Alcohol
Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani
Panellists Bernard Hickey and Josie Pagani look at the lay of the land in post-election New Zealand and pre-election US, New Zealand's euthanasia and cannabis referenda, a possible NZ Covid inquiry… Audio
Study shows Kiwis are living longer in poor health
The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factor Study 2019 was published in the Lancet this week. It shows that New Zealanders are now living longer than ever but spending more years in poor… Audio
Alcohol-related assaults in NZ drop after restrictions
New research from the University of Otago shows that the number of people hospitalised in New Zealand because of assaults over the weekend has reduced significantly following 2013 restrictions on… Audio
Link found between permanent hair dye and increased cancer risk
A scientific study of more than 45,000 women has found a link between permanent hair dye and an increased risk of breast cancer. Cancer epidemiologist Diana Sarfati from the Cancer Control… Audio
Expert Feature - Alcohol Addiction with Andrew Hopgood
Andrew Hopgood is a senior clinican from drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre Red Door Recovery. Audio
Juniper hunt seedlings could grow NZs first gin berry plantation
New Zealand is one step closer to establishing the country's first plantation of Juniperus communis - whose berries are the key ingredient of gin - following a nationwide search for the elusive…
The good and bad of alcohol: 'It's not simple for everyone'
The normalisation of alcohol in virtually every setting and the advertising pitch that it's glamorous is causing damage, says author Lotta Dann. Audio
Telling the truth about booze and life: Clare Pooley
Clare Pooley was a highly successful advertising executive when she stopped work to be an at-home mum to her three children. She'd always liked a wine or three, but her drinking began to spiral out of… Audio
"Dryish July" 2020 criticised as a cop out
The popular "Dry July" campaign has this year opted to be different by offering the option of people only giving up alcohol for part of the month. Audio
The troubling economics of cruise ships
If the cruise industry sinks due to Covid-19, journalist Zachary Crockett will have limited sympathy for the big companies. Crockett decided to dive into the industry and found some questionable facts… Audio
Covid 19: How much lockdown exercise are Kiwis getting?
How much physical activity are Kiwis actually doing during the Level 4 lock down period? It's a question Associate Professor Elaine Hargreaves and her team from the University of Otago are asking in… Audio
Linda Clark and Michael Barnett on the impact of Covid-19 in NZ
Assuming it ends on schedule, New Zealand moved past the halfway point of the alert level 4 lockdown this week. Panellists Linda Clark and Michael Barnett join the show to discuss this impact the… Audio
Linda Clark & Michael Barnett on NZ's Covid-19 response
Panellists Linda Clark and Michael Barnett are back again to offer their thoughts on New Zealand's response to the threat of Covid-19 and how the country is managing 10 days into the lockdown period.
…Take a break from drugs and drink during lockdown
The NZ Drug Foundation says consider taking a break from drug and alcohol during the lockdown - Associate Professor Andy Towers from the School of Health Sciences at Massey University says watch for… Audio
Academics say alcohol restrictions would help free up hospitals
Public health associate professor Louise Delaney, along with another colleague, say restrictions on alcohol could help to reduce avoidable hospitalisations during the pandemic. Audio
Linda Clark and Michael Barnett on NZ's Covid-19 response
Today marks day four of New Zealand's nationwide Covid-19 lockdown. We're joined by commentators Linda Clark and Michael Barnett to see how they feel New Zealand is handling the situation. Audio
Comedian Stephanie Laing brings her Butterfingers to Fringe
Comedian Stephanie Laing falls down... a lot. But she always gets herself back up again. And then sometimes falls down again. Stephanie's back in Wellington to perform her new show, Butterfingers, at… Audio
Calling Home: Kim Brice in Bangkok
Nelsonian Kim Brice moved to Bangkok in 2017 when he and his Thai partner Gap and their cat Milo returned to Gap's homeland so he could help his mother run their family restaurant. He's Calling Home… Audio
Study shows dairy milk 'associated with breast cancer risk'
A new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health has associated consumption of dairy milk with a greater risk of breast cancer in women. New Zealand Professor Gary Fraser was the… Audio
Sophy Roberts: The Lost Pianos of Siberia
Sophy Roberts is a travel writer who focuses on remote parts of the world. Her first book, The Lost Pianos of Siberia, charts her incredible search for an instrument in Siberia worthy of a brilliant… Audio