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Explained: Could AI be used to fill mental health backlog?
Amid an ongoing shortage in professional therapists, Kiwis are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for help with their mental health issues.
On new Zealand's growing meth epidemic
Aotearoa’s methamphetamine crisis is escalating, with wastewater testing revealing a sharp rise in use; from 732kg in 2023 to over 1000kg in 2024. Hamish W ...
Opinion
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: This Government's all talk, bugger all action
This morning, the Prime Minister was asked about the 2000 public servants that had lost their jobs. 2000 are out but 64,000 remain. Chris Luxon saw no ...
Nicola Willis reveals whether she followed up with Neil Quigley after Orr saga
The Finance Minister made it clear she was unimpressed with the way the RBNZ handled public communication around Adrian Orr’s departure.
NEWSTALK ZBEEN: Off Sick
FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS (highlights from Monday on Newstalk ZB) But Are You Really?/Solving All the Problems/Where National Has Gone Wrong/I Don't Want Your Job, Just Your Money/Taking the Plunge ...
'Good to have these options': Medical experts relieved following Pharmac u-turn
Doctors specialising in menopause have expressed relief following Pharmac's recent u-turn. Pharmac has announced it'll fund both the Estradot and Mylan brands of hormone replacement patches from ...
Vaping reforms: Will retailers follow the rules?
New rules come in tomorrow, including stricter advertising restrictions for vape retailers and a ban on disposable vapes Aspire Aotearoa Tobacco Control's Doctor Jude Ball says non-compliance is a ...
Brooke van Velden addresses fairness concerns amid possible sick leave cuts for part-timers
This morning, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed the Workplace Relations Minister is looking at altering the current 10 day entitlement. Brooke van Velden says Cabinet has already agreed to ...
Winston Peters outlines advice for Kiwis stuck in Iran and Israel
Winston Peters says the Government's providing the best possible advice to New Zealanders in Iran and Israel. This afternoon, the Foreign Affairs Minister called the escalation of tension in the ...
Thomas Coughlan: Is the Government looking to change up part-time sick leave?
Prime Minister Chris Luxon claimed today that changes were coming to existing sick leave terms. In 2021, Labour and the Greens doubled statutory sick leave ...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese locks in first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump
Anthony Albanese is set to meet US President Donald Trump face-to-face for the first time at the G7 summit in Canada.
Auckland FC suffers 10-0 defeat to Germany's Bayern Munich
Auckland FC has suffered a brutal defeat to Germany's Bayern Munich. The German side were absolutely ruthless on Monday morning in Cincinnati, with a 10-0 thumping of the amateur National League team.