Pfizer and BionTech said the third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the Omicron variant. Justin spoke to Dr Dianne Sika-Paotonu from Otago University Wellington to discuss the science behind.
International Desk reports on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing severe pressure on his leadership as more Conservative MPs are supporting a no-confidence motion after it was revealed he attended lockdown-breaching parties.
Joe speaks to the Chief Executive of Autism New Zealand, Dane Dougan, about a new online tool called Vaximate. Vaximate supports autistic people navigate the vaccination process.
Justin spoke to the New Zealand Red Cross' Acting General Manager International Vivienne Euini about the latest situation in Tonga and the service the organisation is helping to provide.
Justin talked to Professor Jennifer Curtin of the University of Auckland on policy lessons from Australia on handling Omicron, Tonga, and the traffic light system.
Despite New Zealand having 12 native species of mosquitos, little is known about these insects. Te Papa Museum is beginning its third year of the annual mosquito census to gather more information on these native creatures. Anton Hovius, a scholarship student from the University of Wellington, spoke with Charlie about the data, mosquito migration, and how you can turn an itchy bite into a valuable piece of information.
Ruth McManus from the University of Canterbury has been exploring how we can better the environment when we put our loved ones to rest. Joe speaks to Ruth on the matter
Aneeka Moheed interviews Liam Rutherford, President of NZEI Te Riu Roa, about pay parity between teachers across different sectors and how this is negatively impacting the early childhood sector.
Joe speaks to the CEO of Changing Minds and Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission board member Taimi Allan about the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill and the inequities within our health system.
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