Health
Eight babies born in UK using material from three people
A major medical breakthrough in the UK is giving hope to hundreds of women who are carriers of a genetic illness. Newcastle University Professor of Reproductive Biology Mary Herbert spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Tenth anniversary of Kāeo boil water notice
This month Kaeo is marking a ten-year anniversary. But it's not a milestone anyone's celebrating, because it's the 10th anniversary of the Far North town's boil-water notice. Reporter Peter de Graaf… Audio
Poor access to patient notes makes outsourcing risky: Doctors
Doctors warn ad hoc sharing of patient information between public and private hospitals is putting patients at risk, with the government push to outsource thousands more operations. Ruth Hill reports.
…Ministry of Health reviewing campylobacter data after scaremongering accusations
Food Safety is working with the Ministry of Health to understand what has caused the increase.
The Ministry of Health's alcohol problem
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side.
Booze warnings on hold
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side. Audio
Increase in cases of vomiting, diarrhoea since Nelson-Marlborough flooding
Health NZ was unable to confirm the number of cases or if they were linked to flood contamination.
Suddenly feeling older? That sounds about right...
Evidence is mounting that we age in bursts rather than gradually. Audio
Hospital patients' families asked to cover short staffing
The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff.
Sleep expert: Professor Russell Foster
Professor Russell Foster joins Jim to answer your questions about bad dreams and poor sleep. Audio
Call for wider consultation on memorial for patients' unmarked graves
Porirua's Pacific community wants more consultation on a memorial for more than 1800 former patients buried in unmarked graves.
Vigilance, not luck, helping NZ avoid widespread measles outbreak
But Kiwis are still reluctant to be vaccinated, since Covid.
US rejects WHO pandemic changes to global health rules
The US has rejected amendments adopted in 2024 to the WHO's legally binding health rules aimed at improving preparedness for future pandemics.
Update from Gaza
On the ground in Gaza, Médecins Sans Frontières - Doctors Without Borders, describes the situation as "human carnage". Audio
Eight everyday bacterial hotspots - and how to clean them
Bacteria are lurking on your sponge, your pet's toys and your tea towels. Here's what the research says - and how to protect yourself.
Taupō clinicians plan for emergency hospital shutdown amid critical staff shortages
The contingency measures include plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupō's clinic to close. Audio
Patients to be moved to Rotorua if Taupo Hospital closes
Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupo Hospital clinicians show plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupo's clinic to close. The hospital, which serves a… Audio
Changes to needle exchange contract spark concerns
Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC… Audio
Trump treated for 'chronic venous insufficiency'
The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a non-life-threatening condition common in people over 70.
New Barbie has type 1 diabetes
The doll comes with a visible insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor, devices many people with diabetes rely on.
