Funding
Mother launches petition calling for govt to fund epipens
Auckland mother Victoria Johnston has launched a petition calling on the government to fund Epipens, which she says many families can't afford. She spoke to Rowan Quinn. Video, Audio
$150 million for Tairawhiti-Gisborne
The largest chunk of the money will be spent on roading - $137 million - with most of the remainder to be spent on tourism. Audio
Could universities be next for bailout?
The former Chancellor of Massey University Dr Russell Ballard, says universities be next in line after polytechs in needing a financial bail out unless the way the sector is structured and funded is… Audio
Govt money should fund women not All Blacks’ pay packets
If the government is to give more money to rugby, then it should go to women and diversity in the sport, not the All Blacks says a former international player turned MP. Audio
Government funding for the All Blacks?
Steve Hanson wants government funding for the All Blacks to help stave off lucrative offers from abroad. Is this Hanson's wry humour rearing its head, or does he have a point? Audio
NZSO Music Director says funding for the Arts is critical
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conductor and Music Director Edo de Waart has told Upbeat how important good funding for the arts is. Audio
System needed for adult carers to cry out - Rosemary Marks
A paediatrician is warning of possible deaths if funding for caregivers is not improved. Auckland doctor Rosemary Marks reviewed the case of a severely autistic and intellectually disabled 21… Audio
How the Budget's been received beyond the Beehive
People working in the housing, education and health sectors - outside of Parliament - respond to today's Budget, including whether new funding will be enough. Audio
Pharmac to fund Truvuda for 4000 people
The Aids Foundation says wider access to the key drug Truvada is a game-changer that could slash rising HIV infection rates. Audio
Mental health sector desperate for more resources, funding
Alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre Moana House has had to issue a 'stop referrals' notice because it has a waiting list of 148 people. Programme director Claire Aitken talks to producer Bridget… Audio
'When I get figures' Children's Minister to consider KidsCan funding
KidsCan says it's been told it will lose its funding on 30 June next year. The charity feeds 30,000 children a week across 700 New Zealand schools. Its executive Julie Chapman told Checkpoint last… Audio
'We shouldn't be propping up the Anglicans'
After public consultation, the Christchurch City Council has found the majority of residents don't think ratepayers should foot part of the bill for restoring the cathedral. Video, Audio
Loss of top scientists 'will damage uni research'
One of Massey University's top scientists says the decision to push through a round of redundancies to cut costs has been damaging and demoralising. Audio
Mental health sector failing, needs urgent fix - staff
The mother of a paranoid schizophrenic says community-care is failing her son and others with the most chronic mental illnesses, and is advocating for hospitals to care for them full time. Audio
Arts, Culture and Heritage: What’s in it for you?
Funding and support for Artists and the Arts are the main election issues facing the major political parties in respect to Arts, Culture and Heritage. In the build up to Election 2017 Upbeat on RNZ…
Political discussion: Arts, Culture and Heritage with National’s Maggie Barry
In our final political discussion around Arts, Culture and Heritage policy, recent Minister for the Arts Maggie Barry outlines where National stands on funding for the Arts, what the Arts contribute… Audio
Political discussion: Arts, Culture and Heritage with Maori co-leader Marama Fox
Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox contributes to this week’s ongoing discussion on arts, culture and heritage policy. With just over a week until the general election what will the Maori Party offer… Audio
Political discussion: Arts, Culture and Heritage with Grant Robertson
Every day this week we put the tough questions to the major political parties’ Arts spokespeople. Labour’s Associate Arts spokesman Grant Robertson discusses the importance of Arts, how Labour will… Audio
Health Minister 'flippantly dismissing real problem' at hospitals
Jonathan Coleman says patients with minor problems are clogging up hospitals, but studies and experts don't back him up. Audio
Northland DHB boss refuses to comment on its future
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says he would consider speaking with Northland DHB's chairperson Sally Macauley about the pressure on the health board. Audio
