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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Monday, 8 June, 2026, Labour leader Chris Hipkins defends the process followed by police Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo before being named on the party's list. Otago University zoology teaching fellow Hanna Ravn tells us what to do if confronted by a sea lion. We talk to the most talkative MP in Parliament - the Greens' Lawrence Xu-Nan. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Josie Pagani give us their take on Labour's list - one of them says it's top-heavy with activists. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, the ACT Party say they've got the solution to big school uniform bills. the panel discuses the new policy with Dr Johanna Reidy, Lecturer of Public Health at Otago University. Then, Nelson Horrell is 80 years old and just recently he deadlifted 80 kilograms, 80 times in one day for charity. The panel speaks to this legend.

An energy hardship researcher at Otago University suggests scrapping the winter energy payment and putting that money towards solar subsidies for households. 

Pharmac's looking to expand free flu vaccines to the group with the highest rates of influenza. The agency's looking at providing jabs to an extra 260 thousand children, between six months and five-years-old, from next year. Otago University Public Health Professor Michael Baker told Ryan Bridge a small number in this age range die from influenza every year. He says given they often infect other family members, other countries around the world are already funding vaccines for under-fives. Baker says vaccines remain the best way to develop immunity. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Dental Association has called for a 50 percent increase in Otago University dentistry graduates. 

Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build military drones, in a new push to sell its Russian-killing technology around the world. Ukraine has 20 countries interested and four signed agreements on drones, including Germany, Canada, Norway and Japan. Otago University's Robert Patman explains why Ukraine is looking to move forward in this area. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are our patient consent rules making it harder to train the next generation of doctors? An article in The Conversation argues that the strict requirement for patients to content to the involvement of junior doctors in their care is hindering medical training. Author and Associate Professor of Primary Health Care and General Practice at Otago University, Dr Ben Gray says it's limiting hands-on learning, especially in critical situations. He told Kerre Woodham the interpretation of the rules has narrowed over time, and doesn't include situations where patients are unconscious or distressed. Gray says it means students potentially won't have the chance to learn about those patients and how to treat them, if they can't get consent. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's confidence from some that the hantavirus outbreak won't turn into another worldwide pandemic. Passengers are being evacuated and returning to home countries, including one New Zealander. Authorities say one of five French passengers developed symptoms flying to Paris, and will isolate until further notice. Otago University epidemiologist, Michael Baker, says person to person transmission is very unusual for this virus. "And when they're investigated, these are often people who are living in the same house or the same bedroom or are spending a lot of time together - it's not from casual contact." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An election law expert says it could work in Labour's favour for it to not win many Māori electorate seats. Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced she is splitting from Te Pāti Māori and forming her own party. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis says there could be overhang seats if either party wins electorates with a relatively small party vote. He says told Ryan Bridge it would then increase the number of MPs needed for a majority. Geddis says winning the Māori electorates could mean Labour falls short of being able to form a government. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, as the winter sport season gets underway, so to comes the onslaught of poor sideline behaviour. Hadyn Jones is championing the cause of being nice on the sidelines. Then, the world celebrates 100 years of David Attenborough. Otago University botanist Janice Lord shares how the iconic conservationist and documentarian has inspired her work.

In part two, plans to demolish a set of brutalist lecture theaters at Otago University called the Archway Theatres in exchange for a formal garden has kicked off a petition. Then, the Great Avon-Waihopai Varmint Hunt invites teams to humanely hunt or trap as many feral cats, and pests as they can this weekend. It includes a Mother's Day special award; for the mum who has the most impressive haul.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about government cuts to the science sector and what it means for NZ agriculture, the inevitable encroachment of AI and the pending Free Trade Agreement with India... And he talks with Dairy Women's CEO Jules Benton about the upcoming 2026 DWN Conference (May 5-6) in Christchurch, the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year and Regional Leader finalists and an exciting launch coming up at selected Farm Source stores on May 1st. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Professor Hugh Campbell from Otago University about government cuts to the science sector and what it means for NZ agriculture, the inevitable encroachment of AI and the pending Free Trade Agreement with India. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Chris Clarke. First up, following the government's new move-on orders, targeting disruptive behaviour in public, Tauranga City Council has cracked down on one particular area where people live in their cars. Council manager of regulatory and community services, Sarah Omundsen joins the show, followed by Angela Wallace, co-chair of Awhina House. Then, retailers want more strict regulation of black market cigarettes - but what is the best way to stamp it out? Otago University public health Research Fellow Calvin Cochran shared his view.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Rajorshi Chakraborti. First up, Donald Trump's latest nemesis is an unlikely character: Pope Leo the 14th. On Truth Social, Trump called the Pope "weak on crime." But what is the role of religion in war, if any? Otago University senior theology lecturer Andrew Shepherd shares his thoughts. Then, Wallace paid a preview visit to Auckland's City Rail Link, which is inching closer to opening day. A date still hasn't been set, but Andy Baker is the chair of Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Delivery Committee, and he explains what's coming.

New Zealand scientists are developing a long-acting ketamine tablet, which could change therapeutic delivery of the drug. They're aiming to create a tablet patients can take at home once or twice a week, for treatment-resistant depression. The pill is now being pushed towards regulatory approval in the United States, to make it widely available. Otago University professor, Paul Glue, says it's a big change from current ketamine therapy. "If you're getting the injection, it's got to be done in a clinic. You're going to be off your face, you're going to be very sedated, very spaced out - your blood pressure can go up." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New reports indicate young people aren't going to op-shops as often, and experts have raised questions as to why this is. Despite the ongoing cost of living, it seems like younger people wanting discount fashion prefer other options - with less barriers. Otago University professor Lisa McNeil says the extra effort to look for quality pieces is perceived as a lot of extra labour, and young people are put off. "It's hard for them, it's expensive when they compare it to some of the cheap new options that are available in the market." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump says many countries will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping. Otago University's Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann.

Public health experts have noticed this latest Covid wave is worsening as fewer Kiwis are getting vaccination boosters and tests, and it's renewed debate about sick leave. Wastewater analysis from PHF Science shows that the number of cases is at the highest rate it's been for over six months, and Health NZ says there's been 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths from the virus this week. Otago University associate professor Paula O'Kane says it's important to let sick leave accrue every year - and stay consistent as Kiwis move jobs. "It would give people access to better sick leave, it might discourage misuse of sick leave, and when people are actually sick for a longer period of time, they're better covered. So it would really help to deal with issues around people's long-term illness, for example." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public health experts have noticed this latest Covid wave is worsening as fewer Kiwis are getting vaccination boosters and tests, and it's renewed debate about sick leave. Wastewater analysis from PHF Science shows that the number of cases is at the highest rate it's been for over six months, and Health NZ says there's been 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths from the virus this week. Otago University associate professor Paula O'Kane says it's important to let sick leave accrue every year - and stay consistent as Kiwis move jobs. "It would give people access to better sick leave, it might discourage misuse of sick leave, and when people are actually sick for a longer period of time, they're better covered. So it would really help to deal with issues around people's long-term illness, for example." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Patman, a professor of international relations at Otago University spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about developments in the Middle East.

Q+A covers the dramatic developments in the Middle East overnight, with claims that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in American and Israeli airstrikes. What are the chances this leads to regime change in Iran? And were the strikes legal? Q+A speaks to Otago University professor Robert Patman, and 1News US correspondent Logan Church. Gary Stevenson: Harsh warning for future if inequality worsens Economist, author, and former Citibank trader Gary Stevenson from Gary's Economics joins Q+A to warn against sharply rising inequality, wealth and asset concentration among the super-rich, and what the world of the future could look like. Jack Tame puts his arguments to the test, and asks whether Stevenson's personal story of being Citibank's most profitable trader in 2011 is true, ahead of Stevenson's speaking tour of New Zealand. Being in Iran during brutal regime crackdown When protests erupted in Iran in January, Iranian New Zealander Irene was trapped. She tells 1News In Depth reporter Mava Moayyed what she heard and saw during the brutal regime crackdown, and recounts how difficult it was to escape. What makes a good political heckle? We ask a serial heckler For some politicians a heckler is an obstacle, but for others an opportunity. Whena Owen meets serial political heckler Karl Mokaraka and finds out what makes a good heckle, before turning the tables on Karl. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

A student representative says Otago University is being proactive around student safety during orientation week. A jam-packed calendar events kicks off in Dunedin today - including the famous toga party, DJs, movie nights, and an international food festival. Students' Association President, Daniel Leamy, says students should have fun in a safe way - and with so many people out and about, look after their friends. "There's 20,000-odd students down here in Dunedin now, for the vast majority, students are well-behaved." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's concern that some behaviour at Dunedin's annual Flo and O weeks is out of control and highly dangerous, with students clambering onto roofs. A young man was critically injured early this morning after falling about ten metres from an Otago University building. A wine bottle was found on a ledge. Senior Sergeant Craig Dinnissen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Parole Board has declined parole for convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston. The 50-year-old will remain behind bars until at least November 2027. Weatherston was an academic at Otago University and had been in a relationship with honours student Sophie Elliott. In 2008 Elliot was packing up her life to move to Wellington to take up a job at Treasury when Weatherston arrived at her home and stabbed her more than 200 times in a brutal attack. Weatherston appeared before the Parole Board this morning for the first time after serving an 18-year non-parole period. Reporter Timothy Brown attended the hearing and spoke to Lisa Owen.

An international relations expert says it would've been hypocritical for New Zealand to sit on Donald Trump's peace board. The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister announced this morning that New Zealand won't be accepting Trump's invitation to join the board. The denial comes days after the Government signalled it was considering the offer. Otago University Professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan that Trump lacks the credibility to run a board of peace. He says he's threatened the territories of two democratic allies this term -- and if person wants to chair a peace board they have to walk the talk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes.

A new domestic exchange programme will soon let students swap cities as easily as they swap courses. Otago, AUT and Victoria University of Wellington have launched Uni Exchange Aotearoa, giving second-year undergraduates the chance to study at another university for a semester. The scheme offers students a taste of travel without the challenges of going overseas. Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith told Mike Hosking New Zealand can actually offer a real diversity of experience within its universities. He says the programme is designed to be at no cost to the students, so the decision can be made on the experience they want to have instead of a financial barrier. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns over skin cancer with many Kiwis still getting sunburnt. A new Cancer Society and Otago University survey, has found 64% of respondents were sunburnt at least once last summer, including 26% severely. Rates were highest among 18 to 24-year-olds, with more than a third reporting at least three sunburns. Dr Bryan Betty joined Jack Tame to break down the data and discuss some of the best ways to push skin protection to the youth. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dietary fibre could soon receive a long-overdue promotion. Otago University researchers want it recognised internationally as an essential nutrient, as it's proven to lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But New Zealanders average just 20 grams a day – below World Health Organisation guidelines. Professor of Medicine and Human Nutrition, Sir Jim Mann told Mike Hosking that classifying it as an essential nutrient changes the emphasis it's given in nutritional recommendations. He says it would encourage people that sell and prepare food to increase the amount of dietary fibre in their products. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ministry of Health isn't renewing its contract for the country's online FluTracking surveillance tool. Epidemiologist Michael Baker, from Otago University's Department of Public Health, thinks that's a mistake and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new survey has found more people want investment into urban cycleways than don't, but it's pretty close. Otago University professor and lead author Nick Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There are concerns our health system isn't keeping pace with our accelerating cancer rates. The Cancer Control Agency's latest State of Cancer Report has found more New Zealanders are being diagnosed with cancer, but they're surviving cancer for longer. It's projecting diagnoses will increase by 50% over the next two decades. Otago University Medical Oncologist Dr Chris Jackson told Heather du Plessis-Allan this means fewer people getting scans, surgeries, and procedures. He says funding is increasing, but outcomes aren't improving at the same rate. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Zealand navy ship's been shadowed by seven Chinese warships in East Asian waters. HMNZS Aotearoa was carrying out surveillance and deterrence activities last month to enforce the UN's sanctions against North Korea. The Defence Force has confirmed the warships kept a safe distance throughout. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman told Heather du Plessis-Allan it indicates China firmly believes in its sovereignty over the Taiwan Strait. He says a growing consciousness of military might means China's less tolerant of infringements on what it sees as its sovereign claim. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he is joined first by Otago University senior history lecturer Chip Van Dyk. He's been looking into the behaviour of US President Donald Trump, and its resemblance to that of a traditional monarch.

It's fourth time lucky for ACT, with the Regulatory Standards Bill finally passing into law. The party has brought versions of the bill to parliament three times since 2006. Otago University law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

This week we've been delving into the impact that phones are having on us. And while the focus is often on young people, there are actually many more who are impacted. Yesterday, Jesse interviewed Canterbury University's Dr Miriam McCaleb about high screen time for new mums. Today we are continuing the conversation to look at the impact of cell phone use on seniors. Otago University's Dr Edmond Fehoko chats to Susana.

Tens of thousands of people are without power, buildings have been damaged, trucks have flipped and the West Coast is cut off from the rest of the Mainland by road, after ferocious winds and heavy rain lashed the much of the country. A state of local emergency remains in place for Canterbury, with many districts under rare, red-level strong wind warnings. In Dunedin, Otago University postponed exams and urged students to stay indoors as wind gusts uprooted trees across the city. Katie Todd reports.

A report set to be released by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has connected hundreds of annual deaths with pollution from gas stoves. Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard, senior research fellow at Otago University's Housing and Health Research Programme spoke to Jesse.

A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.

Marc Ellis has lived a life worthy of a dozen chapters. From Scarfie hijinks at Otago University to becoming an All Black and Kiwi league international, he carved out a career across rugby and league with Otago, North Harbour, the Blues, Highlanders, Warriors and Kiwis.Off the field, Marc co-founded Charlie's Juice, eventually selling it to Asahi for $129 million, and became one of New Zealand's biggest TV personalities on SportsCafe, Game of Two Halves and beyond – often alongside his infamous partner-in-crime, Matthew Ridge.In this wide-ranging conversation, Marc reflects on:The wild tours and “Susie” at the 1995 Rugby World CupSportsCafe chaos and his dynamic with RidgeyThe rise and sale of Charlie'sLife after fame, media stunts and what he's up to nowHis views on success, fatherhood and living out of the spotlightA true Kiwi icon – this is Marc Ellis like you've never heard him before.This episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app today and get your bet on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Otago University study has found a trauma service set up at Christchurch Hospital three years ago has failed to improve patient outcomes. Study author and surgeon Chris Wakeman spoke to Corin Dann.

A cardio test that heart patients in some regions can wait up to six months for can be delivered in days, according to a private provider. Half of all heart attack patients are not being treated within accepted timeframes in New Zealand according to a new Otago University report. CardioScan Aotearoa is contracted by Tairawhiti and Taranaki hospitals to offer cardiac tests and it said more people are paying out of their own pockets rather than waiting. Jez Morris from CardioScan Aotearoa spoke to Lisa Owen.

Heart disease is costing the country nearly $14 billion a year in direct costs to the health system and early deaths of one in five New Zealanders. That was the stark analysis from Otago University research, which shows chronic under-resourcing of cardiac care is costing lives. Ruth Hill reports. And for more, Health New Zealand's Chief Clinical Officer, Richard Sullivan spoke to Lisa Owen.

A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New Zealand's heart healthcare system, including a lack of staffing that means the country only has a third of the cardiologists it should. Waikato cardiologist and Chair of the Cardiac Society Professor Martin Stiles spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New Zealand's heart healthcare system, including a lack of staffing that means the country only has a third of the cardiologists it should; Instagram has a new feature to show followers where you're posting from; Yachting legend Peter Lester is being remembered as incredibly competitive and a good honest Kiwi bloke who had saltwater running in his veins; We cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

New research from Otago University has found that when we're asleep, stress-controlling brain cells switch on and off about once every hour. 

A study out of Otago University has found a mass switch from petrol-powered to electric vehicles will result in more road injuries. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

Financial pressures are forcing Otago University to look at cutting the number of doctoral scholarships. Otago University Vice Chancellor Grant Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.