The World Stroke Organisation last week released a warning that climate change, and the environmental factors exacerbated by it, increase the risk of having a stroke.

New research has set out just how overstretched New Zealand diaysis service is. Data from the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry shows half of all renal service in New Zealand operate above capacity with the Auckland renal service operating at 150 per cent of usual capacity.

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The star-studded event is a fundraiser for the Costume Institute at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.With the latest, entertainment journalist Kate Rodger spoke to John Campbell.

A long-term Wellington retailer says they've been forced online because of crippling cost increases. Wellington design and gift store Bello owner Clint Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

New Zealand has reached a tipping point for solar power. But what does that mean and how can you know whether it's worth putting panels on your house? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

Just days after they were rounded up off the North Island's central plateau, Kaimanawa horses are in training for their new homes and are warming up to human contact. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Interislander operator KiwiRail is defending a large increase to its fuel charges for commercial vehicles.

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.