Dr Siouxsie Wiles

Why did criticism of a modest sum spent on a single mini-documentary made two years ago suddenly spring up in the news in two national networks this week - and then disappear?  Video, Audio

The BA.4 Omicron variant has arrived in Aotearoa from South Africa. Authorities say the variant is no more transmissible or severe than other Omicron variants.

It does, however, seem to spread more… Audio

A look at how researchers have developed a natural antibacterial texture for use on food packaging based on the bacteria-killing properties of cicada and dragonfly wings. Audio

Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about why a booster shot is important in this omicron outbreak, and the differences between the BA.1 and BA.2 strains of omicron. Associate… Audio

Ministers meet today to decide what next for the outbreak's epicentre, Auckland, and for Northland - the only regions set to continue under alert level 4 past midnight tomorrow.

The Prime Minister… Audio

The Covid-19 Wuhan lab leak theory has re-emerged and appears to have sparked the curiosity of the US President. We look at why, and what the likelihood is of that being the case.  Audio

The Goverment has pre-purchased enough COVID vaccines to cover us and our Pacific neighbours, and they will be free to all New Zealanders. Dr Sixousie Wiles talks about what that means in the fight… Audio

On this week's science adventure, Nanogirl visits a superbugs lab in Auckland to discover whether all bacteria is bad. Video, Audio

Candlelit vigils are being organised around the country to honour the 22-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane. Ms Millane's body was discovered on Sunday afternoon, in an area of bush just 10… Audio