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Medsafe to start testing Estradot oestrogen patches
A number of women have reported problems with the oestrogen patches not adhering or working properly. Audio
Wegovy an instant hit with patients and doctors - but with a warning
Since Wegovy was introduced into New Zealand, 18,178 people had been dispensed at least one month's supply.
Goverment 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, Luxon says
Central government and Auckland Council are considering how they can move homeless people out of the CBD ahead of summer. Audio
National to mull asset sales policy for next election - Luxon
But the prime minister has ruled out asset sales this term. Audio
PM 'deeply supportive' of social media ban for under 16s
The government is looking at the Australian model and other bans with a view to introducing legislation before next year's election, Christopher Luxon says. Audio
Government boosts film subsidies to stay a 'serious contender'
The finance minister says New Zealand is at risk of missing out on film productions as international competition intensifies. Audio
New weight restrictions for pets on Air NZ flights
The changes have been made due to a growing list of injuries to staff while trying to load large crates into smaller aircraft holds. Audio
Rough sleepers fear being pushed to suburbs if city ban goes ahead
People living on the streets of Auckland's CBD are urging the government to continue putting money into housing. Audio
Plea for Pharmac funding of weight loss drugs
Medications like Wegovey cost hundreds of dollars a month which is a significant barrier for many patients, a doctor says. Audio
Hot, humid, and rainy summer on the cards
"It's going to be unusually warm. We're probably going to get a period of pretty wet weather," scientists say. Audio
New weight loss drugs will be 'life changing' for youth with type 2 diabetes, doctor says
More young people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the country is potentially facing a "major health crisis", Diabetes NZ says. Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closure
The Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, Whakamātūtū, is on the brink of closing down after ACC pulled its funding. Audio
Willis says school Treaty clause was 'virtue signal'
"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition. Audio
'Let's get to a hui': Optimism Te Pāti Māori crisis can be sorted
While two factions are at loggerheads, the problems will only be sorted if they start talking to each other, the National Iwi Chairs Forum says. Audio
Another $32 million to be spent fixing Transmission Gully
NZTA's Mark Owen told Morning Report the builder never applied the final chip seal layer so it was not as waterproof as it should be. Audio
All Black turned firefighter challenges Seymour over fire trucks
"The siren stopped working on the way to a call. Then a spotlight in the cab caught on fire," says Steve Devine as the ACT leader talks down problems. Audio
Wellington school ignores ministry advice, tells students to stay home over measles
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11. Audio
Dame Noeline will 'walk' if she doesn't have support
The reinstated Silver Ferns coach says she'll quit if she doesn't have the backing of players and management. Audio
150 measles cases a week possible, data shows
The official advice to government looked at how measles could spread but with current low childhood vaccination rates. Audio
Ministry response to oestrogen patch complaints 'condescending' - advocate
Women aren't being taken seriously and want independent testing of the patches that have coincided with the return of their symptoms, an advocate says. Audio
Retro cabs bringing nostalgia to Auckland with free mystery rides
'Straight to the Heart' is a campaign launched by Heart of the City which will see nostalgic taxis around Newmarket, Ponsonby and Takapuna offering spontaneous rides with no apps and or bookings to…
RNZ political panel: Willis digs at Labour over leak
"Already civil war is breaking out in the Labour Party over whether this tax is wide enough," the finance minister says. Audio
Education minister stands by contentious curriculum
The full draft school curriculum for Years 0 to 10 has been released amid growing criticism. Audio