Health
Calls for promises to be kept, one year after abuse in care apology
At last November's apology, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told survivors that a new independent redress scheme would be established. Audio
Private cancer patients to get publicly-funded medicine
This "transitional access" has been criticised by opposition politicians as "a subsidy for private insurers".
Mike King steps down as chief of I Am Hope charity
The outspoken founder of the mental health charity says it's time for the organisation to have a new voice and a new vision to take it forward.
NZ plummets 50 places in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace". Audio
NZ named world’s most deteriorated for tobacco
New Zealand has been named the "most deteriorated" country in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry on policy making. Vape-Free Kids co-founder Charyl Robinson… Audio
Advocacy group calls for drug law reform, government says no
Researchers, advocates and those who've struggled with addiction are renewing appeals for a complete overhaul of the 50-year-old Misuse of Drugs Act. Audio
Calls for radical reform of drug laws
There are calls for radical reform of drug laws, despite the Government saying it has no intention to do so.Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Baby carrier-related injuries more than double
ACC claims for baby carrier related injuries has doubled in a year which has prompted renewed calls for the government to introduce official safety standards. Audio
Feature interview: Why you shouldn't be yourself
"Just be yourself" is one of the worst pieces of advice out there says Psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. Authenticity and some diversity programs that encourage people to 'be themselves' often… Audio
Prince William: We told the kids everything about Kate's cancer
The royal says "hiding stuff from them doesn't work" when it comes to talking about the challenges the family has faced.
Being bilingual delays ageing, being multilingual is even better
But being multilingual is even better, because the more languages spoken, the greater the effect. Audio
Just over 80 percent of children vaccinated against measles
It's more than twice the number of a typical week.
Another 5000 health workers join November strike
The total number going on strike at the end of the month has grown to 16,700.
Nurses union says short staffing putting patients at risk
The Nurses Union is warning of further catastrophes in hospital emergency departments if they're not properly staffed. Nurses Organisation kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against; The Prime… Audio
Canada loses measles elimination status after three decades
There have now been 18 confirmed cases in New Zealand's outbreak - 17 of them are no longer infectious.
RSV immunisation could prevent thousands of babies being hospitalised
A "game-changer" immunisation that could save thousands of babies from a potentially deadly lung infection is sitting in the hands of Pharmac, according to respiratory health experts.
Feature: 3D facial technology changes a man's life
Going out in public became dreadfully uncomfortable for 75-year-old Dave Richards after an accident with a drunk driver four years ago in Devon, England. His bike got caught under the car, dragging… Audio
Missed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous' pains for years
The woman, who has since died, lost 6kg in four weeks but wasn't referred for further tests.
Medsafe to start testing Estradot oestrogen patches
A number of women have reported problems with the oestrogen patches not adhering or working properly. Audio
