Health
The New Sex Gene?
The Y chromosome is in decline and there have been fears that humans could become extinct unless we evolve a new sex gene. But in positive news for all of us Japanese researchers have discovered that… Audio
'We have a plan': Health NZ working to relieve pressure on primary care
But patients will need to pick up more of the cost in the meantime.
Mitigating stress for better health
Clinical Psychologist Karen Nimmo talks to Kathryn about the warning signs that indicate stressed people would benefit from slowing down. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 September
On today's episode, Politicians are arriving at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday where they will join thousands of others mourning the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, the new Mental Health and Addiction… Audio
'Wairoa elders are suffering': flood hit town has no aged care
A social worker in Wairoa says more than 50 whanau are caring for elders at home who should be in aged care - but there is no aged care facility in the town. Audio
Mental Health Minister defends funding criteria amid criticism
A collective of rainbow groups says the amount required to match government funding makes it "nearly impossible" to apply. Audio
Ronald McDonald Houses may need to charge for accommodation
Ronald McDonald House Charities may be forced to charge families of sick children who stay in their accommodation, due to a triple threat of rising costs, surging demand and a significant decline in…
Mental Health Minister on new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund
The new Mental Health and Addiction Community Sector Innovation Fund allows non-governmental and community organisations to access support on a matched-funding basis that starts at $250,000. Mental… Audio
ACC reinstates one-on-one case managers
In an extraordinary U-turn, ACC has gone back to providing single case managers for 12,500 clients, because a $74 million restructure of its case management system has not worked. Anusha Bradley spoke… Audio
Patients queue at clinics around Auckland before opening at health clinics
New Zealand's largest operator of low-cost GPs - Tamaki Health - says at least five of its walk-in clinics in Auckland have had patients queuing ahead of opening hours.
Risk of H5N1 bird flu coming to NZ is rising: Research
The risk of lethal H5N1 bird flu making it to New Zealand and into our taonga bird species is rising. Massey University veterinary professor Brett Gartrell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Screen time before bed has little impact on sleep - study
But using phones and laptops while in bed leads to a worse night's rest, according to a new study on children's sleep.
ACC does u-turn after $74 million restructure
A $74m restructure scrapped one-on-one case managers for thousands of clients - now 'gaps' in the new system have forced the agency to reinstate them.
Mental Health and The Ambulance At The Bottom Of The Cliff
When Jonny Mirkin spoke to businesses about their mental health strategies, most had the same approach - an ambulance-at-the-bottom-of-the-cliff strategy. Audio
The Benefits Of Playing Video Games
Southland local computer-guru James Wards is trying to solve some of the world's thornier problems. Audio
Waiheke Island loses its only after-hours medical clinic
Patients were told on Friday the Oranga Urgent After Hours clinic was shutting immediately. Audio
Impacts of nuclear testing still felt in Guam
In the Marshall Islands, between 1946 and 1958 the United States detonated 67 nuclear tests and the brutal impacts are still being felt today. The radiation spread to the U.S Pacific territory of Guam… Audio
Tea and toast to stay at maternity wards after 'mad' decision
Finance Minister Nicola Willis recalls her own milky tea and vegemite toast. saying it felt like 'a gourmet meal' .
Survivors of abuse in state care denied access to files
A lawyer representing survivors of abuse in state care can't understand why the Ministry of Social Development is still denying her clients access to parts of personal files, in violation of the High… Audio
Cardiac surgeries delayed by up to eight weeks at hospital
Cardiac surgery delays are causing backlogs across Waikato Hospital, with wait times ballooning by up to eight weeks, doctors say.
