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Professor Gary McLean: International Covid-19 update
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University who specialises in infectious diseases, immunology and antibody engineering. He joins us on the spread of Covid-19… Audio
Happy to be home - Nicholas Pointon
We speak to former RNZ producer Nicholas Pointon who has just made it home from London. Audio
UK Covid deaths up to 2352, Wimbledon cancelled
UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to look at the UK's increase in Covid cases - up 4,324 since yesterday. Wimbledon is cancelled for the first time since World War II. Audio
Kiwi stuck in Peru: 'We're getting much more disheartened'
New Zealander Jo Tovee is stranded in Lima after Peru went into a state of emergency while she was on holiday there. She has now been forced to find new accommodation at short notice after her hostel… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: 'Don't discount a second Covid-19 wave'
New Zealander Gary McLean, a professor of molecular immunology at London Metropolitan University, says we shouldn't discount the idea of a second wave of Covid-19 hitting. Professor McLean joins the… Audio
UK: 405,000 sign up to volunteer for the NHS in Covid crisis
UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about the surge in people who signed up within 24 hours to help out the NHS in the Covid outbreak. Some 11,000 former medics have also agreed to… Audio
Update form the UK with Bridget Walsh
One NZer in the UK, musician Bridget Walsh has been helping other kiwis there get access to fincancial aid, and has apparrently been a model of how to navigate the process.. Audio
Kiwi traveller stranded in Lima: 'We're not welcome here'
Jo Tovee is currently stuck in a hostel in Lima after only five days into her solo-trip to Peru after the Peruvian government declared a 15-day state of emergency. She says foreigners are being made… Audio
Professor Gary McLean: 'No age group is immune from Covid-19'
Gary McLean is a professor in molecular immunology and infectious diseases specialist. He says things are being done well here in relation to the spread of Covid-19, but offers a stark warning that it… Audio
Kiwi woman turned away from flight following travel ban
New Zealand's borders are now closed for the first time in its history. From midnight last night, no one except citizens, permanent residents, their children, guardians and partners are allowed in… Audio
Covid-19: On the ground with UK correspondent Matthew Parris
UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the Covid-19 situation across the UK as the death toll there rises to 104 Schools in Scotland, Wales and England are due to close to all but… Audio
Covid-19: An update from the UK and EU
Testing for Covid-19 has intensified in Ireland as the number of cases has increased across the country, and there are calls to close all pubs for the next two weeks. Audio
UK cuts rates
The Bank of England has become the latest central bank to cut rates in response to the virus outbreak. Audio
UK unveils £30bn stimulus to combat effects of Coronavirus
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about how the UK is handling its Covid-19 response, stopping short of banning mass gatherings or advising people to work at home. He'll look at new… Audio
Breaking Mad: The Insider's Guide to Conquering Anxiety
TV presenter Anna Williamson looked to have it all at 25, but anxiety began to plague her and soon her dream life and career looked threatened when she broke down. She's written about her experiences… Audio
UK correspondent Matthew Parris
Matthew talks to Kathryn about the British Prime Minister's statement on the coronavirus, bullying allegations against Priti Patel, the start of Brexit negotiations in Brussels, and an engagement and… Audio
UK floods, post-Brexit red lines and the spread of Covid-19
UK correspondent Harriet Line has the latest on the red lines Brussels has set out ahead of the first round of negotiations next week on the post-Brexit trade relationship between the UK and EU. Also… Audio
Story of the Day for 26 February 2020
A tweet from a british Tory politician has caused a week long headache for the most unlikely of political players, Yorkshire Tea. Rishi Sunak is the newly minted Chancellor of Boris Johnson's cabinet… Audio
Using music as medicine
New research has revealed that music could be prescribed to help us focus, feel happier, relax and overcome sadness. Lyz Cooper is the founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy and conducted the… Audio
UK correspondent Matt Dathan
The government's new immigration policy, a bad week for Boris Johnson and the storm that has caused havoc across Britain. Audio