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Chinese Kiwi students find limewater effective in preserving flax
The teenagers believe the method has the potential to preserve flax on a larger scale, although further research is needed.
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The health post-code lottery is alive and well
Lynette Wall did not think her retirement would be like this. She dreamed of freedom and travel. Audio
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Access to hip and knee replacements still depends on address: Data
Reforms were supposed to eliminate the 'postcode lottery' for healthcare. But new data shows access to hip and knee replacements still depends on where you live. In Depth data journalist Farah Hancock… Audio
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Dunedin could have 24-hour health service by end of year
A 24-hour health service could be in place in Dunedin by the end of the year. Southern primary healthcare network WellSouth chief executive Andrew Swanson-Dobbs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Parents of two-month-old who died from overdose speak of loss
The parents of a two-month-old baby who died after being given an adult dose of medication are speaking out about the tragic loss of Bellamere. Tempest Puklowski and Tristan Duncan want a law change… Audio
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Kids need to floss, too - but how do you get them to do it?
Floss picks with kid-friendly designs and flavoured floss can help boost a child's motivation to floss.
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Savvy Students: Prize Garden
We visit what might just be the best student flat garden in Dunedin. Katy Gosset meets the hunting, fishing lads who can also grow a mean cauliflower. She checks out their award-winning vege plot and… Audio
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Wood smoke, traffic fumes polluting Christchurch's air
An expert explains what that means for people's health, and what needs to change.
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The potential for poo transplants to cure bipolar
A Gut Mood Solution is by Gordon Parker, a professor of psychiatry at the University of New South Wales. He speaks to Mark Leishman about a novel way to treat bipolar disorder. Audio
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What Christchurch's poor air quality means for our health
Overnight, the air quality in parts of Canterbury was rated as 'unhealthy' using the air quality index. Environmental epidemiologist Professor Simon Hales explains what that means. Audio
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Extra ward shows govt needs to fund aged care beds, association says
North Shore Hospital's ward six provides care for for people who are effectively medically discharged, have nowhere to go for lower level care. Audio
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RunIt: From backyard collision game to a cultural lightning rod
The brutal pastime-turned-phenomenon is dividing communities, doctors and athletes.
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Hospital ward full of patients with no medical need to be there
Audio 4 Aug 2025A ward of people at Northshore Hospital that have no medical reason to be there, but can't be discharged because they have nowhere to go for further care is the tip of the iceberg, according the Aged… Audio
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Man killed in prison was 46-year-old from Whangārei
Robert Norman Fitzpatrick died after an incident at Mt Eden prison in June, while a 32-year-old has been charged with murder.
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Woman in court after toddler found in bus luggage hold
Charges of ill-treating a child have been laid against a 27-year-old who has appeared in North Shore District Court, but the toddler is medically well, police say.
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Former National Party MP likely sexually abused children
Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely engaged in coercive and/or criminal sexual conduct with "multiple young boys", a summary of police evidence reveals.
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Pacific news in brief for 4 August
A round-up of news from around the region, including a fifth dengue death reported in Samoa.
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Illegal tobacco a deadly $10b industry in Australia
Analysis: Australia's illegal tobacco problem has made the proverbial transition from tragedy to farce.
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No charges over mysterious death, despite stab wound on body
Ronny Okeke, 60, was missing for 52 days before police found his body in the Kaimai Ranges.
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How do you make sure you give your child the best start
This week is World Breastfeeding Week - the goal is to the highlight the importance of breastfeeding and to encourage families, health professionals and communities to all work together to promote it… Audio
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Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Sue Moroney
Podcast episode — 04 August 2025Brigitte Morten and Sue Moroney talk NCEA changes, the weekend's National Party Conference and Christopher Luxon urging New Zealand to say "yes." Plus health and safety rules shake up.
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Luxon announces trip to Papua New Guinea
The trip to the capital Port Moresby also commemorates 50 years of bilateral relations.
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Operator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plant
Last month the Far North town marked 10 years under a boil-water notice due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the water supply.
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Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Sue Moroney
Brigitte and Sue talk NCEA changes, the National Party Conference and more.
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CNMI bids farewell to late governor Arnold Palacios
"He went home tired, came back the next day still exhausted, but he never stopped showing up."
