Health
The Mātai Medical Institute looks to the future
The Mātai Medical Institute has already made waves with its MRI research, but if they have their way, this is just the beginning.
A question of consent on the operating table
At North Shore Hospital, anaesthetised patients were examined by student doctors without giving consent. It's likely that most don't even know it happened.
The advances in MRI coming out of Gisborne
The MRI technique advances coming out of the MÄtai Medical Research Institute in Gisborne have been described as ‘pioneering’, ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘world leading’. Claire Concannon speaks… Audio
When informed consent evaporates on the operating table
At North Shore hospital, anaesthetised patients were examined by student doctors without giving consent. It's likely that most don't even know it happened. Audio
Our Changing World – MRI research at the Mātai Medical Research Institute
The MRI technique advances coming out of the Mātai Medical Research Institute in Gisborne have been described as ‘pioneering’, ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘world leading’. Claire Concannon speaks to chief… Audio
'Be professional and neutral,' public servants told
The new Public Service Commissioner has joined coalition voices in criticising a health official as "unprofessional" for characterising some ministerial work as "crap" in an internal email.
Making water cool again
It's National Oral Health Day and the 'Switch to Water' campaign focusses on the 15 to 25 age group, who consume the sugariest drinks. Audio
Norsewood residents warned to boil all drinking water
A boil water notice has been issued in Tararua District for the Norsewood water supply.
No money for school lunch staples: 'We're completely out of funding'
Something as simple as a peanut butter sandwich and an apple can go a long way in a lunchbox, but an Auckland charity providing staples for families to make school lunches has run out of money.
Teen who overdosed sent home, parents told to 'keep an eye on her'
Ataria Heta later died of a suspected suicide. Her family want more help for teens.
Corrections axes mental health contracts for jails
The axing of four community providers' contracts comes after an internal review recommended a shake-up of how Corrections provides mental health support.
Top mental health clinician on govt changes to system for police
Health New Zealand's top mental health clinician says the new system for police to hand over people in mental crisis will be safer. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
How boys and men impact how we feel about periods
There does appear to be a positive shift, despite feeling the old-school period awkwardness between males and females.
Prostate cancer roadshow hits the tarmac
A survey of men who have had prostate cancer treatment shows 93 percent experience erectile dysfunction, with many saying they felt robbed of their confidence and their mental health took a hit. Audio
Anthony Field - the 'Blue Wiggle' - on his mental health ride
Field speaks about feeling "sad", a late diagnosis with ADHD and his own son's anxiety that his dad would never come back from The Wiggles tours. Audio
Covid-19: 1248 new cases, 12 further deaths
Covid-19 cases have risen since last week as experts warn New Zealand's pandemic model is out of date.
New service transforms dialysis patient's life
A farmer no longer has to travel for treatment after a hospital adapted a machine to treat his condition.
'So many pressures': Pharmacies call for increased funding
Workloads are increasing as people struggle to access GPs, but funding is not going up, Pharmaceutical Society president says. Audio
UC students 'no longer trust' halls' food
More than 100 students fell ill on Sunday night after eating what they described as a "bad chicken souvlaki". Audio
Pharmacists swamped with patients who don't have GP access
Pharmacists are being swamped with patients who can't get doctors appointments or are faced with massive wait times. The workload is unsustainable, according to their professional body. A work place… Audio