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In New Zealand one in seven children and one in eight adults need to take medicine for asthma. And sadly 96 people die from Asthma in New Zealand each year. Our next guest is developing a device he… Audio
How the body heals itself
Have you ever wondered why - if you bite your cheek or burn the roof of your mouth - it heals quickly with no scarring. It's a bit of body repair magic which a group of Canterbury University… Audio
The 3 key documents about Dunedin Hospital yet to be released
The city's mayor has questioned the assertion the beleaguered hospital upgrade could blow out to $3 billion, and three files are still not public.
The long and complicated history of the Dunedin Hospital rebuild
Dunedin Hospital has been a political football - arguably a hospital pass - for years. RNZ charts its history.
Ballot will decide who gets to attend abuse in care apology
The coalition government will proceed with a ballot to decide who can attend an apology to abuse in care survivors.
Dozens of racially motivated hate incidents on Auckland's public transport
Asian New Zealanders have been victims in a number of incidents on buses in recent months.
Ministry of Disabled People launches investigation into deaths
The Ministry of Disabled People, has launched an independent investigation into the deaths of four people while in care. There have been 87 deaths of disabled people in care in the first seven months… Audio
Smokefree advocates blast Costello over 'lack of transparency'
Smokefree advocates say the Prime Minister should be concerned over a lack of transparency shown by his Associate Health Minister - Casey Costello. Documents reveal that officials told Ms Costello… Audio
Political commentators Dale Husband and Brigitte Morten
Kathryn, Dale and Brigitte talk about some of the coalition agreements that are in effect and also the challenges of three party decision making. Audio
What's behind the proposed closure of the Smithfield meatworks?
About 600 people could lose their jobs - and Federated Farmers says "excessive red tape" is partly to blame.
The jobs where offered salaries are dropping
Salaries are growing slower due to strong competition for jobs - and some industries struggling more than others. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio
Building reforms won't lead to another leaky homes crisis - minister
The Minister for Building and Construction says he is confident an overhaul of Building Consent Authorities will not leave the country open to a re-run of the leaky homes debacle. Audio
Level of CTE in 20-year-old rugby player shocks pathologist
A leading Australian neuropathologist says the level of brain damage a young league star had at just 20 years old should raise alarm bells about junior sports. Audio
Major report on climate adaptation due tomorrow
Parliament is beginning to grapple with climate adaptation, with a major select committee report to be released this week. Audio
Kiwi families bunk off school early for cheaper flights
Kiwi families bunking off school to go on holiday early say they're doing so because flights are cheaper and they don't care about taking their children out of school early. Meanwhile Associate… Audio
Cult experts on secretive Two by Two cult
Cult experts say an global underground sect the FBI is investigating after it was exposed for historical child sexual abuse, has many markers of a high control group. The Christian sect is known to… Audio
'This is the start': Mayor threatens more protests over hospital downgrade
More than 35,000 people marched on Saturday and there's more to come, Jules Radich says. Audio
'Unliveable' - UK family awarded $18k after renting NZ home
There were broken appliances, nails sticking out of the deck and landlords who allegedly spied on tenants with cameras.
Government looks to overhaul building consent system
The Government is looking to overhaul the building consent system. Three options have been announced to replace the current network of more than 60 Building Consent Authorities across the country… Audio