Health
Fears check-up delays will result in more bowel cancers
Manawatū residents at higher risk of developing bowel cancer have been told they will not get their regular check-up colonoscopies for at least six months. Audio
'There will be deaths because of this' - warning over Health NZ IT cuts
A West Coast IT worker is warning patients will die as Health New Zealand aims to slash its data and digital staff.
Govt ends bowel cancer screening programme for Māori and Pacific
Health leaders say the move is shocking, given the high bowel cancer death rates among Māori and Pacific communities.
Hospital gowns make patients feel vulnerable - study
Perhaps not surprisingly, those patients who had to wear gowns felt more "dehumanised" by the process. Audio
Wearing hospital gowns makes patients feel vulnerable: Study
The University of Auckland's clinical trials centre studied seventy-four people and had half the participants dressing for a mock consultation wearing their own clothes and the other half put into… Audio
No budget for psychiatric beds despite being over capacity
Workers on the front line of NZ's mental health wards say surging demands are leading to people getting turned away or discharged early. Audio
Obstetrics cuts ‘devastating’, mayors say
Whakatāne Hospital's Maternity Unit will be downgraded to a primary birthing centre from mid-January with women needing specialist care being transported to Tauranga.
The most common injuries at Christmas
Be careful carving your ham and take it easy hanging up festive decor. Audio
Study shows impact of stimulant medication on ADHD
A new study has found stimulant medications and one other drug are the only interventions that reduce ADHD symptoms, although only in the short term. University of Canterbury professor of clinical… Audio
Obstetric services no longer at Whakatane Hospital
Midwives in the eastern Bay of Plenty say pregnant women and their babies will be at serious risk of harm with the collapse of obstetric services at Whakatane Hospital. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Fears for whānau as hospital's obstetric services collapse
All four specialists have resigned at Whakatāne Hospital, leaving midwives "sick" with worry: "What happens if something goes wrong?"
Keeping young party-goers safe over summer
Maggie Tweedie speaks to Shannon Thompson from Red Frogs who has some tips for what to talk about with teenagers before they head off for summer. Audio
Patient care may have been impacted in Crowdstrike outage, report shows
The Health NZ incident report, obtained under the Official Information Act, shows clinicians may have been prevented from making timely patient care decisions during the Crowdstrike outage. Audio
Health NZ making progress on ED stays and elective treatment
Fewer pre-schoolers are being admitted to hospital with preventable illnesses, newborn enrolment in general practice continues to increase but immunisation rates for children at 24 months are falling…
Free Period Products at Rhythm and Vines
Attendees at this year's Rhythm and Vines will receive the bonus of free period products. A new initiative called Ads on Pads will be stocking up portaloos. Audio
Whooping cough: Suspected and confirmed cases pass 100
Just over half of the cases have required hospital care.
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 2 | Episode 1: Emily Hancock Siedeberg
Find out all about New Zealand's first female doctor and the struggles she faced from her teachers, classmates, and even patients. Video
US confirms its first severe human case of bird flu
A Louisiana resident is in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock.
Former National MP joins push for University of Waikato's third medical school.
A former National MP and incumbent Hamilton City Councillor has been hired by the University of Waikato to advocate for its proposed third medical school.
Report shows patients could have been impacted in Crowdstrike outage
A Health New Zealand incident report, obtained by RNZ under the Official Information Act, reveals patient care may have been impacted in some regions when the Crowdstrike outage hit in July. Reporter… Audio
