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Many doctors' view of pain stuck in 17th century
Pain specialists say a huge lack of understanding, even within the medical profession, means patients are missing out on potentially life-changing treatment. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Pressure turned up on associate health minister
Where there's cigarette smoke, there's controversy, and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has courted plenty of it
Advocates call for new Cook Strait ferries to carry trains
Rail advocates have launched a petition calling on the government to ensure the new Cook Strait ferries can carry trains. The Future is Rail spokesperson Dave Macpherson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Police to refuse welfare checks on mentally ill people
The Minister for Mental Health has been told the police will refuse to do welfare checks on mentally ill people as they pullback from social harm callouts. Clinical psychologist Dougal Sutherland… Audio
PSA on govt decision to sack hundreds of Kainga Ora workers
The PSA says the government's decision to sack hundreds of Kainga Ora workers is another example of misplaced priorities. The union's national secretary Duane Leo spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police pull back from social harm calls
The Minister for Mental Health has been told the police will "refuse welfare checks" on mentally unwell people. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Nicola Willis on calls for capital gains tax
On Wednesday, ANZ's chief executive Antonia Watson told RNZ it was time for such a tax, and now we've heard that the Internal Revenue Department also is considering the benefits. Finance Minister… Audio
Māori teens less likely to get University Entrance
Māori teens are less likely than Pākēha teens to get University Entrance even after allowing for socio-economic differences. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How to turn children into lifelong readers
Opinion: NZ is one of a number of countries that are overhauling the way reading is taught at the primary school level, but Elaine Reese argues that families still play a critical role in turning a…
Police could refuse welfare check referrals, minister told
The Minister for Mental Health has been told the police will "refuse welfare checks" under their pullback from social harm callouts.
IRD consultation to look into capital gains tax
As part of Inland Revenue's consultation on the future of the tax system, it's asking questions about what we should be taxing - including capital gains. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
'We get distracted at home': Wellington debates pros and cons of WFH
Some Wellington residents say work is more productive in the office while others say they save hundreds by working from home.
Anxiety and the brain-body connection
Anxiety starts with thoughts in the brain that then trigger physical symptoms. Researchers are exploring this brain-body connection and how treatments can help in different ways.
Govt attacks ANZ boss over calls for capital gains tax
The government has attacked ANZ's boss for saying she supports a capital gains tax. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Māori students less likely to achieve University Entrance - ministry
Māori students were just as likely to get an NCEA qualification as European students from similar socio-economic backgrounds - but that didn't apply to UE.
New Zealand Drug Foundation calls to make naloxone to be widely available
The government is promising to clamp down on the sale of nitrous oxide, but the New Zealand Drug Foundation would like to see them ensure naloxone is widely available as well. Substance Abuse… Audio
Our weekly catch up with Parliament's Opposition
Barbara Edmunds is Labour's Finance spokesperson, and she joined Nathan Rarere to talk the week in politics. Audio
Lawyer accuses Singapore Airlines of 'low-balling' turbulence passengers
Australian aviation lawyer Peter Carter is accusing Singapore Airlines of trying to low-ball passengers who were injured in severe turbulence on a flight earlier this year. He talked with Nathan… Audio
Daylight saving: Does an hour really make a difference?
Can we expect a bunch of grumpy people walking around on Sunday? And how can we take the edge off that transition?
UK PM loses support over winter payments
UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has lost a vote at his party conference - Ellie Jay reports from London. Audio