Omicron
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Janet Wilson
On the Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Janet Wilson. They look at whether the media are giving new National leader Christopher Luxon a fair go, the billion-dollar climate action package, and… Audio
Covid-19 update with Professor Gary McLean
Dr Gary McLean is a researcher at Imperial College as well as being a Professor of molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University, and an international authority on coronaviruses. He joins the… Audio
UK: More Omicron cases, Brexit rows over migration,
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to look at how cases of the Omicron variant are on the rise as the British government looks to speed up its booster campaign. The UK and France are still at… Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about infections in immunocompromised people, and a new study which shows why it's a good reminder to be cautious and keep using masks, even… Audio
Five cases of omicron variant in Australia
Genomic testing has confirmed two new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in New South Wales, bringing the total in the state to four. There's also a confirmed case in Northern… Audio
Fears of regression as Omicron spreads around world
The Omicron Covid variant is spreading across the world, and with it fear of a major step-back in the pandemic.
More than a dozen people now have it in the Netherlands, eight in France, three in the… Audio
The effect of Omicron on financial markets
RNZ's Business Editor Gyles Beckford explains how the markets have reacted the new variant. Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney - Omicron fears
Europe is taking no chances with the new Covid 19 Omicron variant. EU states have moved quickly to restrict the arrival of passengers from numerous countries in southern Africa. Tensions between… Audio
Omicron: how worried should we be?
Travel restrictions are being reintroduced around the world after a new Covid-19 "variant of concern" was detected. The World Health Organisation says Omicron has a large number of mutations, and… Audio
Chris Smith: new Covid variant Omicron has been detected
A new heavily mutated Covid variant is causing global alarm. Our regular commentator, Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us to discuss. Audio