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Stuff journalists Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding bring you the news, views – and quirk – from New Zealand's 2020 election. (Formerly Coronavirus NZ)

Introducing Tova: Back for 2024 - Wairua, waiata and wero: On the ground(s) for Waitangi 2024

Looking for your new favourite politics pod? Look no further! Tova is back for 2024. In this weeks episode, Tova brings you the full story of one of the most significant Waitangi weekends for many years. Like what you're hearing? Follow on Apple or Spotify to make sure you don't miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2024 • 54:56

Introducing Tova

Introducing Stuff's whip-smart new political podcast, hosted by Tova O'Brien and featuring Luke Malpass and Andrea Vance.Follow now to make sure you get the latest episodes automatically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2023 • 0:54

Newsable: Christopher Luxon on crime, coalitions, and costs

National Party leader Christopher Luxon talks the Newsable team through how a government he leads would pay for some big policy platforms, plus is he worried about the rise of ACT stealing votes on the right.We discuss whether he's relatable for everyday kiwis, and find out the one policy idea from the current government he supports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2023 • 30:39

Newsable: Do political polls even matter?

They'll be everywhere in the next couple of months - polls trying to predict what our next government might look like.But how do people who aren't statisticians read polls, and get some useful data out of them? Join the Newsable team and a panel of experts for this special episode explaining polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2023 • 27:22

'Non negotiables', culture wars, and forcing innovation: minor party leaders talk election buildup

Introducing Newsable: Stuff's daily news podcast about what everyone’s talking about!Today, Marama Davidson and David Seymour join us to discuss what they'll be looking for post election (depending on the results), how the smaller political forces can shift the bigger parties in new directions, and whether culture wars are playing a part in politics.If you like what you hear, search for Newsable in your podcast player, or follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @newsablenz Learn more about your ad cho

Jun 20, 2023 • 38:55

Check out an episode of Eugene and Adam's new series True Story. See stuff.co.nz/truestory

If you loved Tick Tick or Coronavirus NZ, why not check out the new podcast from the same creators: Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham. True Story is a weekly current affairs podcast, and in each episode, Adam and Eugene leave the studio to bring you one true New Zealand story: sometimes quirky, sometimes serious – always surprising. Here's a taste of episode 3: "Sweet as". If you like what you hear, go subscribe to get all six episodes of season one. See stuff.co.nz/truestory Learn more about your

Dec 5, 2022 • 47:20

Introducing: What's Wrong With You?

New from Stuff: a podcast that tackles the big questions about life with a disability. All you wanted to know and more about sex, religion, mobility carparks – and how to fend off outrageous questions from strangers.

Sep 20, 2021 • 38:44

US Election Special: Tick Tick Goes to Washington

Sure, Tick Tick is 'Stuff's 2020 Election Podcast', but we never specified WHICH country's election, did we? So, now that NZ's electoral process is pretty much wound up, we turn our attention to the rolling maul that is the 2020 US presidential election. What’s it all about? Is Trump really that bad? What on earth is the electoral college? And why is Eugene expressing his gratitude to an oven-cooked tuber in the medium of song? Special (American) guests: columnist Tracey Barnett and politics sen

Oct 29, 2020 • 48:54

US Election Special: Tick Tick Goes to Washington

Sure, Tick Tick is 'Stuff's 2020 Election Podcast', but we never specified WHICH country's election, did we? So, now that NZ's electoral process is pretty much wound up, we turn our attention to the rolling maul that is the 2020 US presidential election. What’s it all about? Is Trump really that bad? What on earth is the electoral college? And why is Eugene expressing his gratitude to an oven-cooked tuber in the medium of song? Special (American) guests: columnist Tracey Barnett and politics sen

Oct 29, 2020 • 48:53

Election 2020: the aftermath

So that’s it, Tick Tickers – the election’s over. Yet many questions remain about the shape and direction of New Zealand’s new government. So we get the lowdown from Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior reporter Andrea Vance. Then we check in with Covid-19 modeller Dr Shaun Hendy to find out what the virus has in store for the coming three years.Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email:

Oct 21, 2020 • 51:53

Election 2020: the aftermath

So that’s it, Tick Tickers – the election’s over. Yet many questions remain about the shape and direction of New Zealand’s new government. So we get the lowdown from Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior reporter Andrea Vance. Then we check in with Covid-19 modeller Dr Shaun Hendy to find out what the virus has in store for the coming three years. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our em

Oct 21, 2020 • 51:53

The Final Final Countdown

One day out from New Zealand’s 2020 election, Associate Professor Grant Duncan assesses the mood of the nation, and also warns what might follow if this is indeed Winston Peters’ last stand. Stuff’s Pou Tiaki editor Carmen Parahi joins us to explain what to watch in the Māori seats – and the intriguing tactical voting possibly at play. And Adam serves up a very special word soup.

Oct 15, 2020 • 38:00

The Final Final Countdown

One day out from New Zealand’s 2020 election, Associate Professor Grant Duncan assesses the mood of the nation, and also warns what might follow if this is indeed Winston Peters’ last stand. Stuff’s Pou Tiaki editor Carmen Parahi joins us to explain what to watch in the Māori seats – and the intriguing tactical voting possibly at play. And Adam serves up a very special word soup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2020 • 38:00

Everything you wanted to know about voting but were too afraid to ask

From the Tick Tick back-catalogue: Come join us on a whistle-stop tour of NZ’s voting system, featuring dogs in polling places, babies in perambulators, and a trip deep into the Indian jungle. Seriously! Plus Adam and Eugene re-enact a dramatic political storming-out. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

Oct 12, 2020 • 34:12

Everything you wanted to know about voting but were too afraid to ask

From the Tick Tick back-catalogue: Come join us on a whistle-stop tour of NZ’s voting system, featuring dogs in polling places, babies in perambulators, and a trip deep into the Indian jungle. Seriously! Plus Adam and Eugene re-enact a dramatic political storming-out.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Oct 12, 2020 • 34:12

Cannabis and euthanasia – your burning referendum questions answered

Two ticks good – four ticks better. Alongside the general election this year, New Zealanders get to vote on two referendum questions - one about euthanasia and the other about cannabis. A week out from polling day, Adam and Eugene hit the streets to ask voters if there are things they need to know before they make their choices. And then, with the help of Stuff reporters Hannah Martin and Joel MacManus, they find the answers. Plus: David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick get just 90 seconds each to ma

Oct 9, 2020 • 45:47

Cannabis and euthanasia – your burning referendum questions answered

Two ticks good – four ticks better. Alongside the general election this year, New Zealanders get to vote on two referendum questions - one about euthanasia and the other about cannabis. A week out from polling day, Adam and Eugene hit the streets to ask voters if there are things they need to know before they make their choices. And then, with the help of Stuff reporters Hannah Martin and Joel MacManus, they find the answers. Plus: David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick get just 90 seconds each to ma

Oct 9, 2020 • 45:47

Behind the scenes at the third - and greatest - Ardern v Collins debate

From the side of the stage minutes before the leaders went head-to-head, to the corridors swarming with diplomatic protection squad police, Adam and Eugene had back stage passes at The Press Leaders Debate. In this special episode, they bring you all the colour, and ponder what it all means. With polling day looming, what did it tell us about Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins?

Oct 7, 2020 • 0:00

Behind the scenes at the third - and greatest - Ardern v Collins debate

From the side of the stage minutes before the leaders went head-to-head, to the corridors swarming with diplomatic protection squad police, Adam and Eugene had back stage passes at The Press Leaders Debate. In this special episode, they bring you all the colour, and ponder what it all means. With polling day looming, what did it tell us about Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2020 • 27:12

Special popup episode: hot takes from the Press Leaders Debate

Tick. Tick flies south for round three of the Ardern-vs-Collins clashes: the infamous Press Leaders Debate. A full-length behind-the-scenes episode is coming very, very soon – but while you’re waiting, here’s a quick-fire late-night breakdown of the debate, featuring analysis from Andrea Vance and Carol Hirschfeld, and another rich serving of Adam’s leaders-debate word-soup.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitt

Oct 6, 2020 • 0:00

Special popup episode: hot takes from the Press Leaders Debate

Tick. Tick flies south for round three of the Ardern-vs-Collins clashes: the infamous Press Leaders Debate. A full-length behind-the-scenes episode is coming very, very soon – but while you’re waiting, here’s a quick-fire late-night breakdown of the debate, featuring analysis from Andrea Vance and Carol Hirschfeld, and another rich serving of Adam’s leaders-debate word-soup.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam

Oct 6, 2020 • 12:37

Polls: the good, the bad and the ugly - and how National could win.

Polls are like drugs to political junkies, providing ever-higher highs the closer the election gets. But are they as reliable as some people think – or should they be banned, like others say? Pollster David Farrar, who carries out private polls for National, joins the show to explain the good, the bad and the ugly of polls. We also put him on the spot to predict the election outcome, and set out how National could win. Adam and Eugene give the flaming wheel of policy another spin, and enjoy a ba

Oct 2, 2020 • 0:00

Polls: the good, the bad and the ugly – and how National could win.

Polls are like drugs to political junkies, providing ever-higher highs the closer the election gets. But are they as reliable as some people think – or should they be banned, like others say? Pollster David Farrar, who carries out private polls for National, joins the show to explain the good, the bad and the ugly of polls. We also put him on the spot to predict the election outcome, and set out how National could win. Adam and Eugene give the flaming wheel of policy another spin, and enjoy a ba

Oct 2, 2020 • 38:48

Debates and mistakes: Analysis of Ardern v Collins Part 2, plus Paul Goldsmith fronts up

They're back – and this time they've drunk more coffee. Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance joins us to break down the Newshub leaders debate. And National’s finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith gives us a frank interview about the origin of the fiscal flaw which has overshadowed National’s campaign, why he got into politics in the first place, and why urinals really are a good place to seek career advice. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage

Sep 30, 2020 • 40:05

Debates and mistakes: Analysis of Ardern v Collins Part 2, plus Paul Goldsmith fronts up

They're back – and this time they've drunk more coffee. Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance joins us to break down the Newshub leaders debate. And National’s finance spokesman Paul Goldsmith gives us a frank interview about the origin of the fiscal flaw which has overshadowed National’s campaign, why he got into politics in the first place, and why urinals really are a good place to seek career advice.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEug

Sep 30, 2020 • 40:05

Vile tweets and online hate: how to tackle abuse towards women in politics

As the campaign heats up, the heat rises online and, well, the trolls come out. Ugh. And the most-impacted are the women running for office. We talk to Kasey Machin and Jacqueline Comer, two of the people behind ParityBOTNZ, an online innovation to counter the ugliness. We also bring out the Flaming Wheel of Policy, and bust out a mix of the leaders’ debate.

Sep 25, 2020 • 33:33

Vile tweets and online hate: how to tackle abuse towards women in politics

As the campaign heats up, the heat rises online and, well, the trolls come out. Ugh. And the most-impacted are the women running for office. We talk to Kasey Machin and Jacqueline Comer, two of the people behind ParityBOTNZ, an online innovation to counter the ugliness. We also bring out the Flaming Wheel of Policy, and bust out a mix of the leaders’ debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2020 • 33:32

What we learned from Ardern-Collins debate. And how’s that economy, eh?

In the aftermath of the first leaders' debate, Stuff political editor Luke Malpass chats with Adam and Eugene about what we learned. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner joins the show to explain the size of the economic hole we’re in and whether there’s anything much politicians can do about it. Eugene busts out a new song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020 • 34:35

What we learned from Ardern-Collins debate. And how's that economy, eh?

In the aftermath of the first leaders' debate, Stuff political editor Luke Malpass chats with Adam and Eugene about what we learned. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner joins the show to explain the size of the economic hole we’re in and whether there’s anything much politicians can do about it. Eugene busts out a new song.

Sep 22, 2020 • 34:36

Showdown! What to expect from the Jacinda Ardern v Judith Collins debates

Covid has messed up the campaign season, so this year the big election debates matter more than ever before. Labour insider Stephen Mills takes us backstage. Mihingarangi Forbes, host of the Hui Pōti 2020 debates, shares her rules for debate participants. And champion debater Brooke Kinajil-Moran explains what it takes to win. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz Lear

Sep 18, 2020 • 34:50

Showdown! What to expect from the Jacinda Ardern v Judith Collins debates

Covid has messed up the campaign season, so this year the big election debates matter more than ever before. Labour insider Stephen Mills takes us backstage. Mihingarangi Forbes, host of the Hui Pōti 2020 debates, shares her rules for debate participants. And champion debater Brooke Kinajil-Moran explains what it takes to win.Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Sep 18, 2020 • 34:50

Order! Order! Speaker Trevor Mallard

Speaker Trevor Mallard joins the show to discuss what it’s like to referee MPs, Parliament’s reputation as a toxic workplace, and what his own future holds. Adam dissects the new party campaign ads, and Eugene dusts off some political trivia.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Sep 15, 2020 • 38:31

MPs behaving badly: Parliament's toxic culture and how to deal with it

Speaker Trevor Mallard joins the show to discuss what it’s like to referee MPs, Parliament’s reputation as a toxic workplace, and what his own future holds. Adam dissects the new party campaign ads, and Eugene dusts off some political trivia.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2020 • 38:30

Extended interview: Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw

In the fourth of our political party leader interviews, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and Political Editor Luke Malpass sit down with Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2020 • 32:39

Extended interview: Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw

In the fourth of our political party leader interviews, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and Political Editor Luke Malpass sit down with Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Sep 11, 2020 • 32:56

Check mates: Do our politicians need fact-checking in a post-truth era?

When there's a serial liar in the White House, a New Zealand prime minister who is difficult to confront, and an Opposition that’s accused of stoking conspiracy theories, how do voters figure out the truth? Journalist and newsroom consultant Peter Bale joins the show to discuss the art of fact-checking in the "post-truth" era.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Sep 8, 2020 • 28:20

Check mates: Do our politicians need fact-checking in a post-truth era?

When there's a serial liar in the White House, a New Zealand prime minister who is difficult to confront, and an Opposition that’s accused of stoking conspiracy theories, how do voters figure out the truth? Journalist and newsroom consultant Peter Bale joins the show to discuss the art of fact-checking in the "post-truth" era. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co

Sep 8, 2020 • 28:19

The great Kiwi obsession: What the world thinks of us

Associated Press correspondent Nick Perry joins the show to give his unique insight into New Zealand’s obsession with what the world thinks of us and our politics – and how Jacindamania has affected that. And Adam gives Eugene an English lesson … again. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2020 • 25:09

The great Kiwi obsession: What the world thinks of us

Associated Press correspondent Nick Perry joins the show to give his unique insight into New Zealand’s obsession with what the world thinks of us and our politics – and how Jacindamania has affected that. And Adam gives Eugene an English lesson … again.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Sep 4, 2020 • 25:10

The subtle - and not-so-subtle - art of political communication

As the election season cranks up again, politicians’ sales pitches to voters are being carefully crafted. And political leaders are busy trying to convince you of their leadership qualities through subtle and not-so-subtle means. Professor Claire Robinson researches political communication and joins the show to tell us what she’s spotting. Adam and Eugene reminisce about an awkward political moment from the past.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election c

Sep 1, 2020 • 32:33

The subtle – and not-so-subtle – art of political communication

As the election season cranks up again, politicians’ sales pitches to voters are being carefully crafted. And political leaders are busy trying to convince you of their leadership qualities through subtle and not-so-subtle means. Professor Claire Robinson researches political communication and joins the show to tell us what she’s spotting. Adam and Eugene reminisce about an awkward political moment from the past. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff electio

Sep 1, 2020 • 32:33

The things you never knew about elections in NZ

So, there was a false start because of the pandemic delay, but the New Zealand election is coming! In the build-up to the October 17 vote, an army of people are preparing as best they can – coronavirus permitting. Adam and Eugene check in with how preparations are going, what will be different this year, and what YOU need to do. They also find some hidden nuggets in the history vaults, take a detour to the Indian jungle, hear where New Zealand’s most expensive votes are cast, and learn why some

Aug 28, 2020 • 33:10

The things you never knew about elections in NZ

So, there was a false start because of the pandemic delay, but the New Zealand election is coming! In the build-up to the October 17 vote, an army of people are preparing as best they can – coronavirus permitting. Adam and Eugene check in with how preparations are going, what will be different this year, and what YOU need to do. They also find some hidden nuggets in the history vaults, take a detour to the Indian jungle, hear where New Zealand’s most expensive votes are cast, and learn why some

Aug 28, 2020 • 33:10

Masks, masks, masks, masks, masks

Who knew there were so many ways to talk about face-coverings? An ethicist comes on the show to help examine the moral choices we’re making when we strap on a mask – or don’t. Meanwhile, Stuff national correspondent Andrea Vance analyses the political ramifications of the latest lockdown extension, and Adam reminisces about past sewing glories.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our em

Aug 25, 2020 • 34:12

Masks, masks, masks, masks, masks

Who knew there were so many ways to talk about face-coverings? An ethicist comes on the show to help examine the moral choices we’re making when we strap on a mask – or don’t. Meanwhile, Stuff national correspondent Andrea Vance analyses the political ramifications of the latest lockdown extension, and Adam reminisces about past sewing glories. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff.

Aug 25, 2020 • 34:12

Foreign interference and NZ's 2020 election

Adam and Eugene take a close look at whether New Zealand’s election in 2020 is at risk of foreign interference. Dr Robert Patman of Otago University, and data analyst David Hood have been examining the issue and have come up with some surprising conclusions and interesting discoveries.Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz.

Aug 21, 2020 • 31:38

Foreign interference and NZ’s 2020 election

Adam and Eugene take a close look at whether New Zealand’s election in 2020 is at risk of foreign interference. Dr Robert Patman of Otago University, and data analyst David Hood have been examining the issue and have come up with some surprising conclusions and interesting discoveries. Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage. Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter. Support Stuff. Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Aug 21, 2020 • 31:37

Extended interview: David Seymour

In the third of our political party leader interviews Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior journalist Andrea Vance sit down with ACT leader David Seymour.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Aug 19, 2020 • 45:11

Extended interview: David Seymour

In the third of our political party leader interviews Stuff political editor Luke Malpass and senior journalist Andrea Vance sit down with ACT leader David Seymour. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2020 • 45:10

QAnon and covid conspiracies – what have they got to do with the NZ election?

Investigative journalist and filmmaker David Farrier joins the show to explain where the latest wild conspiracy claims are coming from, and who's propagating them. Meanwhile, Stuff chief political reporter Henry Cooke lays out the repercussions of the election date's shift to October 17. And Adam and Eugene get to grips with the mask debate: which fabric looks best? Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter

Aug 17, 2020 • 40:25

QAnon and covid conspiracies - what have they got to do with the NZ election?

Investigative journalist and filmmaker David Farrier joins the show to explain where the latest wild conspiracy claims are coming from, and who's propagating them. Meanwhile, Stuff chief political reporter Henry Cooke lays out the repercussions of the election date's shift to October 17. And Adam and Eugene get to grips with the mask debate: which fabric looks best? Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSuppo

Aug 17, 2020 • 40:25

Judith Collins extended interview

Description: On Thursday afternoon, with New Zealand on heightened Covid alert, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and political editor Luke Malpass sat down with National leader Judith Collins. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 2020 • 50:47

Judith Collins extended interview

Description: On Thursday afternoon, with New Zealand on heightened Covid alert, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and political editor Luke Malpass sat down with National leader Judith Collins.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Aug 13, 2020 • 50:48

Here we go again: alert levels rising

So, once upon a time there was a podcast called Coronavirus NZ that mutated into the Tick. Tick election podcast. But now, with New Zealand experiencing its first community transmission of Covid-19 in more than 100 days, Adam and Eugene jump back into familiar territory. Dr Shaun Hendy joins the show to discuss what all this means, and where we are likely headed, and Stuff political editor Luke Malpass explains the implications for the election, Parliament and politics in general. Also, where ar

Aug 12, 2020 • 37:11

Here we go again: alert levels rising

So, once upon a time there was a podcast called Coronavirus NZ that mutated into the Tick. Tick election podcast. But now, with New Zealand experiencing its first community transmission of Covid-19 in more than 100 days, Adam and Eugene jump back into familiar territory. Dr Shaun Hendy joins the show to discuss what all this means, and where we are likely headed, and Stuff political editor Luke Malpass explains the implications for the election, Parliament and politics in general. Also, where ar

Aug 12, 2020 • 37:12

Does sex matter?

No matter how the votes fall, New Zealand is pretty much guaranteed to start the next electoral term with a woman as prime minister, and a woman as leader of the opposition. Political scientist Dr Jennifer Curtin joins the show to explain why sex still matters. Stuff political reporter Thomas Coughlan tells us why the policy pantry is so bare. And Adam and Eugene contemplate the threat of an executive order. Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election cov

Aug 10, 2020 • 36:08

Does sex matter?

No matter how the votes fall, New Zealand is pretty much guaranteed to start the next electoral term with a woman as prime minister, and a woman as leader of the opposition. Political scientist Dr Jennifer Curtin joins the show to explain why sex still matters. Stuff political reporter Thomas Coughlan tells us why the policy pantry is so bare. And Adam and Eugene contemplate the threat of an executive order.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election covera

Aug 10, 2020 • 36:08

Extended interview: Labour leader Jacinda Ardern

In the first of our party leader interviews, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and Political Editor Luke Malpass sit down with Labour leader Jacinda Ardern. Adam and Eugene review the week, and Adam holds Eugene to account.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2020 • 43:08

Extended interview: Labour leader Jacinda Ardern

In the first of our party leader interviews, Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance and Political Editor Luke Malpass sit down with Labour leader Jacinda Ardern. Adam and Eugene review the week, and Adam holds Eugene to account.Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: ticktick@stuff.co.nz

Aug 7, 2020 • 43:08

Battle of the books

There are plenty of political books on sale for voters keen on some election reading material. With Judith Collins’ memoir and several Jacinda Ardern biographies in the stores, Adam and Eugene inspect the sales figures. Who is winning the Battle of the Books - or do we have to wait for the final chapter? Meanwhile, what’s up with all the conspiracy theories coming to prominence? Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam

Aug 5, 2020 • 31:56

Battle of the books

There are plenty of political books on sale for voters keen on some election reading material. With Judith Collins’ memoir and several Jacinda Ardern biographies in the stores, Adam and Eugene inspect the sales figures. Who is winning the Battle of the Books - or do we have to wait for the final chapter? Meanwhile, what’s up with all the conspiracy theories coming to prominence?Links: Click here for every episode of the Tick. Tick. podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on T

Aug 5, 2020 • 31:57

Splits and Divisions: What really matters to voters – and how party preference influences that

As we head towards the pointy end of the New Zealand general election campaign, Associate Professor Grant Duncan joins the show to tell us what’s on voters’ minds and how a survey has revealed how polarised the country is along party lines. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene set the scene for the next few weeks, looking back (a surprisingly long way) to explain how we got here. Links: Click here for every episode of Tick.Tick podcast. Full Stuff election coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Suppo

Aug 3, 2020 • 30:53

Splits and Divisions: What really matters to voters - and how party preference influences that

As we head towards the pointy end of the New Zealand general election campaign, Associate Professor Grant Duncan joins the show to tell us what’s on voters’ minds and how a survey has revealed how polarised the country is along party lines. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene set the scene for the next few weeks, looking back (a surprisingly long way) to explain how we got here.Links: Click here for every episode of Tick.Tick podcast.Full Stuff election coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport St

Aug 3, 2020 • 30:54

Here’s what’s happening

So, Adam and Eugene have got an announcement to make. The Coronavirus NZ podcast has turned into a chrysalis and is about to emerge as a brand new beautiful podcast covering the 2020 New Zealand General Election. In this trailer, Adam and Eugene outline a little bit of what you can expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 2020 • 3:36

Here's what's happening

So, Adam and Eugene have got an announcement to make. The Coronavirus NZ podcast has turned into a chrysalis and is about to emerge as a brand new beautiful podcast covering the 2020 New Zealand General Election. In this trailer, Adam and Eugene outline a little bit of what you can expect.

Jul 30, 2020 • 3:36

Vaccination nation: is NZ prepared for its part in the biggest immunisation programme ever?

Dr Helen Petousis-Harris knows all about vaccines, and she’s been watching closely as scientists around the world try to find a coronavirus-killer. So, when the breakthrough comes, what happens next? And how prepared is New Zealand? Meanwhile, Adam gets bumped, and Eugene takes flight.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz

Jul 23, 2020 • 31:00

Vaccination nation: is NZ prepared for its part in the biggest immunisation programme ever?

Dr Helen Petousis-Harris knows all about vaccines, and she’s been watching closely as scientists around the world try to find a coronavirus-killer. So, when the breakthrough comes, what happens next? And how prepared is New Zealand? Meanwhile, Adam gets bumped, and Eugene takes flight. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg

Jul 23, 2020 • 30:59

New York, New York: what it was like to live in a coronavirus epicentre

Former Stuff journalist Amy Maas moved to New York last year. Within months the city that never sleeps was almost unrecognisable. She describes what it was like to live in New York as it became an epicentre for the coronavirus. Eugene and Adam delve into a round-up of recent scientific developments, and one of them can’t help himself from bursting into song – and no it’s not Thank You Baked Potato.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twi

Jul 16, 2020 • 29:28

New York, New York: what it was like to live in a coronavirus epicentre

Former Stuff journalist Amy Maas moved to New York last year. Within months the city that never sleeps was almost unrecognisable. She describes what it was like to live in New York as it became an epicentre for the coronavirus. Eugene and Adam delve into a round-up of recent scientific developments, and one of them can’t help himself from bursting into song – and no it’s not Thank You Baked Potato. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on

Jul 16, 2020 • 29:28

The view from China: journalist Anna Fifield reports from Beijing

New Zealander Anna Fifield, the Washington Post’s Beijing bureau chief, has recently returned to China. She describes what it’s like on the ground in the country where the virus began, and where so much is riding on what happens next. And she gives us the lowdown on the menu inside China’s 14-day hotel quarantine. Meanwhile, Adam and Eugene discuss whether Adam is infectious.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSu

Jul 9, 2020 • 34:03

The view from China: journalist Anna Fifield reports from Beijing

New Zealander Anna Fifield, the Washington Post’s Beijing bureau chief, has recently returned to China. She describes what it’s like on the ground in the country where the virus began, and where so much is riding on what happens next. And she gives us the lowdown on the menu inside China’s 14-day hotel quarantine. Meanwhile, Adam and Eugene discuss whether Adam is infectious. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitt

Jul 9, 2020 • 34:02

Professor Rod Jackson on why the border bungle was actually a good thing – no, really.

Dr Rod Jackson is a professor of epidemiology at Auckland University, so, not someone you'd expect to have been happy about the border bungles at the coronavirus quarantine and isolation facilities. But he was – and he joins the show to explain: hear him out and you might agree. He also talks about a statistical measure shedding light on the impact of the virus, and how he became a YouTube hit. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene discuss the unexpected side-effects of experimenting on your kids. Links: C

Jul 2, 2020 • 33:51

Professor Rod Jackson on why the border bungle was actually a good thing - no, really.

Dr Rod Jackson is a professor of epidemiology at Auckland University, so, not someone you'd expect to have been happy about the border bungles at the coronavirus quarantine and isolation facilities. But he was – and he joins the show to explain: hear him out and you might agree. He also talks about a statistical measure shedding light on the impact of the virus, and how he became a YouTube hit. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene discuss the unexpected side-effects of experimenting on your kids.Links: Cli

Jul 2, 2020 • 33:51

They’re growing it here: the Kiwis cultivating SARS-CoV-2 in the lab

Scientists in New Zealand have been growing and studying the virus that causes Covid-19. Why would they do that, and what’s it like to knowingly be in the same room as this deadly organism? ESR senior scientist Lauren Jelley joins the show to explain all, and how a Hollywood movie about a viral outbreak set her on a path to the lab. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene imagine what might have been. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; A

Jun 25, 2020 • 19:47

They're growing it here: the Kiwis cultivating SARS-CoV-2 in the lab

Scientists in New Zealand have been growing and studying the virus that causes Covid-19. Why would they do that, and what’s it like to knowingly be in the same room as this deadly organism? ESR senior scientist Lauren Jelley joins the show to explain all, and how a Hollywood movie about a viral outbreak set her on a path to the lab. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene imagine what might have been.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam

Jun 25, 2020 • 19:47

The silent carriers: Siouxsie Wiles explains what we know about asymptomatic cases

In six months we’ve learned so much about the virus that causes Covid-19 but there’s still so much that seems unclear. And one of the biggest questions is: how much should we worry about asymptomatic cases? Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins the show to explain what we know – and don’t know. She also takes a look at this week’s border bungles, and the risks that remain. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene propose a death metal cover of Thank You Baked Potato. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ.

Jun 18, 2020 • 32:03

The silent carriers: Siouxsie Wiles explains what we know about asymptomatic cases

In six months we’ve learned so much about the virus that causes Covid-19 but there’s still so much that seems unclear. And one of the biggest questions is: how much should we worry about asymptomatic cases? Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins the show to explain what we know – and don’t know. She also takes a look at this week’s border bungles, and the risks that remain. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene propose a death metal cover of Thank You Baked Potato.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Ful

Jun 18, 2020 • 32:04

Second wave warning: how vulnerable is NZ?

So, it seems we’ve all-but eliminated coronavirus – but what risk is there of a second wave? Dr Shaun Hendy joins the show to explain where the weak points are, and how community transmission could get away on us. Stuff National Correspondent Katie Kenny has discovered there’s not as much transparency about the wage subsidy as we thought. And Eugene and Adam talk sport. No, really.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on Twi

Jun 11, 2020 • 35:46

Second wave warning: how vulnerable is NZ?

So, it seems we’ve all-but eliminated coronavirus – but what risk is there of a second wave? Dr Shaun Hendy joins the show to explain where the weak points are, and how community transmission could get away on us. Stuff National Correspondent Katie Kenny has discovered there’s not as much transparency about the wage subsidy as we thought. And Eugene and Adam talk sport. No, really. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on

Jun 11, 2020 • 35:46

Sanity break: how to keep your head in post-lockdown NZ

We might be in level 1, but that doesn’t mean the stress of this global pandemic has disappeared. Job losses, worry for family – it can be hard. Mental health advocate Taimi Allan joins the show to talk about coping strategies – and what to do when people ask you for help. Stuff senior reporter Andrea Vance explains why we should worry about the authoritarian ways of lockdown life. And Adam and Eugene burst into song. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronaviru

Jun 9, 2020 • 31:50

Sanity break: how to keep your head in post-lockdown NZ

We might be in level 1, but that doesn’t mean the stress of this global pandemic has disappeared. Job losses, worry for family – it can be hard. Mental health advocate Taimi Allan joins the show to talk about coping strategies – and what to do when people ask you for help. Stuff senior reporter Andrea Vance explains why we should worry about the authoritarian ways of lockdown life. And Adam and Eugene burst into song.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus c

Jun 9, 2020 • 31:50

Why is NZ's Covid tracing app so lame?

Keeping track of where we’ve been is going to be one of the “Golden Rules” of Alert Level 1. So why is the government’s official contact-tracing app proving to be such a flop? Stuff’s Brittney Deguara finds out why the app isn’t making the impact it should. Senior reporter Tom Hunt looks into why film crews got special permission to cross our closed border – and why other people didn’t. And Adam finds a hidden musical treasure.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff cor

Jun 4, 2020 • 28:39

Why is NZ’s Covid tracing app so lame?

Keeping track of where we’ve been is going to be one of the “Golden Rules” of Alert Level 1. So why is the government’s official contact-tracing app proving to be such a flop? Stuff’s Brittney Deguara finds out why the app isn’t making the impact it should. Senior reporter Tom Hunt looks into why film crews got special permission to cross our closed border – and why other people didn’t. And Adam finds a hidden musical treasure. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff

Jun 4, 2020 • 28:38

Island time: making the case for a Pacific bubble

The race is on to establish a Trans-Tasman bubble, but meanwhile our Pacific neighbours are in strife. Cook Islands News editor Jonathan Milne joins the show to talk about pandemic life in Rarotonga, the impact on the country’s tourism-dependent economy, and NZ’s paternalistic attitudes. Stuff’s Alison Mau reports on what Kiwi-style bubbles could teach other countries fighting the virus. And Adam toys with the idea of reviving a famous investigation.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronav

Jun 2, 2020 • 33:00

Island time: making the case for a Pacific bubble

The race is on to establish a Trans-Tasman bubble, but meanwhile our Pacific neighbours are in strife. Cook Islands News editor Jonathan Milne joins the show to talk about pandemic life in Rarotonga, the impact on the country’s tourism-dependent economy, and NZ’s paternalistic attitudes. Stuff’s Alison Mau reports on what Kiwi-style bubbles could teach other countries fighting the virus. And Adam toys with the idea of reviving a famous investigation. Links: Click here for every episode of Coron

Jun 2, 2020 • 32:59

What does the chief say? Extended interview with the PM's chief science advisor

Professor Juliet Gerrard has the ear of the Prime Minister when it comes to science – that’s her job: chief science advisor. She’s been monitoring the virus since early January, and comparing notes with top government scientists from around the globe. In this extended interview, she talks about the view from inside the government’s Covid-19 machine and what it’s like when scientists become more high-profile than All Blacks – and reveals her lockdown baking habits.Links: Click here for every epis

May 28, 2020 • 31:14

What does the chief say? Extended interview with the PM’s chief science advisor

Professor Juliet Gerrard has the ear of the Prime Minister when it comes to science – that’s her job: chief science advisor. She’s been monitoring the virus since early January, and comparing notes with top government scientists from around the globe. In this extended interview, she talks about the view from inside the government’s Covid-19 machine and what it’s like when scientists become more high-profile than All Blacks – and reveals her lockdown baking habits. Links: Click here for every ep

May 28, 2020 • 31:14

Hot mess: So, what about the other global emergency we all forgot about?

Remember that simpler time when we were just worried about the catastrophic warming of the planet? Stuff’s climate change editor Eloise Gibson explains what impact global Covid-19 lockdowns have had on the Earth, and what opportunities they might present. Stuff business reporter Susan Edmunds raises an eyebrow at the Government’s new two-tier benefits system. And Eugene faces the toughest interview he’s ever encountered. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronav

May 26, 2020 • 33:33

Hot mess: So, what about the other global emergency we all forgot about?

Remember that simpler time when we were just worried about the catastrophic warming of the planet? Stuff’s climate change editor Eloise Gibson explains what impact global Covid-19 lockdowns have had on the Earth, and what opportunities they might present. Stuff business reporter Susan Edmunds raises an eyebrow at the Government’s new two-tier benefits system. And Eugene faces the toughest interview he’s ever encountered.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronaviru

May 26, 2020 • 33:34

Pimp my bus-ride: how coronavirus will change the way we commute forever

Professor Simon Kingham, the chief science advisor to the Ministry of Transport, says coronavirus has already changed the way we move about, and there’s more change to come. He talks about the future of transport – and his role in advising the UK government on its border and quarantine plans. Steve Kilgallon has been looking into how lockdown meant very different things for white and blue collar workers. And Adam and Eugene download the tracing app and are shocked to discover it’s not half as fu

May 21, 2020 • 33:36

Pimp my bus-ride: how coronavirus will change the way we commute forever

Professor Simon Kingham, the chief science advisor to the Ministry of Transport, says coronavirus has already changed the way we move about, and there’s more change to come. He talks about the future of transport – and his role in advising the UK government on its border and quarantine plans. Steve Kilgallon has been looking into how lockdown meant very different things for white and blue collar workers. And Adam and Eugene download the tracing app and are shocked to discover it’s not half as fu

May 21, 2020 • 33:37

The endemic blues: What if the world's stuck with the virus for good?

The World Health Organisation has warned the virus which causes Covid-19 may stick around forever, and become an “endemic” disease. Dr Heather Hendrickson joins the show to explain what that means – and how endemic viruses behave. Stuff national correspondent Katie Kenny previews the new government app that’s meant to simplify contact tracing. And Adam watches an old movie which – get this – is based on the crazy premise of a virus bringing the world to its knees. As if!Links: Click here for eve

May 19, 2020 • 31:17

The endemic blues: What if the world’s stuck with the virus for good?

The World Health Organisation has warned the virus which causes Covid-19 may stick around forever, and become an “endemic” disease. Dr Heather Hendrickson joins the show to explain what that means – and how endemic viruses behave. Stuff national correspondent Katie Kenny previews the new government app that’s meant to simplify contact tracing. And Adam watches an old movie which – get this – is based on the crazy premise of a virus bringing the world to its knees. As if! Links: Click here for e

May 19, 2020 • 31:17

All the Zoom's a stage: New Zealander of the Year Jennifer Ward-Lealand, on how to act in the face of the Covid-19 crisis

Theatre legend, Equity president and 2020 New Zealander of the Year Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand reveals how performing artists have coped with the shutdown of every venue in the country (which in her case includes staging a play on Zoom instead). Stuff’s Kylie Klein-Nixon bids a bittersweet farewell to lockdown karaoke, baking and dog-walks. And Eugene is very rude about Adam’s hair.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam

May 15, 2020 • 32:13

All the Zoom’s a stage: New Zealander of the Year Jennifer Ward-Lealand, on how to act in the face of the Covid-19 crisis

Theatre legend, Equity president and 2020 New Zealander of the Year Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand reveals how performing artists have coped with the shutdown of every venue in the country (which in her case includes staging a play on Zoom instead). Stuff’s Kylie Klein-Nixon bids a bittersweet farewell to lockdown karaoke, baking and dog-walks. And Eugene is very rude about Adam’s hair. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter;

May 15, 2020 • 32:13

'We dodged a bullet' - Extended interview with Winston Peters

In an extended interview, deputy PM and foreign minister Winston Peters reveals how Chinese officials pushed back against New Zealand entering lockdown. He discusses the huge operation to repatriate Kiwis and the government’s fears that the returnees might bring Covid-19 infection back home with them, and shares his lockdown foraging secrets.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: viruspod@stu

May 14, 2020 • 30:11

'We dodged a bullet' – Extended interview with Winston Peters

In an extended interview, deputy PM and foreign minister Winston Peters reveals how Chinese officials pushed back against New Zealand entering lockdown. He discusses the huge operation to repatriate Kiwis and the government’s fears that the returnees might bring Covid-19 infection back home with them, and shares his lockdown foraging secrets. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: virus

May 14, 2020 • 30:10

NZ rising: how small states could be the winners in the post-Covid global order

China and the US were already scrapping before Covid-19 came along, and now they’re blaming each other for the virus. International relations expert Professor Robert Patman of Otago University explains what’s behind the name-calling – and why the post-Covid global order could favour small countries like New Zealand. Stuff reporter John Anthony breaks down the breakdown of Air New Zealand. And Adam waits for a courier package.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coron

May 13, 2020 • 34:39

NZ rising: how small states could be the winners in the post-Covid global order

China and the US were already scrapping before Covid-19 came along, and now they’re blaming each other for the virus. International relations expert Professor Robert Patman of Otago University explains what’s behind the name-calling – and why the post-Covid global order could favour small countries like New Zealand. Stuff reporter John Anthony breaks down the breakdown of Air New Zealand. And Adam waits for a courier package. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff co

May 13, 2020 • 34:38

Wait, was lockdown even legal?

Lockdown was, by the government’s own account, “the most significant and widespread interference with human rights in New Zealand in living memory”. Even so we mostly went along with it because the public health argument was compelling. But what of the legal argument? Stuff political reporter Thomas Coughlan joins the show to explain why the law behind lockdown is being debated. George Block reveals the curious case of a positive test with a difference. And Eugene seizes another excuse to sing,

May 12, 2020 • 30:16

Wait, was lockdown even legal?

Lockdown was, by the government’s own account, “the most significant and widespread interference with human rights in New Zealand in living memory”. Even so we mostly went along with it because the public health argument was compelling. But what of the legal argument? Stuff political reporter Thomas Coughlan joins the show to explain why the law behind lockdown is being debated. George Block reveals the curious case of a positive test with a difference. And Eugene seizes another excuse to sing,

May 12, 2020 • 30:17

Never again! Will contact tracing save us from a return to lockdown?

Dr Ayesha Verrall was the scientist called in to the Ministry of Health to make a critical audit of the country’s contact-tracing system – and she found it wanting. She joins the show to talk about why contact tracing is still so important, and whether the country is ready for this week’s move to level 2. Steve Kilgallon reveals the surprise twist which has kicked the events industry while they’re down. And Adam has fun with a political Plague Playlist offering. Links: Click here for every epis

May 11, 2020 • 33:27

Never again! Will contact tracing save us from a return to lockdown?

Dr Ayesha Verrall was the scientist called in to the Ministry of Health to make a critical audit of the country’s contact-tracing system – and she found it wanting. She joins the show to talk about why contact tracing is still so important, and whether the country is ready for this week’s move to level 2. Steve Kilgallon reveals the surprise twist which has kicked the events industry while they’re down. And Adam has fun with a political Plague Playlist offering.Links: Click here for every episod

May 11, 2020 • 33:27

Cheers! How lockdown could change our drinking forever

We all saw the pictures of Kiwis panic-buying booze before lockdown. But how has six weeks of lockdown life actually changed our drinking habits? National correspondent Steve Kilgallon has been finding out. And Tracy Watkins joins the show to critique the communication skills of communications graduate Jacinda Ardern over the past few months. And Adam and Eugene honour their promise to Hilary Barry and get all fancy for Friday. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff

May 8, 2020 • 28:00

Cheers! How lockdown could change our drinking forever

We all saw the pictures of Kiwis panic-buying booze before lockdown. But how has six weeks of lockdown life actually changed our drinking habits? National correspondent Steve Kilgallon has been finding out. And Tracy Watkins joins the show to critique the communication skills of communications graduate Jacinda Ardern over the past few months. And Adam and Eugene honour their promise to Hilary Barry and get all fancy for Friday.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff cor

May 8, 2020 • 28:00

Rockstar to cot-case - how can the economy come back?

The economy has taken a hammering – so what will it take to get it out of its sickbed? Ahead of the Budget next week, Stuff business journalist Tom Pullar-Strecker gives us an Economics 101 lesson, then outlines what to expect. Investigative reporter Martin van Beynen has been looking at the Rosewood Rest Home cluster tragedy. Meanwhile, will the Level 2 rules enable Adam to finally trim those nostril hairs?Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEug

May 7, 2020 • 26:56

Rockstar to cot-case – how can the economy come back?

The economy has taken a hammering – so what will it take to get it out of its sickbed? Ahead of the Budget next week, Stuff business journalist Tom Pullar-Strecker gives us an Economics 101 lesson, then outlines what to expect. Investigative reporter Martin van Beynen has been looking at the Rosewood Rest Home cluster tragedy. Meanwhile, will the Level 2 rules enable Adam to finally trim those nostril hairs? Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage

May 7, 2020 • 26:55

Trans-Tasman bubbles and mathematical models

These days, everyone’s an instant epidemiologist and mathematical modelling guru. But we thought it was time to speak to an ACTUAL expert. Professor Michael Plank joins the show to talk about his work on the models projecting the potential carnage of Covid-19. Stuff press gallery reporter Henry Cooke climbs inside the trans-Tasman bubble that everyone’s been talking about. And Adam rediscovers a Plague Playlist song that’s a real scream.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus

May 6, 2020 • 31:53

Trans-Tasman bubbles and mathematical models

These days, everyone’s an instant epidemiologist and mathematical modelling guru. But we thought it was time to speak to an ACTUAL expert. Professor Michael Plank joins the show to talk about his work on the models projecting the potential carnage of Covid-19. Stuff press gallery reporter Henry Cooke climbs inside the trans-Tasman bubble that everyone’s been talking about. And Adam rediscovers a Plague Playlist song that’s a real scream.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full

May 6, 2020 • 31:53

Hilary Barry: Keeping up a brave face

Throughout lockdown, TVNZ’s Hilary Barry has been busting out tiaras and old frocks for ‘Formal Friday’. She explains the background to the Covid-19 fad that swept the planet, and reveals the startling talent that she has, till now, kept on the lowdown. And Adam downloads a tracking app – but does he actually know who he’s handing his data over to? The WOBA investigation continues. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam o

May 5, 2020 • 30:25

Hilary Barry: Keeping up a brave face

Throughout lockdown, TVNZ’s Hilary Barry has been busting out tiaras and old frocks for ‘Formal Friday’. She explains the background to the Covid-19 fad that swept the planet, and reveals the startling talent that she has, till now, kept on the lowdown. And Adam downloads a tracking app – but does he actually know who he’s handing his data over to? The WOBA investigation continues.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on Twi

May 5, 2020 • 30:26

Party poopers: Will Level 3 get-togethers get us stuck in lockdown?

Could a weekend of Level 3 partying and beach-going delay the transition to Level 2? Stuff’s Kamala Hayman joins the show to discuss how good weather and confusion over rules drew droves of people out of their bubbles. Stuff national correspondent Steve Kilgallon explains why clusters are so important – and so dangerous. Meanwhile, Adam and Eugene stumble on a new hard-hitting investigation.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; A

May 4, 2020 • 27:33

Party poopers: Will Level 3 get-togethers get us stuck in lockdown?

Could a weekend of Level 3 partying and beach-going delay the transition to Level 2? Stuff’s Kamala Hayman joins the show to discuss how good weather and confusion over rules drew droves of people out of their bubbles. Stuff national correspondent Steve Kilgallon explains why clusters are so important – and so dangerous. Meanwhile, Adam and Eugene stumble on a new hard-hitting investigation. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitt

May 4, 2020 • 27:32

Special Episode: Simon Bridges extended interview

Opposition Leader Simon Bridges joins the show to explain why he thinks New Zealand’s lockdown has dragged on too long. Will the election have to be shifted? And after the reaction to THAT Facebook post, does he have any regrets? Bridges also reveals a surprise addition to his personal bubble, and what he splashed out on as a Level 3 treat.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterSupport StuffOur email: viruspod@stuff

May 1, 2020 • 28:36

Special Episode: Simon Bridges extended interview

Opposition Leader Simon Bridges joins the show to explain why he thinks New Zealand’s lockdown has dragged on too long. Will the election have to be shifted? And after the reaction to THAT Facebook post, does he have any regrets? Bridges also reveals a surprise addition to his personal bubble, and what he splashed out on as a Level 3 treat. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Support Stuff Our email: viruspod

May 1, 2020 • 28:35

Who’s getting rich out of coronavirus (and how)?

It seems almost crude to ask – but, is it possible to profit from the Covid-19 crisis? Former Stuff business journalist Richard Meadows is holed up in Mexico City where he’s pondering questions like this. He joins the show to explain what he’s discovered, and to how he intends to emerge from lockdown as “fit as a jailbird”. And Stuff reporter Kirsty Lawrence joins the Where’s the Flour investigative team – and cracks the case. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff c

Apr 30, 2020 • 28:39

Who's getting rich out of coronavirus (and how)?

It seems almost crude to ask – but, is it possible to profit from the Covid-19 crisis? Former Stuff business journalist Richard Meadows is holed up in Mexico City where he’s pondering questions like this. He joins the show to explain what he’s discovered, and to how he intends to emerge from lockdown as “fit as a jailbird”. And Stuff reporter Kirsty Lawrence joins the Where’s the Flour investigative team – and cracks the case.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coro

Apr 30, 2020 • 28:40

Grounded: Will we ever fly again?

International travel – remember that? So when will we fly again, and what will that look like? Stuff travel editor Trupti Biradar explains why the airline middle seat may be doomed – and why we need to start planning trips within New Zealand. Meanwhile, political reporter Thomas Coughlan sticks up for Donald Trump – kind of. And the Where’s the Flour investigation takes a new, shocking turn. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitt

Apr 29, 2020 • 28:58

Grounded: Will we ever fly again?

International travel – remember that? So when will we fly again, and what will that look like? Stuff travel editor Trupti Biradar explains why the airline middle seat may be doomed – and why we need to start planning trips within New Zealand. Meanwhile, political reporter Thomas Coughlan sticks up for Donald Trump – kind of. And the Where’s the Flour investigation takes a new, shocking turn.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; A

Apr 29, 2020 • 28:59

Claiming immunity: Should Covid-19 survivors get special treatment?

Around the world there’s been talk of Covid-19 immunity passports – dividing the population into the had-its and the had-nots. But what do we actually know about immunity to coronavirus? Scientist Dr Jo Kirman joins us to explain. And Stuff writer Kylie Klein-Nixon discusses flour and the nation’s obsession with baking, inspiring an investigation by Adam and Eugene: Where’s the Flour?Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on

Apr 28, 2020 • 25:44

Claiming immunity: Should Covid-19 survivors get special treatment?

Around the world there’s been talk of Covid-19 immunity passports – dividing the population into the had-its and the had-nots. But what do we actually know about immunity to coronavirus? Scientist Dr Jo Kirman joins us to explain. And Stuff writer Kylie Klein-Nixon discusses flour and the nation’s obsession with baking, inspiring an investigation by Adam and Eugene: Where’s the Flour? Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Ada

Apr 28, 2020 • 25:44

The way we were: why we're already nostalgic about lockdown

Gosh, so that was level 4, huh? How’d we go? Stuff writer Nikki Macdonald joins the show to get all nostalgic about the way we were and brings important facts to the table – like just how much beer did we drink? Podcast aficionado Katy Atkin names the five podcasts that you should get into (aside from this one, of course). And Eugene dusts off his reporter’s notebook.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterPlague pla

Apr 24, 2020 • 27:16

The way we were: why we’re already nostalgic about lockdown

Gosh, so that was level 4, huh? How’d we go? Stuff writer Nikki Macdonald joins the show to get all nostalgic about the way we were and brings important facts to the table – like just how much beer did we drink? Podcast aficionado Katy Atkin names the five podcasts that you should get into (aside from this one, of course). And Eugene dusts off his reporter’s notebook. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Plagu

Apr 24, 2020 • 27:16

Australia v New Zealand: who's doing it best?

Comparing NZ to Australia is our national sport, says Finance Minister Grant Robertson. He ain’t wrong. So naturally, people have been comparing the two countries’ coronavirus responses. Luke Malpass, stranded in Sydney, describes the view from the other side of the ditch. Steve Kilgallon talks about schools in Level 3. And Eugene is kinda over it all.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterPlague playlist: Quarantin

Apr 23, 2020 • 23:37

Australia v New Zealand: who’s doing it best?

Comparing NZ to Australia is our national sport, says Finance Minister Grant Robertson. He ain’t wrong. So naturally, people have been comparing the two countries’ coronavirus responses. Luke Malpass, stranded in Sydney, describes the view from the other side of the ditch. Steve Kilgallon talks about schools in Level 3. And Eugene is kinda over it all. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter; Adam on Twitter Plague playlist: Qua

Apr 23, 2020 • 23:37

I Am Patient Thirty-Seven: Extended interview with Jenene Crossan, NZ’s Instagram-famous Covid-19 patient

Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan raced home as Covid-19 swept the planet, but once in New Zealand, she found she’d already caught the virus. In an extended interview, she describes her hellish month. Meanwhile, hosts Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding discuss virtual hugs with Carmen Parahi, and launch the coronavirus swear jar.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterPlague playlist: Chris Mann’s ‘Daycare Closed’Our

Apr 22, 2020 • 32:43

I Am Patient Thirty-Seven: Extended interview with Jenene Crossan, NZ's Instagram-famous Covid-19 patient

Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan raced home as Covid-19 swept the planet, but once in New Zealand, she found she’d already caught the virus. In an extended interview, she describes her hellish month. Meanwhile, hosts Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding discuss virtual hugs with Carmen Parahi, and launch the coronavirus swear jar.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on Twitter; Adam on TwitterPlague playlist: Chris Mann’s ‘Daycare Closed’Our email: v

Apr 22, 2020 • 32:43

Going viral: a history of conspiracy theories and bad ideas

The wild theory that Covid-19 has something to do with 5G phone masts isn’t the first time humans have freaked out about a new technology. Dr Robert Bartholomew joins the show to give us a lesson on the history of such conspiracies, and why they spread. Stuff political reporter Thomas Manch breaks down the hard-hitting new report into NZ’s contact-tracing shortfalls. And hosts Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding receive an interesting proposition from an online mask retailer. Links: Click here for

Apr 21, 2020 • 27:41

Going viral: a history of conspiracy theories and bad ideas

The wild theory that Covid-19 has something to do with 5G phone masts isn’t the first time humans have freaked out about a new technology. Dr Robert Bartholomew joins the show to give us a lesson on the history of such conspiracies, and why they spread. Stuff political reporter Thomas Manch breaks down the hard-hitting new report into NZ’s contact-tracing shortfalls. And hosts Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding receive an interesting proposition from an online mask retailer.Links: Click here for ev

Apr 21, 2020 • 27:42

Still stuck inside: how to help your family cope

We now know more about what happens after Level 4, but we still need to get our heads around what this will mean for families. Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Natalie Flynn picks over some of the trickier issues – like if your teenager’s just fallen in love and wants to sneak outside of the bubble. Stuff journalist Katarina Williams has been on the line with those who work at the Covid-19 hotline. And Adam finally joins Eugene in song.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus

Apr 20, 2020 • 27:43

Still stuck inside: how to help your family cope

We now know more about what happens after Level 4, but we still need to get our heads around what this will mean for families. Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Natalie Flynn picks over some of the trickier issues – like if your teenager’s just fallen in love and wants to sneak outside of the bubble. Stuff journalist Katarina Williams has been on the line with those who work at the Covid-19 hotline. And Adam finally joins Eugene in song. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavi

Apr 20, 2020 • 27:42

Special Episode: Helen Clark extended interview

Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark was head of the United Nations Development Programme until 2017, so she knows international institutions from the inside. She believes there has been a failure of global leadership, and she’s not afraid to call it out, or to criticise those she holds responsible, including US President Donald Trump. Clark joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham for an extended interview about how the world needs to act fast to prevent coronavirus sweeping back with a veng

Apr 17, 2020 • 30:02

Special Episode: Helen Clark extended interview

Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark was head of the United Nations Development Programme until 2017, so she knows international institutions from the inside. She believes there has been a failure of global leadership, and she’s not afraid to call it out, or to criticise those she holds responsible, including US President Donald Trump. Clark joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham for an extended interview about how the world needs to act fast to prevent coronavirus sweeping back with a veng

Apr 17, 2020 • 30:03

Bubble trouble part II: understanding the new-look Level 3

Covid-19 clearly isn’t anything like ‘a bad case of flu’, But the fact remains that influenza kills many thousands every year. So are we being too blase about the flu just because it’s so familiar? Vaccinologist Dr Helen Petousis-Harris explains all. Health journalist Hannah Martin reports on the coronavirus clusters afflicting New Zealand rest homes. And Eugene and Adam try to understand the new bubble rules that will arrive when we move to Level 3.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronav

Apr 16, 2020 • 28:01

Bubble trouble part II: understanding the new-look Level 3

Covid-19 clearly isn’t anything like ‘a bad case of flu’, But the fact remains that influenza kills many thousands every year. So are we being too blase about the flu just because it’s so familiar? Vaccinologist Dr Helen Petousis-Harris explains all. Health journalist Hannah Martin reports on the coronavirus clusters afflicting New Zealand rest homes. And Eugene and Adam try to understand the new bubble rules that will arrive when we move to Level 3. Links: Click here for every episode of Coron

Apr 16, 2020 • 28:01

KiwiSaver catches a cold: your money in the Covid-19 era

More than three million people are in KiwiSaver, with more than $70 billion tied up in it. So, with financial markets around the world taking a coronavirus hit, what’s been the impact? And what should you do? Stuff business journalist Susan Edmunds guides us through what we need to know. Meanwhile, press gallery reporter Henry Cooke reports in from the online select committee inquiring into the Government’s response to the crisis. And Adam has a warning for the MPs – watch out for Zoombombers. L

Apr 15, 2020 • 23:18

KiwiSaver catches a cold: your money in the Covid-19 era

More than three million people are in KiwiSaver, with more than $70 billion tied up in it. So, with financial markets around the world taking a coronavirus hit, what’s been the impact? And what should you do? Stuff business journalist Susan Edmunds guides us through what we need to know. Meanwhile, press gallery reporter Henry Cooke reports in from the online select committee inquiring into the Government’s response to the crisis. And Adam has a warning for the MPs – watch out for Zoombombers.

Apr 15, 2020 • 23:18

Over-rated? Why councillors are meeting in secret

Everyone wants to have their say about Covid-19’s impact on the economy. And it’s true that the pain is being felt everywhere, including by councils. Will they pass that pain on to ratepayers? Stuff senior journalist Todd Niall joins the show to explain what’s happening to rates around the country. And what are the best books to read in lockdown – and how do you get your hands on them? A special interview from within Adam’s bubble. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full S

Apr 14, 2020 • 30:13

Over-rated? Why councillors are meeting in secret

Everyone wants to have their say about Covid-19’s impact on the economy. And it’s true that the pain is being felt everywhere, including by councils. Will they pass that pain on to ratepayers? Stuff senior journalist Todd Niall joins the show to explain what’s happening to rates around the country. And what are the best books to read in lockdown – and how do you get your hands on them? A special interview from within Adam’s bubble.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff

Apr 14, 2020 • 30:14

Special episode: Jacinda Ardern extended interview

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins the show to speak with Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham about the global and local shockwaves brought on by the coronavirus emergency. She talks about her conversations with world leaders, her friends who’ve come down with the virus, and life inside a bubble with a toddler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2020 • 26:00

Special episode: Jacinda Ardern extended interview

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins the show to speak with Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham about the global and local shockwaves brought on by the coronavirus emergency. She talks about her conversations with world leaders, her friends who’ve come down with the virus, and life inside a bubble with a toddler.

Apr 9, 2020 • 26:00

The Great Kiwi BS-detector: sifting fact from fiction

Stuff’s Eloise Gibson compares Kiwis’ science savvy with countries abroad – and explains why America’s version of Ashley Bloomfield may have the worst job in the world. Tracy Watkins explains why politics seems to have vanished in this crisis - but it’s still ticking away in the background. And Adam discovers a terrible truth about hedgehogs.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on TwitterAdam on TwitterPlague Playlist: Viral Counterpoint of

Apr 9, 2020 • 28:35

The Great Kiwi BS-detector: sifting fact from fiction

Stuff’s Eloise Gibson compares Kiwis’ science savvy with countries abroad – and explains why America’s version of Ashley Bloomfield may have the worst job in the world. Tracy Watkins explains why politics seems to have vanished in this crisis - but it’s still ticking away in the background. And Adam discovers a terrible truth about hedgehogs. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter Adam on Twitter Plague Playlist: Viral Counterpo

Apr 9, 2020 • 28:35

Is it time for spy apps?

Stuff national correspondent Steve Kilgallon reports on the smartphone apps that could help health officials with contact tracing. Could they also help avoid future lockdowns? Meanwhile, hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham go on an excellent adventure.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on TwitterAdam on TwitterOur new email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz.

Apr 8, 2020 • 28:09

Is it time for spy apps?

Stuff national correspondent Steve Kilgallon reports on the smartphone apps that could help health officials with contact tracing. Could they also help avoid future lockdowns? Meanwhile, hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham go on an excellent adventure. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter Adam on Twitter Our new email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2020 • 28:08

When can I get my vaccine?

The threat of coronavirus will lurk until there is a vaccine. So how long till there is one? And how are they made anyway? Scientist Helen Petousis-Harris joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to explain all. Business journalist Susan Edmunds explains how companies and economists are coping with the lockdown. And Eugene breaks into song with regrettable results.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on TwitterAdam on TwitterOur new emai

Apr 7, 2020 • 26:07

When can I get my vaccine?

The threat of coronavirus will lurk until there is a vaccine. So how long till there is one? And how are they made anyway? Scientist Helen Petousis-Harris joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to explain all. Business journalist Susan Edmunds explains how companies and economists are coping with the lockdown. And Eugene breaks into song with regrettable results. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter Adam on Twitter Our n

Apr 7, 2020 • 26:06

How does it feel to have the virus?

Stuff reporter Tom Kitchin was working on stories about the coronavirus outbreak – and then he tested positive for Covid-19 himself. He joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to tell them what it’s actually like to have coronavirus, and how he’s coped. Gallery reporter Henry Cooke takes us behind the scenes of New Zealand’s most popular new show - the daily press conference. And Adam rescues a hedgehog.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEug

Apr 6, 2020 • 31:42

How does it feel to have the virus?

Stuff reporter Tom Kitchin was working on stories about the coronavirus outbreak – and then he tested positive for Covid-19 himself. He joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to tell them what it’s actually like to have coronavirus, and how he’s coped. Gallery reporter Henry Cooke takes us behind the scenes of New Zealand’s most popular new show - the daily press conference. And Adam rescues a hedgehog. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage

Apr 6, 2020 • 31:42

Bubble trouble: confusion over isolation

Senior Stuff journalist Andrea Vance reveals the confusion over NZ’s “bubble” guidelines. National correspondent Dana Johannsen joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to discuss the state of sport, and how the pause in play will shake-up the competitions Kiwis love. And Eugene is reeling at new police guidelines about beards. Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter Adam on Twitter Our new email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz. Learn m

Apr 3, 2020 • 27:13

Bubble trouble: confusion over isolation

Senior Stuff journalist Andrea Vance reveals the confusion over NZ’s “bubble” guidelines. National correspondent Dana Johannsen joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to discuss the state of sport, and how the pause in play will shake-up the competitions Kiwis love. And Eugene is reeling at new police guidelines about beards.Links: Click here for every episode of Coronavirus NZ. Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on TwitterAdam on TwitterOur new email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz.

Apr 3, 2020 • 27:13

Tiger King economy: what we're watching during lockdown

What do you do when the cinemas and music venues and bars are all shut? Stuff’s entertainment director Nicky Park phones in from a toddler’s teepee, and surveys the options still available to NZ’s culture vultures. Stuff reporter George Block finds out what lockdown looks like if you’re homeless. And Eugene makes a brave foray to the supermarket.Links: Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on TwitterAdam on TwitterOur new email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz.

Apr 2, 2020 • 29:41

Tiger King economy: what we’re watching during lockdown

What do you do when the cinemas and music venues and bars are all shut? Stuff’s entertainment director Nicky Park phones in from a toddler’s teepee, and surveys the options still available to NZ’s culture vultures. Stuff reporter George Block finds out what lockdown looks like if you’re homeless. And Eugene makes a brave foray to the supermarket. Links: Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter Adam on Twitter Our new email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Apr 2, 2020 • 29:41

Chemical romance: Coronavirus’s fatal attraction

Sure – you know you’re meant to wash your hands with soap, but precisely what’s going on at the molecular level? And what’s so great about cardboard? Chemistry prof Allan Blackman explains all to hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham. Health reporter Hannah Martin on why we should care about clusters. And Adam has an excuse for not doing his homework. Links: Full Stuff coronavirus coverage Eugene on Twitter Adam on Twitter Our new email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz Learn more about your ad choices. V

Apr 1, 2020 • 22:55

Chemical romance: Coronavirus's fatal attraction

Sure – you know you’re meant to wash your hands with soap, but precisely what’s going on at the molecular level? And what’s so great about cardboard? Chemistry prof Allan Blackman explains all to hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham. Health reporter Hannah Martin on why we should care about clusters. And Adam has an excuse for not doing his homework.Links: Full Stuff coronavirus coverageEugene on TwitterAdam on TwitterOur new email: viruspod@stuff.co.nz

Apr 1, 2020 • 22:56

Tinny house tales

What happens to the illegal drug market when the rest of the country’s economy has slowed to a trickle? Investigative reporter Blair Ensor has the answer for hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham. Stuff’s political editor Luke Malpass has been keeping an eye on how the Australian government is treating its Kiwi residents. And Eugene goes on a pangolin-hunt. Links: * Stuff's Covid-19 coverage: stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus * Jeff McTainsh's lockdown commentaries: twitter.com/jeff_mct

Mar 31, 2020 • 24:54

Tinny house tales

What happens to the illegal drug market when the rest of the country’s economy has slowed to a trickle? Investigative reporter Blair Ensor has the answer for hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham. Stuff’s political editor Luke Malpass has been keeping an eye on how the Australian government is treating its Kiwi residents. And Eugene goes on a pangolin-hunt.Links: * Stuff's Covid-19 coverage: stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus * Jeff McTainsh's lockdown commentaries: twitter.com/jeff_mctains

Mar 31, 2020 • 24:54

Houseparty-pooper: Social norms and contact tracing

How did coronavirus make it to Greymouth, where New Zealand’s first fatal case occurred? Stuff reporter Joanne Carroll joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to tell them what she’s found out. Stuff national correspondent Steve Kilgallon gets into the nitty gritty of contact tracing. And Adam stumbles somewhere he wasn’t invited.

Mar 30, 2020 • 25:02

Houseparty-pooper: Social norms and contact tracing

How did coronavirus make it to Greymouth, where New Zealand’s first fatal case occurred? Stuff reporter Joanne Carroll joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to tell them what she’s found out. Stuff national correspondent Steve Kilgallon gets into the nitty gritty of contact tracing. And Adam stumbles somewhere he wasn’t invited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2020 • 25:01

What a cluster: lessons from 1918

Stuff reporter Hamish McNeilly joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to discuss his investigations into a Covid-19 cluster connected to a cattle conference in Queenstown. Stuff national correspondent Charlie Mitchell backgrounds the past health crisis that helped us prepare for this one – the 1918 influenza pandemic. And Adam goes on a bear hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2020 • 26:35

What a cluster: lessons from 1918

Stuff reporter Hamish McNeilly joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to discuss his investigations into a Covid-19 cluster connected to a cattle conference in Queenstown. Stuff national correspondent Charlie Mitchell backgrounds the past health crisis that helped us prepare for this one – the 1918 influenza pandemic. And Adam goes on a bear hunt.

Mar 27, 2020 • 26:35

Know your enemy: Remind us, what exactly is the coronavirus?

Police are on the streets, people are off them … but what happens to those who refuse to stay home? Hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham are joined by Stuff press gallery reporter Thomas Manch to discuss the police’s new powers, and the approach being taken. Scientist Dr Heather Hendrickson joins the show with some Biology 101: what exactly is Covid-19, and why is it so dangerous? Meanwhile, Adam has a theory about social status signifiers in the time of the lockdown.

Mar 26, 2020 • 23:46

Know your enemy: Remind us, what exactly is the coronavirus?

Police are on the streets, people are off them … but what happens to those who refuse to stay home? Hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham are joined by Stuff press gallery reporter Thomas Manch to discuss the police’s new powers, and the approach being taken. Scientist Dr Heather Hendrickson joins the show with some Biology 101: what exactly is Covid-19, and why is it so dangerous? Meanwhile, Adam has a theory about social status signifiers in the time of the lockdown. Learn more about your ad c

Mar 26, 2020 • 23:45

Emergency measures, and a Māori response

With a state of emergency declared and Parliament shutting down, hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham speak with Sunday Star-Times editor Tracy Watkins (assisted by her dog Murphy) about the constitutional implications. National correspondent Carmen Parahi joins the show to discuss how Māori communities are responding to the crisis – for Māori, by Māori. Meanwhile, Adam and Eugene listen to Italian mayors losing their … minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2020 • 24:43

Emergency measures, and a Māori response

With a state of emergency declared and Parliament shutting down, hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham speak with Sunday Star-Times editor Tracy Watkins (assisted by her dog Murphy) about the constitutional implications. National correspondent Carmen Parahi joins the show to discuss how Māori communities are responding to the crisis – for Māori, by Māori. Meanwhile, Adam and Eugene listen to Italian mayors losing their … minds.

Mar 25, 2020 • 24:43

Science matters: Who has the ear of the Prime Minister?

Science reporter Eloise Gibson joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to explain where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gets her scientific information from when she’s making such big calls. Health reporter Hannah Martin explains the latest Covid-19 figures and what they’re telling us. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene prepare for lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2020 • 26:12

Science matters: Who has the ear of the Prime Minister?

Science reporter Eloise Gibson joins hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham to explain where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gets her scientific information from when she’s making such big calls. Health reporter Hannah Martin explains the latest Covid-19 figures and what they’re telling us. Meanwhile Adam and Eugene prepare for lockdown.

Mar 24, 2020 • 26:13

Go home, stay home: New Zealand heads to coronavirus shutdown

Hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham launch a new daily podcast looking at the Covid19 pandemic from a New Zealand perspective. Today: Stuff political editor Luke Malpass explains the government thinking behind the announcement that the country is to go into Level 4 shutdown; Adam discovers ways to keep calm amidst the noise of coronavirus; and national correspondent Steve Kilgallon also joins the show to discuss the morality of panic buying.

Mar 23, 2020 • 22:53

Go home, stay home: New Zealand heads to coronavirus shutdown

Hosts Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham launch a new daily podcast looking at the Covid19 pandemic from a New Zealand perspective. Today: Stuff political editor Luke Malpass explains the government thinking behind the announcement that the country is to go into Level 4 shutdown; Adam discovers ways to keep calm amidst the noise of coronavirus; and national correspondent Steve Kilgallon also joins the show to discuss the morality of panic buying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

Mar 23, 2020 • 22:52