Health
Famous Kiwis front new herpes campaign
Sir Ashley Bloomfield is back to fighting a virus - but not the one you associate with lockdowns and 1pm updates.
'We are all trapped in our bodies' - Susie Ferguson on covering war and her own hidden pain
In the new book Bloody Minded, RNZ's Ferguson reflects on how a "stubborn" Scottish child became an award-winning journalist despite the crippling pain of endometriosis. Video, Audio
Widow in dark about investigation into husband's death
Leo Lozano had gone to Westport Hospital complaining of stomach pain, and was sent home. He died hours later.
Boil water notice lifted for Manawatu town
A boil water notice for the Manawatu township of Foxton Beach has been lifted this afternoon, after potentially unsafe levels e-coli bacteria were detected on Thursday.
Women's health expert Bev Lawton
From November 1st, Pharmac will fully fund Estrogel, which currently costs at least $40 a month. Professor Bev Lawton talks about the impact. Audio
National Perinatal Bereavement Care Pathway
Health NZ is moving ahead with a National Perinatal Bereavement Care Pathway to assist families who experience miscarriage and the loss of a baby. Audio
AI inside your brain - a force for good
Developers of AI that could detect brain injuries and disease say it's just a tool, not a replacement for health experts
How artificial intelligence could be a leap forward
Developers of AI that could detect brain injuries and disease say it's just a tool, not a replacement for health experts Audio
50 years of dental nursing and the end of the 'murder house'
After five decades as a school dental nurse, winning children's trust is the most rewarding part of Glenda Young's job. Audio
Covid-19 sub-variant XEC arrives in NZ
ESR has detected a number of cases of the new strain in clinical samples. Audio
Wairarapa health centre relying on Give a Little
A Wairarapa health centre is heaving with new patients and having to rely on Give a Little, sausage sizzles and sales of donated jam to stay in the black. First Health and Wellness Centre is a nurse… Audio
COVID-19 sub-variant XEC arrives in New Zealand
The highly transmissable Covid-19 sub-variant, XEC has arrived in New Zealand, with one epidemologist concerned people will die if there's an outbreak of the new strain. This strain is a mix of two… Audio
Health NZ staff told they must take three weeks' leave over Xmas
If they don't have enough leave, the "base expectation" is they will take leave without pay, they've been told.
Health NZ staff told to take three weeks' leave over Christmas
In an email, Te Whatu Ora has told some staff they have to take three weeks mandatory leave and it needs to be taken from 23 December to 10 January. That amounts to 11 leave days and four statutory… Audio
Not enough new mums getting treatment for birth injuries
It has been two years since ACC began funding for birth injuries - but one expert says not enough mothers are getting the help they need. Audio
The school dental nurse with 50 years of service
Glenda has celebrated 50 years in the profession and joins Jesse to mark it. Audio
Not enough new mums getting treatment for birth injuries
It is two years since ACC began funding treatment for birth injuries - but one expert says not nearly enough mothers are getting the help they need. Audio
Health NZ's data cuts 'will absolutely affect front-line services'
News that Te Whatu Ora could cut $100m more from digital initiatives has been met with dismay.
Hospital again without a doctor most nights this week
There are also "a number of gaps" in the roster for the rest of the month, a leaked staff memo says.
The factors motivating more and more Kiwis to be clinical trial volunteers
You may have heard the ads, asking for what are effectively human guinea pigs - people to help make medical research breakthroughs. Audio
