Health
Podiatrists being able to prescribe medication will save time and money
The move has been a long time coming, but is likely another 18 months away, Podiatry NZ says. Audio
Poor farm safety leads to multiple deaths per year
Poor farm safety in New Zealand is leading to multiple fatalities a year. Advocates say rural safety education in schools is the way to change that. Charlotte Mulder reports. Audio
'Invisible' rural communities need more targeted mental health support
Advocates want the government to address health inequities people living in rural communities face, in efforts to improve outcomes for those living outside main centres.
Cuts to clinical leadership bad for regions, say frontline health workers
Health NZ's proposal to cut some chief clinical roles is "a declaration of war" on rural and regional hospitals, according to the senior doctors' union. Audio
Dunedin council commits to funding of Save Our Southern Hospital campaign
The Dunedin City Council is not ruling out boosting their hospital campaign coffers again, after retrospectively approving $146,000 to cover costs.
Health NZ proposes to cut some chief clinical roles
Senior doctors say Health NZ's proposal to cut some chief clinical roles is "a declaration of war" on rural and regional hospitals. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Podiatrists soon able to prescribe medication
Podiatrists say news that they'll soon be able to prescribe medication to patients is years overdue. Podiatry NZ chief executive Alison Molloy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bouldering: indoor climbing is the new craze
The sport of bouldering has gained popularity here - especially after the Paris Olympics, Leonard Powell went to a West Auckland bouldering gym to check it out Audio
The challenge of delivering rural dental care
For the first time in eight years, Great Barrier Island will have a visiting dentist, which means people who can't afford to fly to Auckland will now have the chance to seek treatment. Audio
Whakaari appeal: Onus on island owners to ensure workplace safe - WorkSafe
Its lawyer has told a court that the owners' conviction would not have a "chilling effect" for other land owners or managers.
Tech start-up HealthNow rebrands to Extraordinary
HealthNow has changed its brand to Extraordinary, and repositioned the business to meet growing demand for an expanded range of low cost ways for employers to reward employees.
Slight fall in suspected suicide figures, Māori still worst-affected
The rate of suspected self-inflicted deaths to 30 June was 3.6 percent lower than the average rate over the last 15 years.
Police to pull back from mental health call outs from November
Health experts warn that when Police start to pull back from mental health call outs from the first of November, people experiencing mental distress may not have access to any help at all. Associate… Audio
'I'm not doing this anymore': Cardiologist quits as budget cuts cause burnout
Dean Boddington finished up on Friday and says the Health Commissioner is "living in La La Land" about the state of hospitals. Audio
$100,000 Health NZ catering bill revealed in second spend-up
Revelations $100,000 was spent catering a Te Whatu Ora conference have left officials feeling the heat from the minister.
Cardiologist quits over intolerable pressure
Cardiac specialist, Dr Dean Boddington finishes his permanent role at Tauranga Hospital this Friday. After 16 years, he is leaving citing burnout. Audio
Study finds 60 percent of Chch Muslim community suffer PTSD post mosque attacks
A study of Christchurch's Muslim community has found that more than 60 percent of participants suffered from mental health conditions like PTSD and depression after the 2019 mosque terrorist attacks… Audio
Doubts raised over fast-tracking overseas medical graduates
The College of Emergency Medicine says fast-tracking overseas medical graduates is only a short-term fix. New Zealand Faculty for the Australian College of Emergency Medicine Dr. Kate Allan spoke to… Audio
Scrapping sunblock GST will 'save taxpayers' in long run - expert
A skin cancer expert is calling for sunscreen to be made cheaper - either by removing GST or offering prescriptions - to reduce New Zealand's sky-high melanoma rate. Audio
Terror attacks: Depths of trauma revealed in first study on mental health impact
The 15 March terror attacks left a trail of physical and psychological devastation in their wake, according to a new study on the psychological impact of the attacks
