New Horizons — Where medical discovery meets human resilience.

Conversations with the scientists, specialists and everyday people at the frontier of medicine and the human spirit.

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Scientists

The Quantum Frontier: Computing Beyond Limits

A conversation about the promise and the hype of quantum computing, and what it means for everyday technology.

Dr. Amara Okafor

Quantum Physicist ·Wellington, New Zealand

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Specialists

Designing Cities That Breathe

How thoughtful urban planning can make cities healthier, greener and more human-centred.

Liam Chen

Urban Planner ·Auckland, New Zealand

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People

From Struggle to Stage: A Life in Music

An honest chat about resilience, creativity and finding your voice against the odds.

Sofia Mendes

Lisbon, Portugal

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Scientists

The Hidden Life of Oceans

Exploring deep-sea ecosystems and why the ocean floor still holds so many secrets.

Dr. Henrik Nilsson

Marine Biologist ·Bergen, Norway

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Your host

Heather Melville Robertson

Host & Producer · Auckland, New Zealand

New Horizons is produced and hosted by Heather Melville Robertson. Her aim is to bring the latest in medical discovery and treatment progress to the people who may need it most — those searching for better answers, and anyone drawn to the frontiers of scientific discovery.

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