Chris Bramwell
Plan to pay trainee doctors while overseas cautiously welcomed
Senior doctors say a plan to pay doctors while they're on their OE could help slow the brain drain to Australia. Audio
Parents warned against giving children energy drinks
Parents are being warned not to give their children energy drinks or energy shots because of the high levels of caffeine they contain. Audio
Furious reaction to suggestions of Kenepuru after hours closure
Proposals to cut elective surgery for a week and close an after-hours medical department north of Wellington are being met with horror by community leaders. Audio
After-hours medical care at Porirua's hospital may be cut
Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua could have its overnight medical service shut down as the Capital and Coast District Health Board tries to cut costs. Audio
PM plays down inflation fears
The Government's admitting its tax cuts won't cover the rising cost of living. Audio
Future of health system at risk - Labour
A you heard a few minutes ago the Labour Party is warning the future of the country's health system is at risk, following yesterday's budget. Audio
RNZ's Correspondents on Budget
With us is our Business Editor Patrick O'Meara, our Health Correspondent Chris Bramwell and our Education Correspondent John Gerritsen. Audio
Former chief nurse cleared of fraud
A Health Ministry review into the expenditure of its former chief nurse, Mark Jones, has found his spending was not fraudulent - but it was unwise. Audio
Health sector braces for reduced spend in Thursday's budget
The health sector is bracing itself for slim-pickings in Thursday's budget. Audio
Last 24-hour district nursing service faces closure
The country's last 24 hour district nursing service is facing the axe as the MidCentral District Health Board tries to rein in its deficit. Audio
Researchers suggest ways to end cigarette sales
Health researchers say cigarette and tobacco sales could be ended within a decade by adopting four simple policies. Audio
Wellington Hospital brachytherapy bunker opened
Cancer treatment in the Wellington region has received a boost, with a new treatment facility at the capital city's hospital. Audio
PM says Labour desperate as it moves to rethink policies
The Labour Party is being labelled as desperate as it moves to rethink some of its policies. Audio
Govt continues to get a grilling over its mining proposals
The Government has faced another grilling in Parliament over its proposals to mine more of the conservation estate. Audio
New leglisation gives health minister extra powers
The Government has introduced new legislation to streamline the way District Health Boards function. Audio
Govt indicates agriculture's entry to ETS may be delayed
The Government has indicated that the agriculture sector's entry into the Emissions Trading Scheme could be delayed after next year's review. Audio
Commission says alcohol laws too key for conscience vote
Parliament is under pressure to dump the conscience vote on changes to alcohol laws. Audio
Report expected to recommend increase in alcohol excise
A Law Commission report on alcohol is expected to recommend a substantial increase in excise duty to help combat the misuse of liquor. Audio
Govt under pressure to explain what declaration means
The Government has come under pressure this afternoon to define exactly what effect the United Nations declaration on indigenous rights might have. Audio
Govt says private prisons could be cheaper
Plans for a privately built and operated prison in South Auckland are being labelled a recipe for disaster. But the Government says significant savings for the taxpayer could be made and it's inviting… Audio
