Peter Gluckman

New Zealand has got to stop throwing money at programmes for troubled teens and families which don't work. Audio

New Zealand scientists have helped prove that a mother's diet while pregnant can affect whether her child will be obese. Audio

The life expectancy of New Zealanders is continuing to increase, but its rising at a far slower rate than most developed countries. Audio

The internationally noted scientist, Professor Sir Graham Liggins, has died after a long illness. Audio

The Prime Minister has commissioned a report on how to reduce the rate of death and injury amongst teenagers. Audio

And joining us is the prime minister's chief science advisor, Sir Peter Gluckman. Audio

In an apparent u-turn, the government now says science and innovation will be a priority for new spending in this year's budget. Audio

Auckland University professor Peter Gluckman has been appointed the first ever chief science advisor in the PM department. Audio

Prof. Peter Gluckman and Alan Pullar discuss relationships between 'a poor start to life' and the long term economic effects. Audio

Kim Hill discusses alternative medicine with Kathy Sykes, a science journalist from the UK; Peter Gluckman, Director of the Liggins Institute at the University of Auckland; and Paul Callaghan… Audio