Virus

A more deadly strain of Mpox has ventured beyond African borders, but even though it will arrive here some time, there's no need to panic Audio

A small biotech start-up based in Nelson aims to end to the suffering caused by viral disease and at the same time up-end the way pharmaceutical drugs are developed. Co-founder, chief science officer… Audio

While we might have heard all we ever want to know about viruses in the last few years, the truth is, known viruses represent less than zero point one percent of the estimated total of viruses out… Audio

Claire Concannon speaks to University of Otago researchers investigating virus diversity, how viruses evolve, and what might be causing some diseases affecting our native wildlife. Audio

Can Alzheimer’s be triggered by common viruses like shingles and chickenpox. Professor John Fraser, the Dean of Medical & Health Sciences at Auckland University talks to Jim.  Audio

Cleaning has never played a bigger role in our lives than it does today. Whether it's wiping down workplace surfaces or disinfecting supermarket trolley handles, we're doing it all more… Audio

We've all heard about new Omicron subvariants with such names as BA.2, BA.4 and BA.5. The recent proliferation of variants begs the question: is Covid-19 mutating faster than ever before? Dr Sebastian… Audio

David Robson's new book, The Expectation Effect, sets out to help people harness the mind-body connection that can improve their lives. Robson discusses the role the brain plays in both expectations… Audio

Kiwi Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University and a researcher with Imperial College. Professor McLean is back with us for an update on all the latest… Audio

Will Covid-19 become an endemic, more agreeably mild virus that we just have to be wary of every winter, like the flu, or - as exemplified by the new XE variant - is this the coronavirus warming up… 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

As the world wrestles with trying to end the Covid-19, professor David Hayman is on the hunt for our next pandemic foe. An infectious disease ecologist at Massey University, Hayman has travelled the… Audio

A new study has provided the clearest evidence yet that Covid-19 can cause regions of the brain to shrink - and lead to cognitive decline - even in people who aren't seriously ill. Dr Maxime Taquet… 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

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

Professor Gary McLean discusses the developing Omicron threat, the possibility of another bad mutation arriving, and the chances of getting Omicron more than once - especially for people who are under… Audio

We may think we have a handle on the Omicron variant, but are we sure? People are certainly being hospitalised, and some are dying, albeit thankfully in low numbers. Professor Gary McLean joins the… Audio

Professor Michael Baker is back with us to discuss the Omicron variant, the increased risks Covid survivors face, and the idea that the time of day a person receives their vaccine has an impact on the… Audio

On the Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Janet Wilson. They look at whether the media are giving new National leader Christopher Luxon a fair go, the billion-dollar climate action package, and… Audio