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Decontamination work is underway in the Wellington suburb of Newtown, after a "wet slurry" of asbestos was dislodged by waterblasters on a roof, and then blown onto nearby homes. The council and… Audio

A report commisioned by Health New Zealand warns its current management of its hospitals and other facilities is so poor, it cannot effectively plan for upgrades or replacements, among other issues… Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists David Downs & Paula Penfold. The trio discuss Mark Tele'a choosing to play in Japan over the All Blacks. Plus how to tell if your chopping… Audio

Checkpoint can reveal concern at the dire level of full-time permanent staff at Taupō Hospital. Fixed-term and locum senior doctors there are relied on to fill glaring gaps, a situation the senior… Audio

A war of words is escalating between the Health Minister and senior doctors' union as its members prepare for unprecedented industrial action.
Health Minister Simeon Brown has claimed the doctor's… Audio

Left with PTSD and depression and feeling demoralised and demeaned. That is the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by a patient who got pregnant and had an abortion after a Doctor failed… Audio

There is much a do about piles of doggy do littering a popular Southland walkway. So much so the Conservation department's considering banning pooping pooches from Foveaux walkway near Bluff. It said… Audio

Alcohol harm reduction groups are joining the fight to reduce booze stores in Rotorua as research shows the region has bigger alcohol harm problems than the rest of Aotearoa. Alcohol Healthwatch… Audio

In today's episode, former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington, senior doctors are preparing to walk off the job for 24 hours… Audio