Health
Relationship between senior doctors and govt at crisis point
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Calls for more testing of water at camping grounds
The father of a girl who was hospitalised after drinking contaminated water on a school camp wants more testing of campground water. John Warwick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
GPs increasingly replaced by corporate employees on video calls
The traditional family doctor who knows you and your medical history - and probably your mum as well - is increasingly being replaced by corporate employees and video screens. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
ED doctor 'shocked' by minister's 'ethical line' comment
An emergency doctor at Hutt Hospital says she feels like Health Minister Simeon Brown isn't hearing what doctors are saying. Audio
The rise of 'Healthization'
This phenomenon is the subject of a new book by social anthropologist Professor Susanna Trnka from the University of Auckland. Audio
Senior doctors hit back after Minister accuses them of crossing 'ethical line'
There were audible cries of disbelief during Simeon Brown's speech to senior doctors today. Audio
Hutt Hospital ED doctor on planned strike action
Dr Tanya Wilton is an ED doctor at Hutt Hospital. She tells Lisa Owen it was shocking to hear the Health Minister accuse senior doctors of being unethical over strike action. Audio
Health Minister scolds senior doctors over strike plans
Health Minister Simeon Brown has scolded senior doctors in a take-no-prisoners address to their annual conference in Wellington today. In his speech, he accused them of crossing an "ethical line" for… Audio
Resurgence of HIV epidemic: 'Urgent action needed' - WHO
Recent trends indicate a disturbing comeback of HIV/AIDS in parts of the Pacific, as the World Health Organisation prepares for its 76th Session in Fiji. Video
Medical specialists respond to speech from Simeon Brown
Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook following a speech from Health Minister Simeon Brown. Audio
'Walking frames may be used as weapons': Mental health workers revolt over risks
A mental health worker suffered a head injury while trying to restrain an elderly patient.
NZer of the Year calls for free cervical cancer screening for all
Currently, the National Cervical Screening Programme, which includes self-testing, is the only national screening programme that is not free for all New Zealanders.
Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?
What if it looks relatively clean: do you still worry that sitting on the seat could make you sick?
Age women qualify for free breast screening extended
The age women qualify for free breast screening is being extended. Justine Smyth spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Free breast screening opens up for thousands more women
From this week, women aged 70 and 74 will be able to access free mammograms, the government has announced.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025
This week our political panel is National's Simeon Brown and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; If you're one of the many who feel the clouds of the winter blues part on the first sunny day, you're not alone… Audio
Why warmer weather may mean happier faces for Kiwis
If you're one of the many who feel the clouds of the winter blues part on the first sunny day, you're not alone and there's a reason. Clinical psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
12 weeks in hospital, feeding through a tube: Woman's botched overseas surgery
More New Zealanders are being lured by "medical tourism", but experts here warn about the sometimes near deadly consequences.
Can you drink your way sober?
Drink, quit, relapse. For almost 20 years, that was the exhausting cycle that ruled Katie Herzog's life.
Doctors raise concerns over ACC's medical certificate crackdown
The agency is looking to standardise medical certification practices. Audio