Buying coal is back on Genesis Energy's agenda - it says it's necessary to ensure a backup of energy supply this winter and beyond amid a gas shortage.

Genesis looks to coal to shore up power supplies

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The greater role pharmacies are playing in administering vaccinations is under scrutiny after concerns were raised about three outlets in the South Island. As of last month, pharmacies around the country are able to provide several funded vaccines for under five-year-olds, which previously were only available through a GP practice. This is part of a bid by Te Whatu Ora and Pharmac to lift immunisation rates. Some GPs have expressed concern about the move, saying it would potentially lead to poorer health outcomes for children and families. Three South Island pharmacies are currently suspended from administering immunisations after allegedly giving adult patients unnecessary jabs, and inputting data incorrectly. Medsafe is investigating. Kathryn speaks with President of the Pharmaceutical Society which represents pharmacists Michael Hammond, and Dr Angus Chambers, is chair of GenPro - the General Practice Owners Association.

Questions over pharmacy vaccinations amid Medsafe investigation

RNZ Pacific News at 9am for 20 May 2024

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

Rugby legend Sid Going's funeral will be held on Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the far north town of Maromaku. Sir Bryan Williams spoke to Corin Dann.

Sir Bryan Willams remembers All Black legend Sid Going

This weekend marked the eightieth anniversary of what many military historians believe to have been one of the bloodiest campaigns fought by New Zealanders in world war two. Military historian Glyn Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Genesis looks to coal to shore up power supplies

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