Health
Fears for whānau as hospital's obstetric services collapse
All four specialists have resigned at Whakatāne Hospital, leaving midwives "sick" with worry: "What happens if something goes wrong?"
Keeping young party-goers safe over summer
Maggie Tweedie speaks to Shannon Thompson from Red Frogs who has some tips for what to talk about with teenagers before they head off for summer. Audio
Patient care may have been impacted in Crowdstrike outage, report shows
The Health NZ incident report, obtained under the Official Information Act, shows clinicians may have been prevented from making timely patient care decisions during the Crowdstrike outage. Audio
Health NZ making progress on ED stays and elective treatment
Fewer pre-schoolers are being admitted to hospital with preventable illnesses, newborn enrolment in general practice continues to increase but immunisation rates for children at 24 months are falling…
Free Period Products at Rhythm and Vines
Attendees at this year's Rhythm and Vines will receive the bonus of free period products. A new initiative called Ads on Pads will be stocking up portaloos. Audio
Whooping cough: Suspected and confirmed cases pass 100
Just over half of the cases have required hospital care.
US confirms its first severe human case of bird flu
A Louisiana resident is in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock.
Former National MP joins push for University of Waikato's third medical school.
A former National MP and incumbent Hamilton City Councillor has been hired by the University of Waikato to advocate for its proposed third medical school.
Report shows patients could have been impacted in Crowdstrike outage
A Health New Zealand incident report, obtained by RNZ under the Official Information Act, reveals patient care may have been impacted in some regions when the Crowdstrike outage hit in July. Reporter… Audio
Construction of mental health unit goes to tender before approval
Health NZ is asking companies to tender for the construction of a new mental health unit in the Hutt Valley, without first getting the approval to build it.
Vaccinate against life-threatening disease, new students warned
Students off to study next year are advised to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease.
More getting into festive spirit by ditching alcohol
It's that time of year - where Christmas parties and events are filling the calendar.
Abuse in care survivors react to govt redress payments
There are mixed reactions to the government's announcement today of redress payments for those tortured in the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit in the 1970s. The minister… Audio
Māori asthma hospitalisation rates fall
Asthma hospitalisations among Māori have decreased, according to a new study, but experts warn there is still a long way to go.
Submission calling for Pharmac boss to be sacked presented at Parliament
The submission is in support of a petition signed by 100,000 people.
When a family member doesn't remember what Christmas is
First Person: For people with dementia, it's increasingly hard to feel merry amidst the expectations and chaos of Christmas. Those who love and want to connect with them learn to make the most of…
What to do with a broken tooth this holiday
Dentists are sounding a warning about the perils of pork crackling this Christmas - and other teeth-cracking treats. Audio
Menopausal woman to learn fate of hormone replacement patch
A decision could be made next month.
Whooping cough campaign a success, says Health NZ director
"We've seen (vaccinations) increase from about a 1000 per week to 2000 per week." Audio
Whooping cough vaccination rates near 60 percent
Health New Zealand says vaccination rates for whooping cough are approaching 60 percent, but Maori and Pacific communities still lag behind. Health New Zealand Public Health Service national director… Audio
