David Murdoch
Pandemics come from destruction of nature - report
A new report from the UN and WHO says pandemics result from the destruction of nature, and the world has been ignoring this stark reality for decades. Audio
Calls for a national vaccine strategy
Infectious disease experts say the government must develop a national vaccine strategy, and someone to lead it. It comes as fears mount that New Zealand could be at the back of the queue for a… Audio
Coronavirus: Mandatory supervised quarantine on the way
The Prime Minister will announce today that every person arriving in New Zealand will have to go into supervised quarantine.
Academics and opposition MPs have been demanding such action, saying… Audio
Coronavirus: Pharmac restricts access to hydroxychloroquine
A malaria drug touted by US President Donald Trump as a "game changer" in the fight against Covid-19 has been in high demand in New Zealand, leading Pharmac to put restrictions on its use.
The… Audio
Covid Modelling Shows Kiwi Lives Will Be Saved
Professor David Murdoch talks about how new modelling from the University of Auckland's Te PÅ«naha Matatini shows New Zealand's speed at going into lockdown could save many lives Audio
Calls to resist the urge to politicise the coronavirus
Fifty of the country's leading infectious disease and public health scientists and professionals are calling on political leaders to collaborate not campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19… Audio
Fears coronavirus will hit in flu season
Otago University infectious diseases expert Professor David Murdoch joins The Panel to talk about fears the coronavirus will hit during the flu season. Audio
Coronavirus: strongest response yet
New Zealand has joined the US and Australia, in barring all foreign travellers from China from entering the country for up to two weeks. Audio
A Very Bright Idea
Timaru man Colin Murdoch was one of the world's great inventors. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
Warning urged over waterborne Legionnaires' risk
A Christchurch woman who had two family members die from Legionnaire's disease is warning people who heat their water with heat pumps to make sure they're not at risk. Ruth Nicholson says a system… Audio
Testing for Legionnaires' Disease
A new approach to testing for Legionnaires' disease in Canterbury has resulted in a fourfold increase in confirmed cases Audio
Testing for Legionnaires' Disease
A new approach to testing for Legionnaires' disease in Canterbury has resulted in a fourfold increase in confirmed cases
AudioDoctors discover many more cases of legionnaires disease
A new study shows Legionnaires disease is much more widespread in the community than previously thought. Audio
Heart Valve Disease
A study looking at cases of heart valve infections has revealed that many patients get the disease while they're in hospital. Audio
