Pandemic
After the Virus: Health
Will there be a vaccine? Or will we have to learn to live with the virus? Produced by Justin Gregory, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Tim Watkin and Veronica Schmidt. Audio
Why Covid-19 hits bald men especially hard
In almost every age group, males appear to have worse Covid-19 symptoms and a higher death rate than females. And a study from Spain suggests that a disproportionate number of men with male pattern… Audio
How has the pandemic changed the world of work?
Guyon Espiner talks with Robert Reich (a former USA Secretary of Labor), Anna Curzon (Xero), Prof. Douglas A. Irwin (Dartmouth College)
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After the Virus: Work
In this episode; work. Will there be any to do? Produced by Justin Gregory, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Tim Watkin and Veronica Schmidt. Audio
Covid-19: 'We have to assume the virus has attenuated'
A top Italian doctor says the new coronavirus is losing its potency and has become much less lethal, as new infections and fatalities continue to fall steadily in the country. New Zealand professor… Audio
Covid-19: Survey shows one third of Kiwis are not contact tracing
The latest report from Research NZ on the impact Covid-19 is having shows that significantly fewer respondents believe we are adhering to social distancing rules, while one third of people are not… Audio
After the Virus: Politics
In this episode; politics. How has the virus changed the way we are governed? Produced by Justin Gregory, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Tim Watkin and Veronica Schmidt. Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Public health physician Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours… Audio
If the pandemic has paused climate change, at what cost?
A panel discussion hosted by Guyon Espiner with three international experts exploring how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect climate change in the long-term.
After the Virus: The Environment
Has the pandemic bought us any time to arrest climate change? If so, was the price we paid too high? Produced by Justin Gregory, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Tim Watkin and Veronica… Audio
Parliament this week: Catching up with Covid-19
The Government will have to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 as it works on legislation this week Audio
Parliament this week: Catching up with Covid-19
The Government will have to make up for time lost due to Covid-19 as it works on legislation this week
AudioAfter the Virus
'After the Virus' , a 6-part podcast and video series exploring how the Covid-19 pandemic will change the world in the long-term. Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Public health physician from the University of Otago Wellington, Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He… Audio
How Covid-19 could change public toilets forever
With experts estimating that a 'toilet plume' can travel six feet in every direction, and considering many public toilets aren't even equipped with lids, commercial bathrooms could be forever changed… Audio
Eid al-Fitr: Muslims mark the end of Ramadan amid restrictions
The fasting month of Ramadan ends this weekend with the appearance of the new moon. Auckland University student Zainab Baba discusses how her family will be celebrating Eid and how the lockdown has… Audio
Professor Emrys Westacott: Covid-19 pandemic 'spells the end of the neoliberal era'
Many have revelled in a return to a simpler life due to Covid-19. Professor Emrys Westacott, who wrote The Wisdom of Frugality, says this is a time to reflect on whether the type of society we had… Audio
Alaskan hero providing groceries for entire town
Gustavus, Alaska, is home to the world's smallest and most isolated Costco shop. When it was cut off from its supply chain, owner Toshua Parker took matters into his own hands and started loading… Audio
Professor Michael Baker answers your Covid-19 questions
Professor Michael Baker has been a constant and reassuring presence on Sunday Morning throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. He returns to answer your questions and ours about the pandemic and the… Audio
Johan Giesecke: Why lockdowns are the wrong approach
Professor Johan Giesecke is one of the world's most senior epidemiologists. He believes lockdowns like the one we've just had in New Zealand are just a way of delaying the inevitable. Professor… Audio