Health
Fears of privatisation by stealth in overwhelmed healthcare
As more and more healthcare becomes private, experts worry about increasing inequality in New Zealand Audio
Private company offers to help build Dunedin Hospital
With plans for the new hospital in trouble, the company is interested in getting a call from the Health Minister. Audio
Casey Costello releases 'independent' advice on heated tobacco
It's five articles that are either about different products, outdated, or only offer weak support for her view.
Is kaupapa Māori health the future for preserving doctors?
Another medical centre has fallen victim to the nationwide shortage of GPs, but a kaupapa Māori health service is invigorating another. Audio
New Zealand's acne rates are dropping. Why?
Before we go marvel at our clear, glowing skin in the mirror, let's pause and ask why? Data alone rarely tells the whole story.
Dunedin Hospital rebuild had been held up as an example
Analysis - That was up until last week's bombshell that cost blow-outs are forcing a rethink.
Aotearoa's brand-new Great Walk
The Humpridge Track in Western Southland has earned the status of a Great Walk. Audio
Health NZ's deficit blows out to $934 million
But a new report also shows cancer patients are starting treatment earlier and newborn immunisation enrolments have increased.
How NZ's largest cannabis clinic opened in a swanky suburb
When you drive south down State Highway 1, you can't ignore the exit number: 420.
Vital Healthcare interested in Dunedin Hospital
With plans for the new Dunedin hospital in such trouble, one company interested in getting a call from the Health Minister is Vital Healthcare. Vital Healthcare Property Trust fund manager Aaron… Audio
Māori health service saves medical centre from closure
A medical centre which fell victim to the nationwide shortage of GPs has a new lease of life, thanks to a kaupapa Māori health service. Māori news intern Emma Andrews reports. Audio
Undercover sting finds heated tobacco devices being sold
An undercover sting led by grassroots volunteer group Vape-Free Kids NZ has found more than 20 stores across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are selling IQOS heated tobacco devices - despite… Audio
Rosemary oil, rice water and supplements - What actually helps hair to grow
A dermatologist, a hairstylist, a scientist and an alopecia sufferer all talk hair loss treatments - what sounds promising, what there is proof for, and what is probably too good to be true. Audio
Fijian doctor leads life-changing medical mission
Fijian locals have been given life-changing surgery thanks to a New Zealand charity and medical team led by a Fijiian-born doctor. Audio
Vape stores caught selling non-compliant Heated Tobacco Products
A staff member at a Papanui vape store reconsidered selling the product as long as the customer "didn't work for the government".
What's behind the surge in Kiwis getting health insurance?
New Zealanders have less faith they will be able to access to the healthcare they need, the head of the country's biggest insurer says. Audio
Doctors sick of not getting paid agreed amount for shifts - union
Emergency Department doctors are accusing Health NZ of failing to pay a shift allowance agreed 10 months ago in their previous collective contract.
No GPs at Carterton clinic as health shortage bites
A medical clinic in Carterton will have no GP for the rest of the week as it grapples with the challenges of a GP shortage.
Minister will release mystery advice about tobacco products
In an interview with RNZ, NZ First's Casey Costello has said she will release 'independent advice' about what she says are the merits of heated tobacco products.
Concern end of free RATs will lead to more spread of Covid-19
Other illnesses did not require patients to pay for their own testing, one doctor said. Audio