Lately for Wednesday 21 April 2021

Photo: RNZ Andrew Robertson

10:20  Community responds to massive changes for New Zealand's health system

The Government's announced massive changes to New Zealand's health system including the scrapping of 20 district health boards and 30 primary health organisations in favour of central health agencies including an independent Maori health authority. Karyn speaks with Dr David Hill who is the executive director of the Health Hub Project in Palmerston North.

Dr David Hill - Health Hub Project - Palmerston North Photo: Health Hub Project - Palmerston North

10:30 Hong Kong's election overhaul

The Hong Kong Free Press gives an updated on Hong Kong's electoral reforms as well as growing restrictions on political activity and freedom of expression. Editor-in-Chief Tom Grundy talks with Karyn about what's happening with Hong Kong's elections, the first National Security Education Day and Hong Kongers' activities as security laws tightens.

People queuing outside the West Kowloon Law Courts Building to hear the case of 47 democrats charged under the national security law. Photo: Candice Chau HKFP

10:40 Midweek Mediawatch: Colin Peacock

Tonight in Karyn's weekly catchup with the Midweek Mediawatch team, Colin Peacock looks at the funeral for the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip and how the Empire struck back. Viewer upset at the interrupted scheduling of TVNZ's Fair Go, and uproar and upheaval with proposed changes to European football.

A scene from today's prince Philip Memorial Service in St Paul's cathedral Photo: screenshot / RNZ.co.nz