Health
Failure to treat ADHD, ASD likely leading to major harm from drug use - report
The country's failure to adequately diagnose and treat ADHD is likely leading to significant drug harm, including from alcohol and nicotine, according to a new report.
ACC data shows danger of wearing Crocs
New data from ACC shows the footwear style, Crocs are rising in both popularity and the prevalence of injury claims. Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mayors told two weeks ago Dunedin Hospital build was still all go
Bryan Cadogan says he was "given the assurances that the promises would be kept" at a forum. Audio
First cancer drug funded through Pharmac available
The first cancer drug funded through Pharmac's boost earlier this year is available from Tuesday. The Cancer Control Agency head Rami Rahal. Audio
NZ pilot's readjustment will take time - psychiatrist
A psychiatrist who specialises in psychological trauma says its best for a person not to seek mental health support immediately after being freed as a hostage. Audio
Samoan masters student looking into cardiovascular disease and wellbeing
A Samoan University of Auckland Masters student is looking to explore the relationship between cardiovascular disease and psychological wellbeing among Pasifika, particularly fathers. Audio
Cancer drug Keytruda free for eligible patients
It is the first of a slew of cancer drugs to now funded by Pharmac following the agency's multi-million dollar budget boost.
Roads v health debate after Dunedin Hospital decision
The Detail - Questions are being raised about healthcare infrastructure taking a back seat to roads after the Dunedin Hospital backtrack.
Dunedin Hospital's low place in our infrastructure must-haves l
Questions are being raised about our healthcare infrastructure taking a back seat to roads after the Dunedin Hospital back-track. Audio
Young men turning to illegal measures to enhance appearance
Fuelled by fitness and gym content online, some young men say they are turning to risky and illegal measures to change their appearance. Audio
Who wants to see a play about menopause? Lots of people
All three dates of Piss Off Peri, a play about the lead into menopause, sold out at the Whangarei Fringe Festival.
Covid-19: 1339 new cases, four further deaths
The number of reported new cases of Covid-19 has risen in the week to Sunday.
How the pandemic made me an introvert
From extrovert to an introvert in one pandemic. Audio
'Stinks like corruption': Labour on tax cut helping tobacco giant
The tax cut for some tobacco products will do nothing for the health of Kiwis and is merely a "handout" to the tobacco industry, Labour's Ayesha Verrall says. Audio
Expert Feature: Sleep
Everything you wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
In today's episode, smokefree advocates criticise associate health minister Casey Costello for a lack of transparency, after documents revealed cutting tax for heated tobacco products would benefit… Audio
A concept that could change lives
In New Zealand one in seven children and one in eight adults need to take medicine for asthma. Audio
How the body heals itself
Have you ever wondered why, if you bite your cheek, it heals quickly with no scarring. Audio
The 3 key documents about Dunedin Hospital yet to be released
The city's mayor has questioned the assertion the beleaguered hospital upgrade could blow out to $3 billion, and three files are still not public.
The long and complicated history of the Dunedin Hospital rebuild
Dunedin Hospital has been a political football - arguably a hospital pass - for years. RNZ charts its history.
