Vaccination

Children in nine Pacific Island countries will now be better protected from life threatening diseases because their governments are adopting an immunisation program. Audio

Community health clinics are again offering incentives in a bid to get people immunised before winter.

It's a formula that's worked in the past, with covid vaxathons drawing people in their hundreds… Audio

The case of Baby W ended up in the international spotlight - how did it happen? Audio

The High Court has been granted temporary guardianship of a sick baby at the centre of a dispute over donor blood meaning his surgery can go ahead.

The baby's parents had wanted only blood from… Video, Audio

Tokelau village leaders refute anti-vax narrative of community affairs. Audio

As winter really sets in, Covid-19 case numbers are back on the rise. Should health authorities be acting with more urgency? Audio

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says he knows why the last 10 years in America have been "uniquely stupid". Perhaps unsurprisingly, he lays the blame squarely on social media platforms like… Audio

Another jab is on the agenda for those most at risk of serious illness from Covid.

The additional booster shot has been recommended by the Ministry of Health vaccine advisory group and is intended… Video, Audio

We know the symptoms of long Covid include things like memory problems and 'brain fog.' But one of the most rigorous examinations of the long-term cognitive impacts of severe Covid has unveiled some… Audio

Professor Michael Baker is back with us for a Covid-19 update. He discusses reservations about the mandates coming off tomorrow, trial data on booster shots for 12-17 year olds, and whether New… Audio

Under-fives can't wear masks or get vaccinated against Covid-19 - are we doing enough to protect them from the virus? Audio

Omicron case numbers are rocketing in this country, as we thought they would. Is there anything else we need to be aware of prior to about half of us getting infected? New Zealander Dr Gary McLean is… Audio

More and more couples are tapping into a trend of choosing weekdays for their weddings. Kay Gregory is one of New Zealand's best known marriage celebrants. She says roughly 75% of her bookings are now… Audio

Recent Glorivale escapees are among the many New Zealanders banned from practical driving tests because they haven't been vaccinated.

It comes as the government continues to face pressure on classing… Audio

Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio

Kiwi doctor Andrew Read may have played a part (through no fault of his own) in Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and other leading artists leaving Spotify after podcaster Joe Rogan misrepresented an old… Audio