Health
120 families lose access to respite care support
Some of the families, who are caring for mentally ill children, are "really struggling to cope", one mum says. Audio
Do teen boys really need to eat that much?
Bowls of Weet-Bix. Loaves of bread. Packs of noodles. It it actually necessary?
Those worst affected by ADHD the least likely to get treatment - psychiatrists
Many in the profession worry about what it would mean to allow GPs to diagnose patients. Audio
What's stopping men from opening up about their health?
Former All Black Josh Kronfeld had his first claim to fame on the rugby field, but now he's taken up a new mission: getting men to open up about their health. Audio
Covid-19: 728 new cases, 3 further deaths
The number of cases of Covid-19 reported across Aotearoa has plummeted.
Arran Farm raw milk recalled
The milk was sold through a vending machine at Arran Farm Milk Shop in Feilding.
Health Minister Shane Reti fails to address West Coast health cut concerns
The Health Minister has stopped short of saying the West Coast's planned new weekend health service will be safe for patients.
Can taping your mouth shut help you sleep better?
While experts acknowledge there are benefits to breathing through your nose, they don't suggest jumping straight to the slightly awkward practise. Audio
ADHD Treatment aceess easier for the rich
Psychiatrists say it's unfair that diagnosis and treatment for ADHD is increasingly limited to those with the money to pay for it. Professor Marie Bismark spoke to Cori Dann. Audio
Instagram to introduce youth version
Millions of young social media users will be automatically moved to a new version of Instagram ... with built-in protections controlled by their parents. This is part of a plan from Meta - which owns… Audio
The teamwork that solved a life-and-death puzzle
It's been almost 30 years since a team joined forces to investigate a type of stomach cancer, and they have helped saved thousands of lives along the way.
Genetic testing for autism provides answers
A decade long study by Auckland University has found genetic testing for autism results in more answers for families, and could provide a tailored pathway, sooner. Co-author Dr Jessie Jacobsen spoke… Audio
The massive cost of not getting an HPV vaccination
Every year, 600 people are diagnosed with HPV-related cancers that could be prevented with a free vaccine
The teamwork that solved a life-and-death puzzle
It's been almost 30 years since a team joined forces to investigate a particularly aggressive form of stomach cancer that was afflicting one Tauranga whānau. Kimi Hauora Health and Research Clinic in… Audio
How NZ is failing at HPV cancer prevention
Every year, 600 people are diagnosed with HPV-related cancers that could be prevented with a free vaccine. Audio
Sick New Zealanders missing out on clinical drug trials, specialist says
A specialist is concerned sick New Zealanders are missing out on clinical drug trials, due to Aotearoa falling behind with funding modern medicine. Audio
Aotearoa behind in funding modern medicines - specialists
Sick New zealanders are missing out top clinical drug trials because Aotearoa is already behind the pack when it comes to funding modern medicines, according some specialists. Many trials require… Audio
'Cocktail of issues' at Te Whatu Ora / Health NZ says Commissioner
Its "precarious" financial position isn't the most pressing, Lester Levy says.
Our Changing World – Finding a cancer-causing genetic mutation
Almost 30 years ago a team of researchers banded together to investigate an aggressive form of stomach cancer that was responsible for early deaths in one Tauranga whānau.
Together, Kimi Hauora… Audio
Region's weekend urgent GP clinics set to disappear
The final details are still being hammered out for a major change in West Coast health services which is just a fortnight away.
