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Parents seek help to reduce children's screentime
Helping children to reduce their screentime can be as simple as remembering what you did as a child - encouraging outdoor play. In the US, there is a growing demand for screen-free parenting coaches… Audio
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Dateline Pacific for 23 July 2019
Audio 23 Jul 2019Aus senator deported from Manus Island; Solomons election candidates fail to account for campaign spending; Mauna Kea protests in Hawaii show no signs of abating; Fiji health advocate calls for urgent… Audio
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Health advocate calls for urgent action on diabetes in Fiji
A health advocate in Fiji says something desperately needs to be done to combat diabetes with almost 1700 people dying annually from the disease. Audio
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Waikato health board can be turned around - Commissioner
The Commissioner appointed to lead the Waikato District Health Board out of financial and other difficulties says the organisation can be turned around.
Karen Poutasi and three deputies were… Audio
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The state house hurting a severely disabled teen
The parents of a severely disabled teenager, who say they've been waiting seven years for a fully accessible state house, say their son is suffering and he's unable to live with the dignity he… Video, Audio
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A Very Bright Idea
Timaru man Colin Murdoch was one of the world's great inventors. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
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Midweek Media Watch
Audio 10 Jul 2019Colin Peacock takes midweek look at some of the media stories people are talking about this week Audio
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Cancer coverage stirs action and emotions
The pressure’s on for consistent cancer care around the country. Experts say that will take more than just more money for medicines but that’s become the focus of much of the coverage and comment in… Audio
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Frustration after SFO drops fraud case against former DHB head
The former MP who complained to the Serious Fraud Office about dodgy spending by a former Waikato DHB head, says the decision to stop investigating Nigel Murray sends the wrong message.The SFO says… Audio
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Volunteers help drive support for mosque victims
In this episode of Voices, we meet a former refugee heading up an organisation specifically supporting families affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
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The House today - Tuesday 25 June 2019
The final week of Parliament before a three week break begins with much of the focus still on finance.
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Dateline Pacific for 24 June 2019
West Papuan rebels use child soldiers against Indonesia; PNG aims to vaccinate one million children against polio and measles; There's growing concern over Marshall Islands nuclear dome; Tonga asks… Audio
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PNG not getting enough return for its health spending
A new report by the Asian Development Banks says transparency and accountability is needed to help Papua New Guinea get a better return for its health spending. Audio
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The House today - Thursday 20 June 2019
Audio 20 Jun 2019The last day of the sitting week brings much of the same for MPs in the House with more Budget Debate and racing reform.
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The sheep farmer turned vegan activist
James Wilson has written a book he can "slap down" in front of the people who say 'oh, not another vegan'. He tells Jesse Mulligan the story behind Plant Paradigm. Audio
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Budget 2019 not over yet
The budget process is a long one which pops up in all corners of Parliament. Daniela Maoate-Cox tracks it from question time, to select committees, and back again. Video, Audio
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Reckless spending behind cuts in Fiji budget reduction
An economist in Fiji says reckless spending has caught up with the government, which has had to cut expenditure in this year's budget. Audio
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What if every weekend was a long weekend?
The businessman turning the working week on its head tells Claire Crofton why he did it and why others should too. Audio
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Mental health spending to benefit business
While the wellbeing budget gave few concessions to business, some employers are pleased with the extra spending on social welfare. Audio
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Mental Health Foundation welcomes Wellbeing Budget
The Mental Health Foundation says almost two billion dollars in the Budget for better services is mostly going to the right places. The spending will go towards setting up a new universal mental… Audio
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Robertson to Parliament: ‘Please can we have money?’
Wherefore art thou budget? Or possibly what's it all for anyway, and is it really new? Audio
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‘There are billion dollars of waste’ - Bridges on Budget 2019
Opposition leader Simon Bridges says the Wellbeing Budget is 'botched'. He told Lisa Owen he would cut the flabby spending and focus on health, education and infrastructure. Video, Audio
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Govt promises significant investment in mental health sector
In response to its mental health inquiry the Government today announced it would soon establish an new independent commission and widen access to mental health services. But it's refusing to set a… Video, Audio
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What to make of National's budget "leak"
National has revealed what it says are significant parts of Thursday's Budget but won't confirm if it was a deliberate government leak. It appears to detail spending in 18 areas for the next financial… Audio
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Pharmac under pressure to stump up for more medicines
Pharmac is under intense pressure from clinicians, health advocacy groups and patients to fund more medicines in areas as diverse as diabetes, cancer and rare disorders.
So how does it manage its… Video, Audio
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Long waits for children's dental work 'not acceptable' - Ardern
Audio 28 May 2019It's Budget week and pressure is mounting on the government to show it's new wellbeing approach will mean more money for people who are struggling.
There have been calls for decisive action to… Audio
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How this year's budget is different
The world's first 'Wellbeing Budget' will be unveiled on Thursday - what is different about it, and how did it change the ways ministers pitched for money? Audio
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Zero carbon bill to have first reading
Each sitting day MPs debate various topics which are decided beforehand. Here's what they'll try to work through today.
Coming up
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The Game of Strife
Audio 8 May 2019Online games pull children into a world of bright seductive images and casual violence. Parents can worry that poor social skills or addiction may follow. Katy Gosset asks: how concerned should we be?
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Bang for your buck - were taxes spent good?
Billions of dollars are channeled by the government into public services every year and every year MPs question whether or not it was money well spent in the Annual Review Debate. Audio