Health
Big tech says Australia 'rushed' social media ban for under 16s
Big Tech corporations on Friday hit out at a landmark Australian law that bans youths under the age of 16 from accessing social media, saying the law was "rushed" through parliament.
Whooping cough epidemic: Case numbers pass 1000
The health agency is urging people to get vaccinated against the disease.
Privatising health care 'not my overt policy' - Shane Reti
The Health Minister wants to work more closely with the private sector to cut waiting lists - but insists that is not a step towards privatisation.
Health Minister criticises officials for submission opposing McDonald's
Shane Reti has taken a swipe at the National Public Health Service, saying it should be focused on prioritising serious public health issues.
Review shows Healthy Homes are ... good for health
A Healthy Homes Initiative review shows every dollar spent led to $5 in health savings in the following five years, fewer hospitalisations and less school absenteeism.
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment
The Waitangi Tribunal has released the first part of its inquiry and found the Crown did not follow robust policy processes. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 29 November 2024
In today's episode, a report from the Waitangi Tribunal has found the coalition government's decision to disestablish the Maori Health Authority breached treaty principles, the Dental Association is… Audio
Dental Association on Whangārei Council decision to not add fluoride to water supply
The Dental Association is disappointed the Whangārei District Council has rejected a Ministry of Health directive to add fluoride to its water supply, pointing to the high level of oral health needs… Audio
Human rights violations impeding HIV services - UNAIDS
UNAIDS says the critical issue for ending the AIDS pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region is the need to uphold human rights.
Expert sounds alarm on health sector cuts as Covid inquiry lands
The report - which recommended building public health capacity - arrives as thousands of jobs are being culled in the sector. Audio
Brain infection survivor concerned about funding changes
A Palmerston North woman who fell ill in the Cook Islands four years ago is worried the progress she's made in her recovery will stall due to changes in disability funding. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 November
On today's episode, Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees, the Inquiry into the Covid-19… Audio
Council votes against order to add fluoride to water
The move goes against a directive issued by former director-general of health Sir Ashley Bloomfield. Audio
Dr Siouxsie Wiles on Covid Inquiry
The Inquiry into the Covid-19 report has been released, urging the government to get a plan in place for future pandemics. Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Dr Siouxsie Wiles spoke to… Audio
Doctor shortage nearly saw hospital close doors, advocate warns
The health of patients could have been compromised, Malcolm Mulholland says: "Coasters, frankly, have had a gutsful." Audio
Health NZ spent $72m on contractors for one project
And the big spend on external hires is set to continue next year, despite the ministry planning to cut up to 1500 staff. Audio
Whangārei councillors vote down directive to fluoridate water
Whangārei councillors have voted seven to six - with one abstainer - to reject the Director-General of Health's directive to fluoridate its water supply. Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin… Audio
Covid-19 Inquiry report gives 39 recommendations
The Covid-19 Inquiry report is out, saying lockdowns and vaccine mandates worked but sometimes they went on for too long. Otago University professor Dr Michael Baker spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
West Coast hospital came close to closing due to shortages says health campaigner
A health campaigner says West Coast's biggest hospital came close to having to shut its emergency department this weekend because of staff shortages. Patient Voice Aotearoa's Malcolm Mulholland spoke… Audio
Health NZ spend $72 million on single IT project
Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
