Health
Global pandemic treaty to be concluded by 2025, WHO says
Talks on creating a global agreement to fight pandemics will wind up by 2025, the World Health Organization says.
Single gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability - study
Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people.
Why winter makes us SAD and how light can help
Apart from nutrition and exercise, getting more light in your eyes is the best treatment for seasonal mood challenges, researcher says. Audio
'They arrived too late': Asthmatic teen died after ambulance sent on break
A recently released Health and Disability Commission report found the ambulance was not sent as urgently as it should have been the night 17-year-old Tayla died.
Prof Anna Wirz-Justice: Why winter makes us SAD and how light can help
If you're feeling sadder as the days get shorter, you're not alone. Around half the population report feeling less happy in winter and 5 percent fall into serious depression. Apart from nutrition and… Audio
What a surgeon treating cancer patients makes of Budget 2024
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen speak to otolaryngologist Chris Kennel about the lack of cancer research funding in yesterday's budget, and the… Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen react to Presidential candidate Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 charges, discuss the political implications of… Audio
Lester Levy appointed new chairperson of Health NZ board
The Health Minister says Levy has "extensive experience" in the health sector and will provide strong leadership throughout a period of ongoing change.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 May
On today's episode, the Finance Minister Nicola Willis is defending the Government's Budget - saying the tax relief upholds her pledge on the campaign trail, while the Labour party is critical of the… Audio
Government breaks promise to fund new cancer drugs
A woman living with tumours on her heart says she's devastated the government's broken its promise to fund thirteen new cancer drugs. Health correspondent Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
Patients miss out on surgery as Blood Service lab workers strike
Heart and cancer patients are likely to miss out on surgery because the operations aren't classed as a "life-preserving service".
Cancer patient devastated government won't fund new drugs
Vickie Hudson-Craig pays $5500 a month for the drugs that keep her alive. Now her hope is "wiped away".
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight react to today's Budget 2024 announcement, plus a professor of health economics responds to what some are calling a… Audio
Medical Specialists union on Budget 2024
The Government's first Budget doesn't contain money for the lifesaving cancer treatments National promised in the election campaign. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director… Audio
Health sector sees more money for new doctors and security in EDs
The Finance Minister says she "regrets" funding for extra cancer drugs was not possible in Budget 2024, despite it being promised during the election campaign.
The Pre-Panel for 30 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the first human trials of a new drug that can regenerate teeth. Audio
Official admits new school lunch plan unlikely to be as nutritious
A principal says she has been told the meals won't meet the same nutrition standards because of cost . Audio
Baking for Starship, a unique fundraiser
More than 1,700 people have signed up for the Starship hospitals recently launched community bake off. The bake off is raising money to support the hospital, which in turn supports over 140,000… Audio
Waikato medical school's business case not expected until 2025
The business case for a third medical school at the University of Waikato is not expected until next year.
Junior doctors go on strike again, more surgeries deferred
Junior doctors are striking for the third time this month today, with 290 Blood Service laboratory workers also walking off the job this week. Audio