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Oral Questions for Wednesday 11 May 2022
Audio 11 May 2022Questions to Ministers BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her… Audio
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Government told to speed up climate spending
The Government is being told to shift to a war footing on climate spending in this year's budget.
Climate change, along with health, will be a focus of Budget 2022 on Thursday 19 May.
There are… Audio
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Budgeting during a cost-of-living crisis
Audio 7 May 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson sits down with the Finance Minister Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis to preview this month's Budget. Audio
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Health and climate change to get big funding boost
Finance Minister Grant Robertson gave a pre-budget speech yesterday in Wellington, Announcing new debt measures and that health and climate change would get a big spending boost, Here to break down… Audio
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Being in debt to the government
More than half a million low income New Zealanders collectively owe the government $3.5 billion. Why do they owe so much? What's it for? And can they pay it back? Audio
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What happens if you’ve got long Covid and can’t work?
Research suggests anywhere between 10 and 30 percent of people who get Covid-19 end up developing Long Covid. What happens if that impacts your ability to work? Audio
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Disability advocate outraged by Ministry of Health legal fees
The Ministry of Health is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees to fight families that care for their disabled children.
Three cases, all of which still have a long way to run… Audio
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Victoria Bruce: Walking the length of Aotearoa
Victoria and Emilie Bruce have certainly entered nature, and let nature enter them. They've just completed an epic hike down New Zealand, through wind, rain, hail and snow, but also, thankfully… Audio
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Police: The unenviable portfolio
Ministers of the crown may seem powerful, but the reality of their roles vary greatly. Some are endowed with great influence, some others just come with blame. Audio
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Covid-19: Majority of Northland's Tamariki Māori unvaccinated
In one of New Zealand's most vaccine-hesitant regions, the vast majority of tamariki Māori haven't had a Covid-19 jab.
The Northland DHB is spending five-million dollars on campaigns against Covid… Audio
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From the frontline: from lawyer to soldier
Just over a month ago, Roman Shulyar was leading a busy life as a partner at a law firm in Kyiv. He's a transaction lawyer, and was largely concerned with everyday tasks; finance projects, mergers and… Audio
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Wise words for a healthy life from 92 year old Angela Caughey
For 12 years, Aucklander Angela Caughey looked after her husband with dementia until he died. At 92, she's turning her attention to prevention. Audio
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The importance of a wandering mind
Neuroscientist and the former Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Harvard Medical School Moshe Bar is the author of Mindwandering - How it can improve your mood and boost your creativity and… Audio
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DHB spending on contractors and consultants rising
Big questions are being raised over whether hospitals are accurately reporting their massive spending on often highly paid contractors.
There's a warning the health reforms could make the public… Audio
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Oral Questions for Tuesday 15 March 2022
Audio 15 Mar 2022Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he… Audio
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USA correspondent Kelsey Snell - aid for Ukraine
Congress has passed a $13.6 billion aid package for Ukraine, divided between humanitarian and defense aid. The humanitarian section includes money for direct support to refugees, food and health care… Audio
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What if everything you knew about posture was wrong?
We've always been led to believe that slouching in our chairs will lead to back pain, but new research suggests many of our common assumptions about posture are wrong. Curtin University's Professor… Audio
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Newsroom accused of publicising anti-vax PR pitch
A few days before the occupation of Parliament dissolved in a wave of fire and violence, Newsroom published soft-focus vision of it in a report called 'A visit to Freedom Village'. It's now being… Audio
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Oral Questions for Wednesday 2 March 2022
Audio 2 Mar 2022Questions to Ministers BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her… Audio
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Emergency department waits reaching crisis - doctors
Patients are spending as long as 36 hours in emergency departments - often waiting hours in corridors.
Corridor waits were supposed to be abolished years ago but doctors say the problem is hitting… Audio
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A week of Question Time: costs, cash and a little covid
A week of questions in Parliament: Some opposition go with 'show me the money' and some with 'defend the covid rules'. Audio
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Question Time for Wednesday 16 February 2022
Audio 16 Feb 2022Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: On what date will Budget 2022 be delivered, and what will its priorities be? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand… Audio
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The addiction psychiatrist who overcame his own alcoholism
The best way to address addiction is a holistic and nuanced approach that involves gentle intervention, says addiction specialist Dr Carl Erik Fisher. In his new part-memoir, part-history The Urge, … Audio
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Mariana Mazzucato: governments must collaborate with private sector
Renowned economist Mariana Mazzucato argues that governments ought to be active co-creators and co-shapers of markets alongside the private sector. She is a is Professor in the Economics of Innovation… Audio
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How to reduce the risk of catching Omicron
As Covid cases rapidly climb, just how can you minimise the risk of catching it - specially when you might be mixing and mingling over the weekend?
University of Otago infectious diseases expert… Video, Audio
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St John investigating cases of ambulance delays
Lengthy delays in getting ambulances to people in need are being investigated by St John, as demand on its service, and staff shortages begin to burn.
It is investigating 19 incidents when an… Audio
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Finance Minister on next year's $6 billion Budget spend up
Fewer than 10 days out from Christmas, the Finance Minister's given a sneak peek of his gift to New Zealanders - a six billion dollar spend up in next year's Budget.
Investment in climate change… Audio
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Auditor-General scolds govt over 'unlivable' rentals
The government shelled out $37 million for private rentals to house the homeless, but is being slammed for having no checks on whether homes were suitable or worth the massive price tags.
A scathing… Audio
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Question time for 14 December 2021
Audio 14 Dec 2021Questions to Ministers Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her… Audio
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Covid-19: Northland event organisers devastated by red light
Northland event organisers are devastated they're spending the summer holidays under red light restrictions.
Te Tai Tokerau is the only region stuck at red come 30 December - that means goodbye to… Audio