Health
Concerns new drug-driving testing could catch medication
Dr Catherine Crofts is worried over potential ramifications on Kiwis who are punished for taking prescription drugs. Audio
South Taranaki farmers need more rain
Taranaki reporter Robin Martin takes us on a tour of the region of Taranaki where it's the direst it's been in decades Audio
Five years after the first big lockdown, is NZ ready for the next pandemic
The next pandemic could arrive at any time, but the government has ignored a Royal Commission of Inquiry report that could help it prepare Audio
Flaws in the plan for roadside drug testing, says civil liberties group
Emile Donovan speaks to the chairperson of the NZ Council for Civil Liberties Thomas Beagle. Audio
Widow of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins wants inquiry into his death
The widow of late Green Party MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is calling for an inquest into his death, accusing the organisers of the charity event he was attending at the time of failing him. Audio
What's the difference between flu jabs this season?
A clinician and vaccination expert is calling on everyone to do the responsible thing and get their flu jab - to protect their own health and the rest of the community. Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the release of Dean Wickliffe and the availability of paediatric palliative care. Plus should… Audio
Fears over minister's bid to loosen psychologist rules
The proposal is alarming clinical psychologists, who say less trained staff could put patients at risk. Audio
Vegetarian and vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan…
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Psychologists alarmed over plans to create associate roles
Psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a government proposal to create "associate psychologists" roles is dumbing down the profession and will harm patients. Clinical psychologist Laura Barkwill spoke… Audio
11-year-old mistakenly put in mental health facility given two doses of antipsychotics
Matt Doocey told Morning Report the situation is hugely distressing. Audio
Five years since Covid lockdown began
The lockdown, which began at 11.59pm on the 25th of March, 2020, was unprecedented, as the government attempted to prevent Covid-19 from arriving, and then spreading, in New Zealand. In Depth reporter… Audio
Health NZ under fire over lack of palliative care for children
Health New Zealand's commitment to boosting specialist palliative care for dying children is under scrutiny, after promises it was actively recruiting more staff, despite not advertising any jobs… Audio
PHO funding report splits opinion
Top-heavy PHOs are siphoning off too much funding before it gets to frontline GPs, according to an independent report. Audio
11-year-old girl put in mental health facility after misidentification
A mental health advocate has slammed the misidentification of an 11-year-old girl as a missing 20-year-old mental health patient. The autistic and non-verbal girl was taken by police and admitted to a… Audio
Investigation underway into girl mistaken as 20 year old patient
An investigation is underway into how a young girl was mistaken for a missing 20-year-old patient and put in a mental health facility under a compulsory treatment order. The 11 year old, who is… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 March 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister says someone needs to take accountability in the case of the 11-year-old child, mistaken for a 20-year-old mental health patient, the Wellington region will lose… Audio
Health NZ on 11-year-old mistakenly taken to mental health facility
The Prime Minister says someone needs to take accountability in the case of the 11-year-old child, mistaken for a 20-year-old mental health patient. Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Deputy Chief… Audio
