Vaccination
'Pope Francis is still the biggest ally of the gay people'
In his new documentary, Francesco, openly-gay, non-Catholic filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky had unprecedented access to Pope Francis and was allowed to tackle many pressing issues. He joins the show to… Audio
Some jumping Covid-19 vaccine queue in Christchurch
Some people are jumping the vaccine queue in Christchurch - with leftover jabs being given to people working near vaccination clinics.
Canterbury District Health Board says it's to avoid wastage.
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Pacific community seeks clear messaging about vaccination
Members of New Zealand's Pacific communities are emphasising the importance of clear messaging about the Covid-19 vaccine.
The country's rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is still in its early… Audio
Lower Hutt families keen for Covid-19 vaccination
The families of Wellington border workers and front-line health staff are joining that coveted club of those who have got a Covid-19 jab.
Five community vaccination centres are now open with one in… Video, Audio
Taking it up a level (and down again)
How did the media break last Sunday’s sudden news of a change to Covid-19 alert levels? And how did they cover the response, the science behind it and the decision to shift back down again - just as… Audio
Taking it up a level (and down again)
How did the media break last Sunday’s sudden news of a change to Covid-19 alert levels? And how did they cover the response, the science behind it and the decision to shift back down again - just as…
AudioNZ Covid-19 vaccine roll-out officially underway
The country's Covid vaccine roll-out is officially underway, with a small group of vaccinators getting the Pfizer jab today.
Just 25 people - mostly nurses - received their inoculation at Auckland's… Audio
Covid-19: NZ females more likely not to get vaccinated
A Research NZ survey shows that our willingness to be vaccinated is relatively low, especially for females, while only two thirds of us are currently using the tracking app. Research NZ partner… Audio
Calling Home: Sarah Griffiths in Shanghai
Sarah Griffiths has called the Jing'An District in Shanghai home for the past two years, having taken up her role with theatre company Punchdrunk International after lengthy stints with the Australia… Audio
Petra Straight: Pharmacist on the frontline
Working as a pharmacist in some of the worst conflict zones in the world has given Petra Straight a new perspective on risk.
She was part of the response to the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, and… Audio, Gallery
Pacific vulnerable to measles despite Samoa vaccination drive
Samoa's measles death toll now at 72 with 5000 sick over past two months and vulnerabilities remain for Pacific despite mass vaccination efforts. Audio
Cartoon controversy rocks the ODT
A deeply inappropriate cartoon in the Otago Daily Times sparked demonstrations at the paper's door this week as well as discontent among the paper's own people. It reminded editors potentially… Audio
Cartoon controversy rocks the ODT
A deeply inappropriate cartoon in the Otago Daily Times sparked demonstrations at the paper's door this week as well as discontent among the paper's own people. It reminded editors potentially…
AudioSamoa's devastating measles epidemic
Samoa's measles epidemic is exacting an horrific toll. Hospitals are overrun, health staff are exhausted, public gatherings have ceased, and the death toll continues to climb. Audio
Samoa's devastating measles epidemic
Samoa's measles epidemic is exacting an horrific toll. Hospitals are overrun, health staff are exhausted, public gatherings have ceased, and the death toll continues to climb.
AudioWould "no jab no pay" be legal?
The National Party yesterday asked supporters how they would feel about a policy which would withhold benefits from sole parents who don't vaccinate their children. Professor Andrew Geddis from Otago… Audio
Boris' new plan and compulsory vaccination talk
UK correspondent Kate Adie joins Kathryn to talk about Boris Johnson's new five-point plan for Brexit, talk of making vaccinations compulsory after Britain lost its "measles-free" status, and the… Audio
Question of the day for 2 September 2019
Would you support a 'no jab no play' policy for MMR vaccine? Why or why not? Audio
Measles and the anti vax movement
As measles outbreak spreads calls increase to stop online vaccination misinformation. Audio
Fifth case of measles forces Whangarei daycare to close doors
A Whangarei daycare has been forced to close its doors for two weeks after a fifth case of mealses in Northland. Video, Audio