Shane Reti

New Zealand's ministry for pacific peoples have released the dates for the Pacific language week series - and for the first time - Bislama, the national language of Vanuatu will be included. Audio

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In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Audio

The government has announced funding for 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities. Health Minister Shane Reti… Audio

The Health and Infrastructure Ministers say the project could blow out to an unaffordable $3 billion and it has to stick to a $1.8 billion budget. The National Party campaigned on promises to deliver… Audio

On today's episode, New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens who was held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months has been released, the government is promising to crack down on the… Audio

The government is promising to crack down on the retail supply of nitrous oxide, or 'laughing gas,' as more young people are using it for kicks. Health Minister Dr. Shane Reti spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan speaks about heavy snow fall down in the region. The Health Minister is confident that the government's five new health targets will lift… Audio

The Health Minister Dr Shane Reti is confident that the government's five new health targets will lift the performance of the entire system. He's set out how these targets will be achieved, including… Audio

Over-worked staff at Bay of Islands Hospital say it won't have enough doctors this weekend - nor for weekends to come - because Health New Zealand is refusing to hire more staff or pay for locums… Audio

On today's episode, Northland's clinical director of rural hospitals says the government's financial crackdown is affecting frontline staffing, we hear from Dr Pragati Gautama as well as health… Audio

Health New Zealand's board will be sacked and replaced with a Commissioner. Minister of Health Shane Reti said the agency is currently overspending at an astonishing rate of $130 million per month… Audio

The government has annouced a 600 million dollar cash infusion for drug buying agency Pharmac for over 4 years, but despite this, National still can't deliver on its promised list of 13 specific… Audio

Health Minister Shane Reti speaks to Lisa Owen on how long cancer patients will have for the government to deliver on it's broken promise of funding 13 additional cancer treatments. Audio

On today's episode, X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic ultrasounds will soon be free for all New Zealanders when referred by their GP, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden… Audio

X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic ultrasounds will soon be free for all New Zealanders when referred by their GP. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio