Siouxsie Wiles

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles looks at two studies focused on why people can test positive for Covid-19 weeks after an infection, and whether they're still infectious. She'll also talk about the… Audio

While some saw this week's announcement of guidelines for COVID-19 Alert Level 3 as a good sign, many with a mouthpiece in the media saw it as proof the government had over-reacted here with Level 4 … Audio

This week, Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles tells us about some of the latest research related to Covid-19. The studies include how far a sneeze travels, research into how the virus sheds itself… Audio

Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn again to talk about Covid-19 and answer listeners questions. Audio

New Zealand is going into lockdown tonight to flatten the curve of Covid-19 transmission.

At the moment New Zealand has 155 cases and probable of the new coronavirus, and 12 people have recovered.

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As New Zealand prepares for Level Four, we break down the latest news and give a Q+A on how the new rules will work Audio

If you have any questions for Dr Wiles, please email us at ninetonoon@rnz.co.nz or text us at 2101. Audio

Comments on the latest covid-19 measures from Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles, microbiologist. Audio

As the Covid-19 crises worsens with 20 confirmed cases, the Government is expected to announce more restrictions on mass gatherings.

Earlier this week, when the Prime Minister banned crowds of more… Audio

Auckland University microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles is imploring everyone to work together to stop the spread of Covid-19.

New Zealand now has eight confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

Everyone who… Audio

Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Jesse for an update on Covid19 and to try and dispel some of the misinformation floating around. Audio

The World Health Organisation has declared the coronvirus a pandemic, we speak to Dr Siouxsie Wiles about what that means. US correspondent Simon Hampton also updates what's happening in the U.S where… Audio

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles updates Kathryn on developments with Covid-19 - and why we all need to help flatten the Covid curve. She'll also look at how the beeswax-melting digestive system of… Audio

A second case of Covid 19 in New Zealand was confirmed by the Ministry of Health this morning. Dr Siouxsie Wiles, Microbiologist from Auckland University joins Jesse explain the significance of this.

Staying on Covid-19 - a microbiologist is concerned New Zealand's standard five day sick leave entitlement could stop people taking the required time off to combat or recover from the virus. On Friday… Audio

Women working in research say breaking the taboo of talking about salary may be a way forward on pay equity.

A Canterbury University study, released on Thursday, found women working in research in… Audio

The Ministry of Health has warned health professionals about an outbreak of a deadly new virus in China, which has killed two people and infected at least 62.  Audio

Rod Oram, Siouxsie Wiles, Courtney Johnston and Gavin Ellis look back on the year in business, science, art and media. Audio