Health
'Too wearying': Psychiatrist to work 56 hours this week, despite two-day strike
Jeremy McMinn says the situation is dire and when he returns to work on Thursday, he will be working for a 48-hour stretch covering three other missing doctors.
Schools still dealing with vapers months into reforms
A researcher studying the long-term health effects is calling for vapes to be made prescription only.
Alcohol increases risk of dementia later in life, study finds
The new study looked at data from nearly 560,000 people who participated.
Three months on from disposable vape ban students caught vaping
Three months since disposable vapes were banned from shelves some schools say they're still grappling with students vaping and a researcher studying the long-term health effects is calling for vapes… Audio
Is self-care making us selfish?
Self-care used to mean face masks, spa days and meditation apps. Now self-care is drifting into hyper-individualism that champions strict boundaries to 'protect your peace' says New York Times writer… Audio
Health risks of gas stoves
A report set to be released by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority has connected hundreds of annual deaths with pollution from gas stoves. Dr Lucy Telfar-Barnard, senior research fellow… Audio
500 New Zealanders a week develop dementia, study finds
Three New Zealanders are developing dementia every hour, according to alarming new research from Auckland University.
Melatonin overdose calls surge in Australia
One popular online retailer recently suspended sales of melatonin to Australia, after reports of a jump in calls to the WA Poisons Information Centre about children taking melatonin.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Paracetamol is safe despite Trump claims, College of Midwives says
Robust studies are "very clear" there is no link between its use during pregnancy and autism in children, the college says.
NZ midwives dismiss Trump’s pregnancy paracetamol warning
The chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald Trump's assertions that taking paracetamol while pregnant can lead to autism in the baby. Alison… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Treadmill or Outside?
What's better for performance? Hitting the pavement outside or getting those kilometres in on the trusty treadmill at the gym? Audio
Is it hygienic to sit on public toilet seats?
What if the seat looks dirty like its not being cleaned for weeks? Do you brave it? What if it looks clean? Audio
Patients dying waiting for treatment - cancer specialist
Blood cancer patients waiting for stem cell treatments are being given extra chemotherapy and some are dying when that no longer works, a specialist says. Audio
'It was fantastic': Outward Bound introduces 60-plus course
It's the first time the not-for-profit has run an eight-day course for people aged 60 and over.
How can this woman 'sniff out' Parkinson's?
Retired Scottish nurse Joy Milne was asked to smell 12 shirts - half of which were from people with diagnosed Parkinson's. She stunned the scientists.
Part-time retail worker on sick leave law changes
The government's ditching the Holidays act and replacing it with the Employment Leave Act. After 6 months on the job all workers generally qualify for ten sick days a year .. regardless of whether… Audio
Thousands of doctors walk off the job in 48 hour strike
6000 senior doctors and dentists have today walked off the job, in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight. Union members are taking part in protests across the motu as drawn-out collective agreement… Audio
Cancer patients waiting too long for stem cell transplants
Some blood cancer patients are a facing a terminal disease prognisis after waiting so long for stem cell transplants their cancer is no longer curable. Piece meal funding and a lack of committment… Audio
Doctors block out Health Minister's message
A pointed message in Simeon Brown's electorate office window has been covered with placards, as senior doctors lament the lack of New Zealand-trained doctors opting to stay here. Audio
