Health
Hospital patients' families asked to cover short staffing
The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff.
Sleep expert: Professor Russell Foster
Do you suffer from nightmares or night terrors? Professor Russell Foster is director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford and he's with Jim to answer your… Audio
Call for wider consultation on memorial for patients' unmarked graves
Porirua's Pacific community wants more consultation on a memorial for more than 1800 former patients buried in unmarked graves.
Vigilance, not luck, helping NZ avoid widespread measles outbreak
But Kiwis are still reluctant to be vaccinated, since Covid.
Increase in cases of vomiting, diarrhoea since Nelson-Marlborough flooding
Health NZ was unable to confirm the number of cases or if they were linked to flood contamination.
US rejects WHO pandemic changes to global health rules
The US has rejected amendments adopted in 2024 to the WHO's legally binding health rules aimed at improving preparedness for future pandemics.
Update from Gaza
On the ground in Gaza, Médecins Sans Frontières - Doctors Without Borders, describes the situation as "human carnage". Audio
Eight everyday bacterial hotspots - and how to clean them
Bacteria are lurking on your sponge, your pet's toys and your tea towels. Here's what the research says - and how to protect yourself.
Taupō clinicians plan for emergency hospital shutdown amid critical staff shortages
The contingency measures include plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupō's clinic to close. Audio
Patients to be moved to Rotorua if Taupo Hospital closes
Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupo Hospital clinicians show plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupo's clinic to close. The hospital, which serves a… Audio
Changes to needle exchange contract spark concerns
Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC… Audio
Trump treated for 'chronic venous insufficiency'
The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a non-life-threatening condition common in people over 70.
New Barbie has type 1 diabetes
The doll comes with a visible insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor, devices many people with diabetes rely on.
The Women's Health Bus for rural Southland and Otago
A patient's round trip of seven hours for a procedure sparked Dr Helen Paterson's drive to treat women closer to where they lived. Audio
Alcohol lobby group on cancer warnings on alcohol
New Zealand wine brand Villa Maria putting cancer warning labels on its wines exported to Ireland, but in New Zealand industry lobby group the Alcoholic Beverages Council doesn't want the cancer… Audio
Villa Maria wines to add cancer warnings for exports to Ireland
Villa Maria, one of New Zealand's best known wine brands, is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory. Guyon Espiner… Audio
Pasifika family in NZ share financial struggles
Families are struggling with the cost of living, with some resorting to sleeping in one room and turning off the power during the day as they try to stay warm and pay their electricity bills. Audio
Three more cases of measles in Wairarapa and Manawatū
Two of the cases were in Wairarapa and one was in Manawatū, Health NZ confirmed.
Auckland mental health facility Segar House to close
Health NZ says not enough people were treated there and staff would be better deployed elsewhere. Audio
Homegrown health workers fill Taranaki gaps
As New Zealand struggles to attract doctors and nurses in a global shortage, Taranaki has nurtured a homegrown response.
