Health
Eye health centre coming for Port Moresby
It's estimated that 5.6 percent of Papua New Guinea's population aged over 50 years old is living with blindness. Audio
Mapu Maia opens first South Island branch
Pacific mental health and addiction service Mapu Maia has opened its first South Island branch in Christchurch. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
Push for cleaning up drink-filled streets
The father of a student who died at an overcrowded flat party is calling for the alcohol industry to help make Dunedin safer.
Standing desk health benefits overblown, study finds
It's often touted as the panacea to our sedentary lifestyles, but a recent study has found standing might not be much better than sitting. Audio
Call for more action as diabetes numbers exceed 300,000
Data shows New Zealand is on track for more than half a million cases by 2040.
Why you may need to bin your black spatula
Some black spatulas and other black plastic items might contain flame retardant that probably isn't great for your body.
ACC not removing psychologist despite Lake Alice association
ACC won't be removing psychologist Victor Soeterik from its books despite his association with the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit, where children were tortured in the 1970s. ACC relies on the… Audio
Students with Dyslexia developing entrepreneurial skills in workshops
It's like Dragons Den with a different kind of dragons, a group of young kiwi students with Dyslexia have got the chance to develop their entrepreneurial skills in tailor-made workshops this week -… Audio
Pharmac green lights free treatment for some thyroid, liver cancer patients
The medicine - branded Lenvima - stops cancer cells from multiplying, slowing the disease's progression.
Patients carried up stairs all week after hospital lift breaks
The only lift at Bay of Islands Hospital has been out of order since Saturday.
NZ insurer to fund cochlear implants
A New Zealand insurer has changed its policy to cover majority of the cost of cochlear implants. Audio
How some people can get a prescription for gluten free food
A strict gluten free diet is the only treatment for the disease, which affects about 1.2 percent of New Zealanders.
Australia proposes social media ban on under 16s – calls for NZ to follow
The Australian government is to legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16. Audio
Terminally ill children suffering due to lack of care
New research says terminally ill children are missing out on the "basic right" to care.
Polio: The disease that doesn't go away
A programme in Gaza is trying to vaccinate 100,000 children against polio after it was detected there for the first time in 25 years. Though largely eradicated around the world, thousands of Kiwis are… Audio
Water testing underway in Norsewood following boil water notice
The treatment plant fault that caused the notice has been fixed.
Advocates fear Health Star system has negative impacts
The Eating Disorder Association of New Zealand (EDANZ) has expressed concerned that the Health Star rating adorning products on supermarket shelves may have negative impacts. Audio
Nurses beg govt to honour Dunedin Hospital promise
NZNO says the cutbacks are a broken promise, that the government cares more about money than patients - and downgrading the hospital will lead to deaths.
Are you sick or is it seasonal allergies?
How do you know when it's time to pop an antihistamine and soldier on to work or school, or raise a white flag and take a much-needed sick day.
'Extremely stark' under-5 mortality in Kiribati
In 2015, the country recorded 56 deaths per 1000 live births, more than twice the regional average. Audio
