Show Notes
The ACT party is doubling down on claims doctors are erroneously certifying people unfit for work, meaning they can keep collecting a benefit when they shouldn't. The party wants to make it mandatory for all health and disability benefits to be independently issued by an MSD approved pool of doctors. President of the Royal College of GPs, Doctor Luke Bradford spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Former Olympic rower Les O'Connell had his gold medal stolen in February when his Christchurch home was burgled. O'Conell won the medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about the months-long endeavour to get it replaced.
The UK government is working to identify any potential exposure of its online systems from a cyber security flaw which is also affecting websites globally. UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke with Lisa Owen.
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In Dunedin, young voters are dragging the chain, with almost half of those under the age of 25 not enrolled. South Island Correspondent Tim Brown reports from Dunedin's student quarter.
K9-kuddles has been going into student halls' of residence for a decade, helping stressed students keep calm and carry on, espsecially at exam time. However, co-founder Jacinta Grey and her two dogs Ernie and Whitney are retiring. Jacinta spoke with Lisa Owen.