Health
Anger at immunisation programme funding cut
The successful programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland has been forced to cut services, amid warnings of a whooping cough epidemic. Audio
One in four using prescription drugs for fun
A new survey shows one in four of the respondents have used prescription drugs for fun or without a prescription in the past six months - most getting it from friends. Public Health Researcher at… Audio
Report shows risks from cutting hospital IT staff
A report into risks from cutting hospital IT staff reveals a slew of worrying failures that have already happened behind closed doors. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Successful immunisation programme has funding cut
A highly successful immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year - even as warnings sounded of the looming whooping… Audio
Will 2025 be the year of the cancer vaccine?
The Economist's health editor Natasha Loder wrote that advances in mRNA technology have spawned groundbreaking new cancer vaccine trials around the world, from melanoma to colorectal cancers. Audio
OT needs more funding to care for young people - advocate
An advocate for young homeless people said it's clear Oranga Tamariki needs more funding to care for teenagers and children. The call comes as Oranga Tamariki data shows the number of kids and teens… Audio
Handling of Lake Alice complaint not good enough - Medical Council
A survivor of the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit, where children were tortured in the 1970s, has received an in-person apology from the Medical Council for not investigating a complaint he made… Audio
Gen Z drinking alcohol less, or not at all
A trend away from alcohol for Gen Z is being replicated here in New Zealand, according to a local industry body.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
In today's episode, several people, including four Australians and one American are in hospital in Fiji with suspected alcohol poisoning, critics are questioning a trip to China by more than 30 police… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Audio
'Incredibly tragic weekend' - Plea for safety after four deaths in 24 hours
A spate of water-related deaths in the past 24 hours is a tragedy, Water Safety New Zealand says.
Replacement childbirth classes 'desperately needed' as Parents Centre closes
An antenatal support group will step in until June thanks to additional funding, but it's no long-term solution.
Could the US revoke approval of the polio vaccine under Trump?
A lawyer affiliated with Trump's pick to lead the country's top health agency has petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration to revoke approval of the vaccine.
What’s My Book About: Niki Bezzant
Health writer Niki Bezzant joins Jim to discuss her new book The Everything Guide: Hormones, Health and Happiness in Menopause, Midlife and Beyond. Audio
'No place for compulsory care' in new Mental Health Bill
The legislation is "completely inconsistent with expert advice and international law and best practice", associate professor says.
Luigi Mangione was not a customer of UnitedHealth
Mangione is the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson.
Some mental health services falling short - govt report
There is "still work to do" around getting people timely treatment when they go to ED for mental health.
No plans for scaling back of Whangārei's hospital redevelopment
Health Minister Shane Reti says stage one is still on budget and on track to be completed by 2031.
Health New Zealand cuts: 569 staff take voluntary redundancy
Almost 600 staff have taken voluntary redundancy in job cut proposals laid out to staff today, it has been confirmed.
Australia couple faked son's cancer, shaved his head to claim donations
Police say the man and woman put their six-year-old in a wheelchair and applied bandages to make it look like he had received radiotherapy.
