Health
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent, Wellington's public transport fares are increasing by more than 70 percent… Audio
Greater use of 'vaping starter kits' in final smokefree push
Casey Costello says there are no new products or money, but she's planning a "reinvigoration" of the smokefree campaign. Audio
Casey Costello confident smoking numbers will fall to 5 percent
The Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent of the population by the end of next year - despite new figures showing quitting rates have… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
On today's episode, the Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants… Audio
Govt to launch Smokefree 2025 action plan
The government will be launching its Getting to Smokefree 2025 action plan on Wednesday. Vape-Free Kids NZ co-founder Charyl Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt investment in more senior doctors a 'band-aid': Doctor
A retired medical specialist is calling the government's investment in more senior doctors and nurses a "band-aid" on a broken system. Former intensive care specialist at Middlemore Hospital Dr David… Audio
Nurses Organisation on govt's funding for specialist nurses and senior doctors
Nurses say the newly announced funding for specialist nurses and senior doctors shows the government has no vision to fix the broken health system. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Kaiwhakahaere Kerri… Audio
How rough sex and strangulation entered the nation's conversations
Rough sex is becoming normalised in pop culture, and more common in real life - whether or not people want to take part.
Owl joins Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter team
Auckland's Westpac Rescue Helicopter was out and about saving people's lives on Sunday when one mission was interuppted by an owl - Nathan Rarere talked with pilot James Tayler. Audio
Health funding changes more a 'sticking plaster' than a real cure - doctors
Some doctors say the government's re-allocation of $30 million towards more senior doctors and nurses is welcome, but falls short of the systemic change that is needed.
Experts are raising the red flag on rough sex and strangulation
Rough sex is appearing in songs, tv shows, and in sexual encounters between young people. But research suggests many women participating in it don't want to. Audio
'Delusional': ED head slams funding for specialist doctors and nurses
Dr Norman Gray said it only added up to $4 per New Zealander. Audio
Menopausal women feeling 'blindsided' as Pharmac switches hormone replacement patch supplier
Pharmac is planning to switch to the Mylan brand of estradiol transdermal patches next year. Audio
Dunedin Hospital woes: 'Build it once, build it right, and build it now'
A leak has caused a partial ceiling collapse in Dunedin Hospital where sterilisation equipment is stored.
What you need to know about the whooping cough epidemic
New Zealand has declared a whooping cough epidemic, the fourth since it became a notifiable disease in 1996.
Pharmac changing HRT patch supplier to guarantee supply
Pharmac is switching suppliers of hormone replacement patches for menopausal women, to a single brand that's unpopular and doesn't work as well for some. Menopause specialist Doctor Linda Dear spoke… Audio
Govt announces funding for 50 new senior doctors
The government has announced funding for 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities. Health Minister Shane Reti… Audio
Covid-19: 1675 new cases, six deaths
Cases of Covid-19 have risen slightly since last week, as health officials declared a whooping cough epidemic.
Funding for 50 more senior doctors, more nurses
Speaking at Whangārei Hospital, Shane Reti says the move is part of a bid to help fill critical shortages in the health system.
Supply of menopause patches expected to get better next year
The supply of estradiol patches in New Zealand is expected to improve next year when Pharmac switches to funding a new brand of the medicine in July.
