Health
Safer dining options needed for our gluten-free community
A call has gone out to restaurants across the motu to buck up their ideas when it comes to their gluten-free dining offerings. More than 100,000 New Zealanders are estimated to be living with coeliac… Audio
Sonia Gray on her mind altering mental health journey
Broadcaster Sonia Gray has been on a journey to find out if psychedelics could be the answer to New Zealand's ongoing addiction and mental health crisis. Audio
What causes dizziness and vertigo?
It's estimated forty percent of people over the age of 40 will experience some kind of dizziness or balance problem at some point in their life. For some, it will go beyond that. Vertigo can come on… Audio
Study reveals high rates of opioid use in NZ pregnancies
In unexpected findings New Zealand has one of the highest rates of prescribed opioid use during pregnancy, according to new research. Audio
'Devastated' mum believes son had allergic reaction before sudden death
Paula Brown is waiting for answers about what happened to her son at a respite facility before he died of cardiac arrest.
Bore water results clear despite diesel leak at prison
About 14,000 litres of diesel leached into the ground at Christchurch Men's Prison.
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
