Siouxsie Wiles
Dr Siouxsie Wiles on Covid Inquiry
The Inquiry into the Covid-19 report has been released, urging the government to get a plan in place for future pandemics. Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Dr Siouxsie Wiles spoke to… Audio
Nearly half of office workers don't wash hands after toilet survey claims
It's global handwashing day - are New Zealanders washing our hands enough? Mahvash Ikram has the story. Audio
Siouxsie Wiles on Employment Court win over UOA
Auckland University microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles said it's been a long and gruelling few years taking on the University over its failure to protect her against threats and harassment during the… Audio
Fungal foray-ing and the search for new antibiotics
Could the answer to one of our most pressing health needs be hiding in Aotearoa’s bush? On Our Changing World this week, Liz Garton heads out on a foray to discover some of our fungal gems, and she… Audio
Fungal foray-ing and the search for new antibiotics
Could the answer to one of our most pressing health needs be hiding in Aotearoa’s bush? On Our Changing World this week, Liz Garton heads out on a foray to discover some of our fungal gems, and she…
AudioScience: Modifying power of eels
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles discusses how electric eels may genetically modify organisms around them, and how birds in Europe have been building nests using anti-bird spikes. Audio
Review: Ms. Information
In Ms. Information, Microbiologist and science communicator Dr Siouxsie Wiles suffers a pandemic backlash. Reviewed by Dan Slevin. Audio
Review: Ms. Information
In Ms. Information, Microbiologist and science communicator Dr Siouxsie Wiles suffers a pandemic backlash. Reviewed by Dan Slevin.
AudioScience: Why we love fatty foods, AI reveals Herculaneum scroll
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study that's investigated why we love fatty foods so much and the role texture has to play. Audio
Science: Autoimmune vaccine hope, why cats love tuna, IgNobels
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about new research into a potential vaccine against autoimmune diseases, why cats love tuna so much and it's IgNobel time - when the best of… Audio
Science: Pandemic lessons, 'unknome' database, super-conductor
Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Susie to talk about a new comparison of how various countries handled the Covid pandemic and the latest research into gene variations which can make some people less likely to… Audio
Science: Morning sickness hormone found, gut bug's role in endometriosis
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about how researchers have identified a hormone linked with morning sickness which may help with the development of new treatments for… Audio
Science: Death cap mushroom antidote
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study from Australian researchers into the death cap mushroom - responsible for 90 per cent of mushroom poisoning deaths… Audio
Science: Myna bird spread, 3D-printed baking, tool to help
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a new study which shows where myna birds have become established in New Zealand, compared to where they were introduced. A study out… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
The infection risk from black water after cyclone/flooding, especially if houses are contaminated. Also, are the prices of pharmaceutical drugs justified? Pharma companies often justify the high price… Audio
Science: Covid risk tool, oldest DNA found, wearable UV patch
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about a handy online tool to help you see how likely it is someone infection will be at your gathering. The world's oldest DNA being found… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A good news story gone bad
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a media tussle with Pharmac, a so-called 'trainweck' interview by the broadcasting minister and two interesting… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A good news story gone bad
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a media tussle with Pharmac, a so-called 'trainweck' interview by the broadcasting minister and two interesting…
AudioScience: Fun-seeking bees, nose-picking primates, death-telling smartphones
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about new research that has found bumblebees will play with tiny wooden balls - despite there being no reason to do so. The aye-aye, a… Audio
To drop or not to drop - should mask mandates end?
Retail workers estimate around 60 per cent of customers have already ditched mask. It comes as cabinet reviews the traffic light system next week with a likely end to mask mandates. And as reporter… Audio
