Joel Rindelaub

Auckland University scientists have researched how much plastic we could be inhaling, especially indoors where we spend most of our time. Dr Joel Rindelaub and Dr Gordon Miskelly tested the air in two… Audio

Self-described 'cool nerd' Dr Joel Rindelaub is an ice-hockey player, turned chemist, turned comedian, bringing his one-man show to Auckland's Q Theatre this weekend. Audio

A chemist and now a comedian (naturally), Dr Joel Rindelaub has been swapping the classroom for comedy clubs with his show Science Is No Joke. He first performed his one-hour set at the NZ… Audio

Methamphetamine has been detected in the air in downtown Auckland in the first study of its kind in Australasia.

Traces of the illicit drug, as well as nicotine, caffeine and THC, were found at a… Audio

Cruise ships are back, visiting ports around the country bringing with them more covid.

Health NZ is refusing to say if there are Covid-19 cases on the cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse currently docked… Audio

Covid rules are under review, and the government is considering lifting some mask mandates.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says cabinet is waiting for the final public health advice.

University… Audio

As well as vaccines, masks are another important item to help protect us from Covid.

N95 masks have become the gold standard internationally in the fight against Omicron, and experts here say New… Audio

If you're sick of Christmas music already, here's a new track to keep you... entertained?

'Vax the Nation' by Dr Joel Rindelaub and Randa is a new "nerdcore" rap song.

It features cameos from some… Audio

Auckland shops can open their doors to the public after the city moves to Alert Level 3, step 2, at 11.59pm tonight.

But with daily case numbers on the rise, what can retailers do to prevent the… Audio

A group of experts have declared our mask guidelines inadequate - most notably for those working on the frontline.

The Centre for Informed Futures at Auckland University say we're not keeping pace… Audio

There are fears MIQ workers at Wellington's quarantine facility are being put at unnecessary risk with Covid-19 cases allowed to exercise in an underground car park with no forced ventilation.

All of… Audio

A new international study shows the airborne spread of viruses has been "vastly underappreciated".

Previously the small droplets we coughed and sneezed were thought to be the culprits in the spread… Audio

From today masks are compulsory for staff and customers at supermarkets, petrol stations, dairies, pharmacies and other essential service businesses open at lockdown level 4. Māni Dunlop speaks to… Audio

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that face masks are now mandatory on public transport for the whole country at levels one and two. Bus drivers are being asked to encourage passengers to wear a… Audio

We speak to Dr Joel Rindelaub from Auckland University about the efficacy of masks in the battle to prevent Covid-19. Audio