Health
No single approach to migraine prevention is effective, research finds
Around half of people with migraine disease turn to non-medication treatments to ease their symptoms, new research has revealed. The Migraine in Aotearoa New Zealand survey from University of Otago… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Blood Service calls for more young people to donate
There has been a 25 percent decrease in the number of 16 to 25-year-olds who have donated blood at least once in a two-year period since 2020. New Zealand Blood Service chief executive Sam Cliffe… Audio
Students abuzz after topping NZ schools in cancer fundraiser
When a group of boys at a Dunedin secondary school decided to shave their hair for a cause, they did not expect to be leading the country with their fundraising efforts.
RFK Jr removes entire panel of CDC's vaccine experts
The US Health and Human Services Secretary said the group was "plagued with conflicts of interest."
Dengue Fever cases surge in the Pacific
Cases of Dengue Fever have been surging across the Pacific. University of Auckland infectious diseases expert Mark Thomas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How and when to call in sick to work
Workplace attitudes are shifting ... RNZ spoke to five experts about what is expected of you and what you can expect from your employer.
'Jeffing': Coach explains benefits of run-walk training
Jeffing is when you have strategic walk breaks during your run, to reduce fatigue, prevent injuries, and make running more enjoyable. Sports commentator and former Triathlon New Zealand high… Audio
Govt declines 23 abuse in care recommendations
A law firm working with survivors of abuse in care is disappointed the government is not accepting more recommendations. Cooper Legal senior associate Lydia Oosterhoff spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Is it the cost of living or an eating disorder?
As the price of necessities soars in Aotearoa, food insecurity permeates daily life, exacerbating existing eating disorders and giving rise to new ones.
'Flipping the script' - record number of PhD scholarships granted in Māori Cancer Researcher Awards
One of the recipients of the Māori Cancer Researcher Awards lost her mother to cancer as a child, and still remembers how exclusionary the process was for her whanau.
Why is ageism socially acceptable?
Ahead of Age Without Limits Day on June 11, Emile chats to Dr Joanna Hikaka, co-director of the University of Auckland's Centre for Co-Created Ageing Research. Audio
How much do urgent care fees vary within 21km in Auckland?
As part of the Budget this year, Health Minister Simeon Brown promised greater accessibility to urgent healthcare. Audio
Consultation on future of mental health facility extended
Health NZ did not say when a final decision would be made. Audio
Staff rallying to save mental health facility
A mental health facility for some of our most difficult to treat patients has been given a last-minute reprieve ahead of its pending closure. Health NZ has proposed shutting Segar House, a publicly… Audio
Woman suffers undiagnosed tooth infection for eight months
The woman still suffers pain and headaches four years later.
MenzShed sheds save lives - but we need more of them
MenzShed chairman David Broadhead says the charity needs more land, buildings and funding Audio
Health Minister announces details of fixes for Auckland hospital
The hospital's water system has failed twice recently, the Health Minister said earlier this year.
The McMigraine meal hack: Does it actually work?
More than 750,000 Kiwis suffer from migraines and one in seven have up to 15 of the intense headaches a month.
Hospice services under threat
Hospices are saving the government millions of dollars a year - but they warn critical services are under threat, with nothing for palliative care providers in the Budget. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
