Health
'Burden': Son's complex health needs leave family facing return to South Africa
The family's bid for residency has been declined because their non-verbal son suffers seizures and needs 24-hour care.
A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep
The under-studied method involves thinking of random words.
Patient gets pregnant after GP fails to insert contraceptive
The pregnancy was a 'huge shock', and the termination an 'extremely traumatic experience', the patient said.
Study estimates tens of thousands living with undiagnosed dementia
After knocking on more than 20,000 doors, New Zealand researchers have found high numbers of people who have dementia, but not the diagnosis.
NZ's biggest-ever study on dementia reveals startling numbers
After knocking on more than 20,000 doors, New Zealand researchers have found high numbers of people who have dementia, but not the diagnosis Audio
Conditioning, warm-up recommended to overcome sports injury risk
Sports-related ACC claims traditionally peak in May, at the start of the winter season.
Health NZ insists cardio problems at Palmerston North Hospital are over
There is scepticism that the hiring of three senior doctors will ease the pressure on the cardiology clinic at Palmerston North Hospital.
Calls for change after Snapchat child grooming reports increase by five-fold
Online safety advocates are calling for legislative change to protect New Zealand's young people online. Audio
Could this Aussie plum hold the key to preventing dementia?
Scientists at three Australian universities believe a dark purple plum bred in Queensland could help delay or even prevent dementia.
Happiness with Marc Wilson
Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins Jim to share his views on happiness and whether being in a live-in relationship has any impact on cognitive decline. Audio
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back to talk protein - how much do we actually need? Audio
Health experts urge endometriosis reform
An Auckland gynaecologist says New Zealand urgently needs to overhaul how it diagnoses and treats endometriosis. Audio
'Not good enough': Nurse laments Nelson Hospital condition
Amanda Field says the staffing shortages, run down buildings and lack of bed space is now the worst she's ever seen it.
Christchurch Hospital construction set to restart after toxic fumes leak
An investigation into the leak has now been completed.
Endometriosis: closing the gender pain gap
An Auckland-based gynaecologist is calling for an improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis in NZ. Audio
Warning of measles spreading abroad as school holidays kick off
Doctors say they are "very worried" about a measles outbreak as cases rise rapidly overseas, and they're urging people heading overseas to make sure they're vaccinated.
Creating comedy out of cancer
When Dr Jo Prendergast was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided the best thing to do was to write an 80,000 word manuscript about her experience, and create a comedy show out of it. Audio
62 caps, zero memories says amnesia-hit Chabal
Former French international Sebastien Chabal reveals he has suffered from amnesia since ending his rugby career.
'Brink of collapse': Gisborne Hospital services in crisis
An SOS from doctors to the Health Minister did not draw the response they hoped for. Audio
