Health
Covid-19 inquiry wraps up first session of hearings
The inquiry aims to look at lessons learned from the government response, in order to prepare for future pandemics.
Downgrading of rural Northland hospital puts strain on front-line services
A former St John volunteer days it was "not untypical" for people to wait an hour or two for an ambulance in rural Northland.
Fourth case of measles confirmed in Wairarapa
Health NZ says the latest person who has fallen ill has been isolating to prevent any spread of the disease.
Nurses vote to go on 24-hour strike, citing safe staffing concerns
Health NZ is offering a 3 percent pay rise over two years, plus two payments of $325.
Rugby headgear can't prevent concussion - but new materials could soften the blows
Analysis - "Isotropic" materials could potentially reduce the impact forces experienced by players.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, the Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
Covid Royal Commission enters fifth day
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response has entered its fifth day and follows a tense session of hearings on Thursday, with critics describing what they called… Audio
Immunologist gives evidence at Covid inquiry
An immunologist giving evidence at the inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response, has been questioned on claims the debate around mRNA vaccines was shut down during the pandemic. Reporter Lucy… Audio
Health experts claim Regulatory Standards Bill will undermine public health system
Health experts claim the ACT Party's red tape-busting Regulatory Standards Bill threatens to harm patients by undermining the public health system. Ruth Hill explains. Audio
What happens when amateurs do the Tour de France
I rode the Tour de France to study its effect on the human body: Fatigue, triumph and lessons.
Reasearch into improving female athletes concussion rates
Female athletes also suffer from concussion at high rates than their male counterparts - AUT Professor Alice Theadom is part of a project to improve the numbers Audio
Inquiry hears from Covid response critics in tense session
Day four of the public hearings into the Covid-19 response has proven to be one of the most tense. Audio
Authorities praise family with measles for alerting officials
The National Public Health Service is supporting the Wairarapa family and their close contacts, who are isolating.
Should you lie to your children about pain?
Off the back of Jesse's chat with American psychiatric nurse practitioner Allison Sweet Grant about lying to kids about pain, we speak to an expert here about how she deals with children and pain. Audio
What made Outrageous Fortune so outrageous?
Antonia Prebble (Loretta West) talks to Jesse about the legacy of 'Outrageous Fortune' on the show's 20th birthday. Audio
Urgent funding needed to save cuts to South Auckland hospice
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says urgent funding is needed keep a South Auckland hospice from cutting services. NZNO delegate Ed Boswell-Correa spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Inquiry into Covid-19 focuses on vaccines
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response is in the middle of another day of public hearings, this time focussing on vaccines. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Ardern to give evidence to Covid response Inquiry
The former prime minister will provide evidence to the Royal Commission investigating New Zealand's pandemic response.
Potential gamechanger for prostate cancer diagnosis
A team of researchers from the Te Whai Ao Dodd-Walls Centre have developed a potential gamechanger in the detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer. Audio
Desperate Gaza doctors cram several babies into one incubator
It comes as hospitals warn that fuel shortages are forcing them to shut off vital services, putting patients' lives at risk.
