Health
Mighty mānuka: New research into honey's gut health benefits
Mānuka honey's anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties have been studied for nearly three decades - it has some 2000 natural compounds compared with about 100 in your average clover honey. Audio
Nursing jobs 'ghosted' as Health NZ cuts costs
Te Whatu Ora insists recruitment has continued, but staff say their colleagues aren't being replaced. Audio
100 miillion dollar health IT project in trouble
A big health IT project that has swallowed nearly a 100 million dollars is in trouble. RNZ reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nursing jobs "ghosted" as Health NZ cuts costs
Nurses working in chronically short-staffed hospitals say staff who go on leave, get sick or quit are often not replaced. Health New Zealand insists recruitment has continued while it's been revising… Audio
Auckland secondary school seen cultural changes due to cellphone ban
Ditching cellphones at school has led to new real world connections according to one of the country's largest seondary schools. The government ban came into force in April but Mount Albert Grammar… Audio
Combating menopause the holistic way
Diet, stress management, supplements and hormone replacement can help women "buffer" themselves against the symptoms of menopause, Dr Frances Pitsilis says. Video, Audio
Woman died from aortic tear after being sent home from ED with reflux medicine
The woman, in her 70s, collapsed after complaining of "crushing" chest pain and shortness of breath, and was taken to hospital by an ambulance.
'Human error' left man without care for months
A diabetic man was left without care for four months after a "human error" from care provider Nurse Maude.
One last ride: Reuniting a dying man with his bike
The beloved bike on which Rob Appleton rode the length of the country for charity has been stolen. Now, he has six months to live and is hoping to give Big Jeff one last ride.
One in five suffering respiratory diseases
The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory diseases is worse than previously thought. A new report by the the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation found 1 in 5 New Zealanders are affected… Audio
Older men not discussing health, survey finds
Research shows older men aren't talking about their health - leaving themselves vulnerable to serious illness. The findings are revealed in a Prostate Cancer Foundation New Zealand survey of more than… Audio
One in five NZers now affected by asthma, lung disease
Respiratory disease costs the country nearly $8.5 billion every year, report shows. Audio
More strike action coming from under-strain ambulance staff
Frontline St John ambulance staff say the organisation is broken and on life support.
More strike action coming from ambulance staff
Frontline St John ambulance staff say the organisation is broken and on life support Audio
RSV medication among new Pharmac funding options
The government's drug funding agency Pharmac is asking for public feedback on its proposal to fund four new medicines for cancer and lung disease.
Auckland mother’s close call with Redipred liquid steroid overdose
A mum has been left shaken after she almost gave her 2-year-old five times more liquid steroid than prescribed.
Well Woman: A Prescription for Lifelong Health
Women's health issues are very different to those of men. Hormones have a big influence on women's health and the likelihood of developing certain chronic health conditions. Auckland-based doctor… Audio
The eye exam detecting chronic health conditions
A regular eye exam can now detect early signs of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease due to AI technology. Audio
Effect of maternal stress and screen time on children
A new report has found higher levels of maternal stress and large amounts of screen time during early childhood, are associated with higher levels of behavioural problems in children. Audio
Dr Martin Stiles on health targets
A top heart specialist says doctors are now having to schedule their own appointments because cutbacks to back office staff have gone too far. Audio
