The Influence of Influenza - 9th August 2024

Today on the show… You’ve probably heard the tragic story of Wellington nurse Maria Leonard Packe who died from a strain of the influenza flu, leaving behind her husband John - who is also in hospital in a critical condition - and two teenage children. We speak to Maria’s brother Darrell to update us on how John is and how Kiwi’s can help in their time of need. It's been a big week in sport - we speak to sports broadcaster Martin Denvir about the future of the All Blacks and Gary Denvir about New Zealand's progress in the Paris Olympic Games. The Packe family's Givealittle page - https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/tough-times