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Health NZ to outsource thousands of cases to private hospitals
And it also plans to ask surgeons to work longer hours in a bid to cut the waitlist. Audio
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Ministers make decisions on fast-track projects despite donations
12 May 2025One political scientist believes such donations to political parties could be perceived as creating a conflict of interest but official advice disagrees.
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The small regulatory shift that could have big impacts on mokopuna Māori
8 May 2025Teachers say removing requirements to recognise cultural identity in early childhood centres is recolonisation, and a backward step.
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Booze lobbyists shape alcohol policy, documents reveal
9 May 2025Industry groups helped develop several initiatives about alcohol harm - including one on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Audio
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Bird charity asks Auckland landmarks to dim the lights
6 May 2025Light pollution, including bright LED displays like the Sky Tower and Auckland's Harbour Bridge, are contributing to seabirds being grounded.
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Former Aussie PM: 'Showing weakness to Trump is a major, major mistake'
30 Apr 2025Drawing on his own experience dealing with Trump, Malcolm Turnbull warned New Zealand against adopting a posture of appeasement.
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The women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore
30 Apr 2025Once adversaries, Nicholle Bailey and Jess Massey united to fight to expose the Olympic cyclist's cruel treatment. Audio
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In death, Olivia Podmore is finally seen by a system that failed her
24 Apr 2025A harrowing inquest has revealed the disturbing truth about the Olympic cyclist's treatment within her sport.
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Why our biggest exporters are worried about going GMO
23 Apr 2025Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws?
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Quarrying company denied appeal to mine under protected bush
10 Apr 2025The land was protected by a covenant when J Swap bought it, but it wants to mine there anyway.
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Baby formula industry battles against online advertising ban
10 Apr 2025The industry body representing the companies even met with NZ diplomats in Geneva to raise its concerns about marketing restrictions.
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Abuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori ' isn't always the answer
9 Apr 2025Eugene Ryder's point is controversial but simple - the right person for the job isn't always the one who shares your whakapapa.
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Government considers u-turn on baby formula rules after industry shift
The formula companies wanted the government to opt out of tougher regulation, but now they want back in. Audio
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Minister's sister advises against baby formula rules
4 Apr 2025Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard said he managed the conflict of interest appropriately.
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How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
4 Apr 2025Tougher guidelines were 11 years in the making. But for multinational dairy companies, profits were at stake. Audio
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Health NZ seeks feedback on care for dying children
1 Apr 2025RNZ reported last month the country had no specialists available to look after kids needing palliative care as the only publicly-funded expert was on leave.
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Yachting NZ receives Sport NZ backing while under investigation
27 Mar 2025How a sports organisation under investigation from one government agency received the tick of approval from another.
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Eden Park proposes university housing - without talking to university
27 Mar 2025The stadium trust said the suggestion was "in context of future possibilities". But it was already included in the fast-track law. Audio
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Health New Zealand under fire for inaccurate palliative care recruitment claims
26 Mar 2025The agency said it was advertising for a specialist doctor for dying children, but there were no ads online until after the shortage was revealed publicly. Audio
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Fears for dying kids as country's only specialist takes extended leave
24 Mar 2025The Children's Commissioner has called the situation "untenable, inequitable and inadequate". Audio
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The lessons from Covid we haven't learnt
26 Mar 2025Hospital-acquired infections are a billion-dollar burden and cause more disability than road crashes. Why aren't we doing more to prevent them?
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'Nightmare fuel' - Kiwi soldier in Ukraine on the terror of drone warfare
26 Mar 2025Jordan O'Brien is on the frontlines: 'There's no sugar-coating it.' Audio
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Three 'year 14' rowers blocked from Maadi Regatta
24 Mar 2025All applications from schools seeking exemptions have been declined as strict new rules take hold.
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'Not under my watch' - Minister blocks TAB's $150m casino deal
19 Mar 2025The racing agency wants a law change so it can cash in on a new online gambling market. Audio
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Canoe Racing NZ's $2.3m white elephant
17 Mar 2025A purpose-built facility was supposed to be home to the country's elite paddlers. Why is it empty? Audio
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'It's broken me': How online gambling ruined a woman's life
17 Mar 2025Her addiction began with a single email. It ended when she was caught stealing $300k from her employer. Audio
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Casino advertising approval prompts problem gambling fears
13 Mar 2025"Allowing advertising and legitimising operators through licensing could have the unintended effect of encouraging more gambling," officials warn. Audio
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The government so far, in nine charts
12 Mar 2025It's still behind on more than half of its goals. We break down which are at risk. Audio
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