio
Covid-19: Schools say case numbers inform mask approach
Schools say Covid-19 case numbers will influence their approach to wearing face masks this term.
Some schools are requiring masks indoors to reduce the spread of Covid-19, while many are simply… Audio
Employers urged to listen to what staff want as workers return to the office
Central Wellington is finally coming back to life as workers return to the office and adjust to a new Covid normal.
