Letitia Harding
Vaping can cause permanent lung damage: Study
A study of almost 250.000 people found people who vape had a far higher risk of getting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a serious, incurable disease that makes breathing difficult. Asthma and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 April 2025
In today's episode, the new RNZ-Reid research poll has the government just ahead, as Aotearoa heads into the cooler months there are concerns rising power prices will lead to energy poverty, an… Audio
One in five suffering respiratory diseases
The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory diseases is worse than previously thought. A new report by the the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation found 1 in 5 New Zealanders are affected… Audio
El Nino warning for allergy and asthma sufferers
Allergy and Asthma suffers are being warned to brace themselves for the upcoming hay fever season, as El Niño favour a windier, warmer, and drier than usual summer. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation… Audio
Asthma group: vape rules not strong enough
'Cotton candy' and 'Strawberry jelly donut' flavoured vapes are too sweet for the government - who will put an end to the 'potentially enticing' brand names in August.
New vape shops won't be able to… Audio
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation calls for vape prohibition
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation says that vaping is causing almost as many problems as it has been said to be solving, and wants to see disposable vapes banned from general use.
The local group… Audio
New housing alliance seeks action on 200,000 homes
A newly-formed alliance is hoping to place housing firmly at the top of the election agenda this year for all political parties. The Homes We Deserve has the backing of 22 organisations who want to… Audio
Massive growth in vape retailers fuelling youth epidemic
Anti-smoking groups are sounding the alarm at the growing number of vape shops in the country, with 300 new stores opening up since February alone. Kathryn speaks to Letitia Harding, chief executive… Audio
Tamariki Māori twice as likely to be hospitalised with asthma, report shows
Tamariki Māori and those living in areas of high deprivation with asthma are being failed by the health system, according to new research. A study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal today… Audio
