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French President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election, following the performance of the far-right National Rally in the European elections. The security of EU leaders is again under the spotlight after an assault against the Danish Prime Minister in the street. And the wife of British TV presenter Michael Mosley has paid tribute to her husband after his death on a Greek island, saying it's devastating to have lost a "wonderful, kind, brilliant husband".
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New Zealand is leading the world in asthma management due to the nationwide uptake of a 2-in-1 inhaler regime. Historically asthma has been treated by prescribing separate reliever and preventer inhalers, but the results of a recent study released by the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand show the combination 2-in-1 inhaler has significantly reduced the number of asthma related hospital admissions in Aotearoa over the last four years. Professor Richard Beasley is the Director of the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand and is also the asthma programme lead.
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It took just three days from pseudoephedrine to be back on his pharmacy's shelves for owner John Burt to be burgled. And the burglar was only interested in taking that product from his Unichem pharmacy in Motueka during the smash and grab two weeks ago. The return of the popular cold and flu drug as an over-the-counter medicine was championed by the Act Party at last year's election and secured as part of the coalition agreement. The product was made prescription-only back in 2011 as part of efforts to curb its use in methamphetamine production. But with its reintroduction, there's no national monitoring of who's buying it. That, say some pharmacists, is a missed opportunity. Pharmacist John Burt speaks to Kathryn.
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Electric vehicle charging poses a serious threat to the energy system if users charge at the wrong time, lines companies say. Most EV owners - more than 4 out of 5 - have so far preferred to use 3-pin chargers or a wall box monitor, according to Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority data. Neither of those options are set up for two-way communication with the grid and they charge as soon as you plug in. That means lines companies struggle to manage demand and they are warning they'll need to spend more than is required to accommodate it. Smart chargers can talk to the grid, target charging away from peak times and cost in the range of $1,000 to $2,000. EECA says its modelling shows widespread smart charger use could save the country $4 billion by 2050 by taking stress out of the grid. The United Kingdom has put in rules enforcing smart charger use, so should New Zealand follow suit? Marcos Pelenur, chief executive of EECA and Electricity Networks Aotearoa chief executive Tracey Kai, join Kathryn to discuss the smart chargers.
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Donna and Michele look at the lighter moments of the week, including Briscoes' hunt for a new bed sheet tester, and an electric spoon on sale in Japan which makes food taste saltier. An Italian village with 46 residents has 30 candidates running for the mayoralty. And the Crown car once used by former Prime Minister Helen Clark is up for sale on TradeMe, with a $1 reserve.
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New Zealand begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan tomorrow. And the tournament had its first big upset today, with the US beating Pakistan.
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Jeremy Taylor brings new releases from recent tourist Arooj Aftab and Bat For Lashes, plus a reissue of an underrated REM classic.
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The Christchurch City Council had resurrected its fight for tougher alcohol controls in the city after bailing out of its previous almost million dollar attempt in 2017.
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Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore reviews Take What You Need by Idra Novey published by Daunt Books
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US astronomer Dr Michael Brown's theory of a ninth planet, lurking on the very edge of our Solar System, is gaining momentum.
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Narendra Modi has been voted back in for a third term as India's Prime Minister - but it was not quite the landslide victory he would have hoped for. A new report from the world's biggest refugee camp in Bangladesh highlights the plight of around one million Rohingya from Myanmar. And North Korea been sending balloons filled with trash and human waste across the border to its enemies in South Korea. Ed White is a correspondent with the Financial Times based in Shanghai.
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As space gets busier - and more crowded - New Zealand's space industry is drawing interest from our traditional allies.
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An audit of vape stores show most aren't checking ID and some recently outlawed products are being flogged off at bargain basement prices.
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Starting baby on solids can be a daunting prospect, no matter how many kids you have - since every child's food journey is different. Baby led weaning or spoon feeding? How to introduce potential allergens into their diet? How much is enough? Australian-based duo Julia Tellidis and Lauren Skora are a clinical nutritionist and baby nutrition consultant who have have teamed up to create what they've called 'Baby Food Bible'. In addition to extensive information about the whens and hows of introducing solids to a baby's diet, it's also chock-full of recipes designed to appeal to the fussiest little eaters.
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Starting baby on solids can be a daunting prospect, no matter how many kids you have - since every child's food journey is different.
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The race to Tauranga's first election in five years is heating up with 86 people vying for a spot at the council table.
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Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival published by Simon & Schuster
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The Bank of New Zealand has done a u-turn in its position on physical branches - saying customers want more face-to face interactions. BNZ closed 38 branches across 2020 and 2021 - and it reduced opening hours at many branches since in recent years. BNZ now says it is bringing back the 'branch experience' and touting that all of its stores will be open at least five days a week from April next year. It says while there's been a shift to banking online and over the phone, following the pandemic customers have shown a desire for more face-to-face interactions. Chief executive of BNZ, Dan Huggins, spoke top Kathryn.
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Kaliane Bradley's debut novel began as a bit of fun to entertain friends during lockdown in London. The Ministry of Time is both a time travel/sci fi novel, a romcom and a mystery with a twist.
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Australia needs to be prepared for 'megadroughts' lasting more than 20 years, according to climate modellers.
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