Health
Construction of mental health unit goes to tender before approval
Health NZ is asking companies to tender for the construction of a new mental health unit in the Hutt Valley, without first getting the approval to build it.
Vaccinate against life-threatening disease, new students warned
Students off to study next year are advised to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease.
More getting into festive spirit by ditching alcohol
It's that time of year - where Christmas parties and events are filling the calendar.
Abuse in care survivors react to govt redress payments
There are mixed reactions to the government's announcement today of redress payments for those tortured in the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit in the 1970s. The minister… Audio
Māori asthma hospitalisation rates fall
Asthma hospitalisations among Māori have decreased, according to a new study, but experts warn there is still a long way to go.
Submission calling for Pharmac boss to be sacked presented at Parliament
The submission is in support of a petition signed by 100,000 people.
When a family member doesn't remember what Christmas is
First Person: For people with dementia, it's increasingly hard to feel merry amidst the expectations and chaos of Christmas. Those who love and want to connect with them learn to make the most of…
What to do with a broken tooth this holiday
Dentists are sounding a warning about the perils of pork crackling this Christmas - and other teeth-cracking treats. Audio
Menopausal woman to learn fate of hormone replacement patch
A decision could be made next month.
Whooping cough campaign a success, says Health NZ director
"We've seen (vaccinations) increase from about a 1000 per week to 2000 per week." Audio
Whooping cough vaccination rates near 60 percent
Health New Zealand says vaccination rates for whooping cough are approaching 60 percent, but Maori and Pacific communities still lag behind. Health New Zealand Public Health Service national director… Audio
How concussion anxiety led Tom Robinson to quit rugby
The fear of getting concussed built and built in his mind, the former Blues captain told RNZ's Nine to Noon. Audio
'Psychedelic renaissance' hits New Zealand
From the results, it looks like New Zealand may be part of a global trend that has been dubbed the 'psychedelic renaissance'. Audio
Suspected alcohol poisoning of travellers a reminder of risks
It's the time of year when many people are looking forward to getting away on their summer break -- to enjoy some sun and sea and let their hair down a little while they're away from home. But the… Audio
Orana Wildlife Park to stop taking in animals for 6 months
Orana Wildlife Park will stop taking in new animals for six months, after two reviews highlighted four key areas that need improving. The investigations were prompted by whistleblowers' animal welfare… Audio
MPI asking people to keep an eye on backyard hens
MPI is asking people to keep a close eye on their backyard chooks after a bird flu scare in the forced killing of 200 thousand birds. A mainland egg farm near Moeraki tested positive for an aggressive… Audio
The months-long wait for answers about the new Dunedin hospital
Analysis - Health authorities sat on information about the new Dunedin hospital for months as the project spiralled out of control, emails show.
Health NZ's IT cutbacks: Faults could 'snowball', report warns
Health NZ staff have warned bosses that doctors and nurses will be left without critical IT support if proposed mass layoffs of digital and data workers goes ahead.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs raises caution level for Fiji
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has increased its alert level to two out of four for kiwis travelling to Fiji. Journalist Mereoni Mili spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Quarter of people use pharmaceuticals for non-medical reasons
One in four people who took part in a survey on drugs said they had used pharmaceuticals for non-medical reasons over the previous six months. Audio
