New Zealand has gotten one step closer to getting a third medical school to counteract shortages.

Waikato University and the Ministry of Health have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a business case for the program.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unclear how the Government plans to keep this new set of trained doctors where they need to be.

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New Zealand has gotten one step closer to getting a third medical school to counteract shortages.
Waikato University and the Ministry of Health have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a business case for the program.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says it's unclear how the Government plans to keep this new set of trained doctors where they need to be.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Ministry of Health and Waikato University making headway on third medical school

A 53-year-old Royal Marine will appear in court following the Liverpool Football Club parade crash. 

Paul Doyle from Liverpool has been charged with seven offences relating to the crash in the city on Monday. 

He's a father of three and a local business man. 

Seventy-nine people were injured in the event. 

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the incident, potential water shortages in the UK and France's new smoking ban. 

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A 53-year-old Royal Marine will appear in court following the Liverpool Football Club parade crash.&nbsp;
Paul Doyle from Liverpool has been charged with seven offences relating to the crash in the city on Monday.&nbsp;
He's a father of three and a local business man.&nbsp;
Seventy-nine people were injured in the event.&nbsp;
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the incident, potential water shortages in the UK and France's new smoking ban.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on the Royal Marine heading to court over the Liverpool Football Club parade crash, water shortages in the UK and France's new smoking ban

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China’s offering the Pacific Island’s increased support. 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has committed economic support in the Pacific’s fight against climate change. 

He says over the next three years, China will undertake 100 projects in parts of the region that have ties to China. 

Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the commitment. 

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<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has committed economic support in the Pacific’s fight against climate change. 
<p style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none; background-color: transparent; color: windowtext; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">He says over the next three years, China will undertake 100 projects in parts of the region that have ties to China. 
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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's commitment to the Pacific's fight against climate change, the US' plans to revoke Chinese students' visas and tariffs

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 30 May.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 30 May. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 30 May 2025 

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Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on the Ministry of Health and Waikato University making headway on third medical school

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