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A crisis in primary health care is worsening and calls are increasing for some hospital funding to be diverted to GPs…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Halfway through the season, Super Rugby has ditched expectations and crowds are taking noticeA shakeup in competition and rule changes have revived the championship, giving it much-needed kick…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again.Most people agree the Resource Management Act needs reform, but the government is doing more than just tinker with Labour's changes - they're throwing the whole thing out…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society. The government is set to review charities' tax-free status, which sees churches avoid paying income tax. An atheist professor says changing the laws would be devastating for New Zealand.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

At last New Zealand has another hit film on its hands, 10 years after the last big box office draw.Tinā is a film that will make you laugh and cry, but if you're Samoan like its star, it may also make you despair just a little…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Ben O'Keefe, a top New Zealand rugby referee, brings his firsthand experience with sideline abuse to light as he leads a campaign addressing this alarming issue. He discusses the emotional toll on referees and young athletes, emphasizing that such behavior can jeopardize children's participation in sports. The conversation highlights the 'Love Their Game' initiative aimed at promoting positive sideline conduct among parents and spectators, advocating for respect and understanding to cultivate a supportive environment for youth sports.

The next pandemic could arrive at any time, but the government has ignored a Royal Commission of Inquiry report that could help it prepareHalf a decade after New Zealand's first lockdown, a look at what went wrong, what went right, and how ready we are for the next pandemic…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

More than half of Auckland's rubbish gets dumped at one landfill, where waste is turned into energy to power homes and grow food…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Brent Eccles, co-owner of Eccles Entertainment and seasoned industry expert, joins Chris Schultz from Consumer NZ to discuss the ticketing landscape in New Zealand. They tackle the aftermath of canceled festivals and the frustrations of fans desperately seeking refunds. Echoing the need for better consumer protections, they advocate for laws that require ticket sellers to hold funds in trust. The conversation dives into industry reforms, urging for greater transparency and safeguards to help protect ticket buyers and ensure accountability in the entertainment sector.