Health
Sick? Where to get a medical certificate
Reporter Ke-Xin Li takes a look around the rules for medical certificates and sick notes. Audio
ACC exempted from covering man's PTSD triggered by abuse as child in Russia
The Court of Appeal has overruled two other courts that found ACC should pay up.
Exercise can help older adults reduce 'memory glitches'
A big study has found adults over 50 have less "memory glitches" when they have better wellbeing - including a decent exercise regime. Audio
Is tanning making a comeback?
Despite the risks of tanning some are still seeking to be bronzed by the sun - not only to darken their skin but for other purported benefits. Audio
Annoying people might be ageing you
A recent study shows negative social ties could add as much as 2.5 months to your biological age. Audio
Cyclones linked to surge in heart disease, study finds
Research across six countries shows cardiovascular hospitalisations spike for months after tropical cyclones.
Midwives to get 3.5% pay increase, $235 lump sum after settling pay claim
It comes after thousands of midwives joined their nurse colleagues in a nationwide, 24-hour strike on Wednesday. Audio
Health NZ promises bonuses for senior doctors in short-staffed areas
But the union says the agency fails to consistently pay existing allowances now.
Tauranga City Council turns on tap for non-fluoridated water
One of three planned sites for the community to access non-fluoridated water has opened, even though anti-fluoride campaigners said it was a waste of time.
Common allergy medication's risks outweigh its usefulness
Experts say the older drug doesn't just block the allergy-related receptors, it can also affect other parts of the brain.
Veteran councillor diagnosed with motor neuron disease
Graeme Neylon said that's why he had not sought re-election to the Inangahua Ward.
Intern pharmacist suspended after two-month-old dies
The baby was allegedly given an adult dosage of phosphate, with a coroner's preliminary opinion that she died from phosphate toxicity.
Māori see highest increase in life expectancy - Stats NZ
Despite Māori having the lowest life expectancy at birth, there has been a 3.1 year increase from the 2005-2007 to 2022-2024 periods, taking it to 75.8 years
Senior doctors say Health NZ offer amounts to 'pay cut'
The union for senior doctors was doubtful the 5500 members would find the new offer acceptable.
Highly fertile: A unique stigma faced by Māori and Pasifika
It's a stigma that brushes over infertility rates that match or exceed those of the general population.
Details revealed of proposed urgent and after hours
The government has a goal of 98 per cent of everyone being able to access "in person" urgent and afterhours healthcare within a one hour drive from their home. Audio
Midwives agree to 3.5 percent payrise
Midwives are to get a 3.5 percent pay rise and lump sum of $235 after settling their collective agreement with Health New Zealand. MERAS co-leader David Munro spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Taupō residents rally to improve working conditions at town hospital
A long-time resident says locals should be prepared for a rumble in the battle to adequately staff the hospital. Audio
Taupo residents vow to fight for town's hospital
Taupo residents have vowed to fight for the town's hospital, due to fears it could lose critival services because of dire workforce shortages. The shortages were so bad that contingency plans were… Audio
Russian-born man who was adopted as child loses ACC appeal
A child who was assaulted in Russia before his adoption into New Zealand has been declined cover for mental injury by ACC in the Court of Appeal.
