Kurt Krause
Risk of myocarditis from Covid vaccine very rare says physician
An infectious disease physician and expert in biochemistry says the risk of myocarditis after a Covid-19 vaccine is very rare but needs to be monitored.
Coroner Robin Kay has released the findings… Audio
Bookmarks with Dr Kurt Krause
We often have famous actors, authors, and media people sharing their favourite things on Bookmarks. But today our guest has a PhD in Chemistry from Harvard University. Professor Kurt Krause shares his… Audio
Explainer: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?
Justin Bieber's had it, TV presenter Bernadine Oliver-Kerby was diagnosed with it earlier this year, and US Senator Dianne Feinstein also recently developed the syndrome. Kurt Krause, Professor of… Audio
Going to dark places in the name of glow worm science
A diverse group of scientists are road tripping around the North Island this week, peering into caves and dark places. The point of their travel is one of our national treasures titiwai, the glow… Audio
Third monkeypox case found in NZ
New Zealand has its third monkeypox case, isolating in the South Island.
After two years of Covid-19 are we more prepared to manage this virus - or has pandemic fatigue got the better of us?
Otago… Audio
The Week in Detail: Bromley stench, renewable energy and monkeypox
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Monkeypox: Do we need to be alarmed?
Monkeypox cases are steadily rising around the world, but do we need to be worried? Infectious diseases experts say the outbreak is cause for concern, but not alarm. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Panellists Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson discuss benefit and minimum wage increases and a new anti-viral drug for Covid. Audio
Quest for certainty undercuts Omicron analysis
Everyone wants to know how bad our Omicron outbreak might get - and when. But experts running the numbers on that have copped flak in the media when scenarios they’ve been told to scope don't pan out.… Audio
How to reduce the risk of catching Omicron
As Covid cases rapidly climb, just how can you minimise the risk of catching it - specially when you might be mixing and mingling over the weekend?
University of Otago infectious diseases expert… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Expert on Ronapreve funding
The government will subsidise the use of the new Covid-19 treatment Ronapreve.
It's a drug that's used for those in danger of becoming severely unwell -- people with little or no immunity, for… Audio
'Major breakthrough' in study of TB - Otago scientists
Otago University researchers are behind a major breakthrough in treating tuberculosis. Professor Kurt Krause speaks to Jesse to explain. Audio
The Panel with Amanda Millar and Ed Amon (Part 1)
Panellists Amanda Millar and Ed Amon discuss the government announcement on Auckland's alert level and hear from Professor Kurt Krause. Audio
Covid-19: 'Gamechanger' medicine not approved for NZ
The government is being asked to hurry up and buy a type of drug that can fire up the immune system of people already sick from Covid-19.
Different from vaccines, Monoclonal antibodies boost immunity… Audio
Infectious diseases expert on MIQ procedure changes
In another change announced today, people returning to New Zealand at about the same time will now all be taken to the same managed- isolation hotel.
The government is changing the way it handles… Video, Audio
Which Govts responded best to Covid-19
The Panel speaks to Kurt Krause, a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Otago. Audio
Covid-19 variant: What does it mean for NZ?
The new variant of Covid-19 is causing alarm around the world, reports the New York Times. Audio
UK approves Covid-19 vaccine
The Panel speaks to Kurt Krause, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Otago. Audio
White House says it will not control the pandemic
Professor Kurt Krause, who holds the chair in Biochemisty at the University of Otago, joins The Panel. Audio
Covid-19: Biochemistry professor on Donald Trump's medications
US president Donald Trump is back at the White House after his brief hospital stay, but continues to be treated for Covid-19.
Among his medicines, he is being given the intravenous antiviral drug… Audio