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Southland Hospital staff allegedly told they can only talk to each other for five minutes a day
Complaints to a union show staff in a department of Southland Hospital were told they could only talk to each other for at most five minutes a day. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Casey Costello under fire for being 'MIA' as Minister for Seniors
Labour's Ingrid Leary claims Costello has done more to help tobacco companies than Seniors.
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The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN doesn't like it
A US-backed organization aims to start work in the Gaza Strip by the end of May.
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PNG polio outbreak 'no cause for panic' - expert
Earlier this week, the World Health Organisation declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea calling for an immediate vaccination campaign. Audio
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Do you really need a water filter?
We go behind the scenes at a treatment plant to find out what's really happening to our tap water.
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The growing drug use problem affecting all corners of the country
With meth use on the rise, one former addict shares her brutal story and remarkable recovery.
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The high cost of getting high in New Zealand
With meth use on the rise, one former addict shares her brutal story and remarkable recovery. Audio
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MPI wants to increase amount of glyphosate allowed on some crops
The agrichemical is the active ingredient in weedkillers like Roundup.
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Bowel cancer sufferers call for change
A group of sufferers, survivors and supporters gathered at Parliament to call for screening age to be lowered.
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Northland lawyer named in Forbes magazine's 30 under 30 list
Keegan Jones, 26, has been named as one of the world's most influential young people.
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Kiwirail to remove trees, fence off Matamata railway lines
The actions come more than a decade after they were recommended by the Coroner.
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Bowel cancer survivor protests for screening age to be lowered
Last year the government announced it's progressively lowering eligibility for free bowel cancer screening to 58 years old, down from 60. It also ended a pilot programme that allowed Maori and… Audio
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Protestors call for lowering of age for free bowel cancer screening
Bowel Cancer sufferers, survivors and their supporters gathered at Parliament on Tuesday to call on the Government to lower the age of eligibility for free bowel cancer screening tests. Several dozen… Audio
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Brain injury support group appalled at 'Run it' events in Auckland
The collision sport involves a ball runner and a defender running full speed into each other within a 20 metre zone.
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RUNIT safety spokesperson reluctant to take part himself
A sports scientist has condemned the controversial collision sport, while the event's own safety guru said his wife would not like it if he took part. Audio
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Protest over free bowel screening eligibility
Dozens at Parliament are calling for a lowering of the age of eligibility for free bowel screening tests to 45.
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Fukushima nuclear wastewater 'pose major environmental, human rights risks' - UN
The United Nations experts have raised their concerns about the release of more than one million metric tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
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Oral Questions for Tuesday 20 May 2024
Audio 20 May 2025Questions to Ministers CAMERON BREWER to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen on the Government's fiscal position? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all… Audio
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Protestors at Parliament to remind PM of bowel cancer pledge
A rally on Parliament grounds on Tuesday afternoon is reminding the Prime Minister of a pre-election pledge to lower the country's free bowel screening age. Rally organiser Jackie Robertson spoke to… Audio
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Run It safety analyst defends events
A controversial collision event called Run it Straight is holding competitions across Auckland this week prompting outrage from opponents. Runit's safety and technique analyst Billy Coffey spoke to… Audio
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Budget 2025: Why is Budget Day such a big deal?
Explainer - Budget Day is coming on Thursday, but what does it all mean? RNZ is here to tell you what you need to know. Video
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Pacific news in brief for 20 May
A round-up of news from around the region, including Solomon Islands' prime minister warning government workers off Taiwan.
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Incurable side effect of cancer treatment in the spotlight
Lymphedem, an incurable side effect of cancer treatment, is in the spotlight as researchers work towards a better understanding. Audio
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Run It Straight comp raises concerns of brain injuries
Some brain doctors are concerned about the danger of a new popular collision sport Run It Straight. Auckland charity Headway chief executive Stacey Mowbray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Ex-partner of double-killer twice ruled insane says she was terrified
She says there was massive failing by the health system, which failed to keep the man and the public safe - twice.
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