Health
How an insulin pill could revolutionise diabetes treatment
The diabetic holy grail of an oral pill to supply insulin, instead of an injection, is headed to clinical trials. The lead researcher tells RNZ's Saturday Morning why their 'smart pill' is so… Audio
Can you eat your way to beauty?
Lonneke Botello Hernandez is touring New Zealand with her book The Food Fountain of Youth, which offers advice about 'nutrients with science-based benefits for anti-aging beauty'. Lonneke and Colin… Audio
Europe raises mpox risk alert level
It said there will be more imported cases of the new mpox strain in Europe in the coming weeks.
Whangārei in desperate need of new hospital after 'Code Black', mayor says
The Whangārei mayor says Northland has needed a new hospital for the last 20 years.
How oral insulin could revolutionise diabetes treatment
Approximately 75 million people with diabetes need to inject themselves daily with insulin. Research led by Dr Nick Hunt of the University of Sydney has developed a new type of oral insulin tablet… Audio
Bone broth recalled over food safety hazards fears
Anyone who bought The Little Bone Broth Company's products - any batch, any date - is being advised to return it for a refund.
'Never seen this before' - Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
This afternoon the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156 percent capacity.
'We don't know what is coming next': Fears over Whaikaha changes
The government's move to strip the Ministry of Disabled People of its responsibility for support services has been criticised by the disability rights commissioner.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 16 August 2024
On today's episode, the consumer watchdog says the grocery commissioner has failed to address supermarkets' pricing discrepancies, instead leaving it up to shoppers to police, the Disability Rights… Audio
'I want PI youth to see culture as their superpower'
Kayla Schwalger is one of this year's Y25s. It's an annual list recognising 25 trailblazers and changemakers under 25 years of age, from all across Aotearoa. Schwalger is a co-founder of Tapasa -… Audio
At last, some good news for the government
Analysis - The government tries to claim the credit for the cut in the OCR, welfare changes are criticised as beneficiary bashing, and the scale of Health NZ's problems are set out, in the Week in…
Hospital MRI and nuclear medicine technologists strike for four days
The Apex union says they want the pay difference between public and private staff to be addressed. Audio
'In tears daily': Calls for more rural medical training ramps up
Clinicians are breaking down in tears daily over pressures they are facing from staff shortages, a rural healthcare manager says. Audio
Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores may face 9pm alcohol ban
Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores could be banned from selling alcohol after 9pm by December. Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa
Sweden's public health agency records what it says is the first case of a contagious new variant of mpox outside the African continent.
Doctors speak out as new patients turned away from hospital
"The employed staff already work 40-60 hours per week, plus additional shifts," doctors say.
Mpox global health emergency: What we know so far
The rapid surge of mpox in multiple African countries has prompted the WHO to sound its highest level of alert. Audio
Health minister backtracks on plans for Nelson Hospital rebuild
Instead of one large building, there'll be several smaller buildings and existing infrastructure will be retained. Audio
Health Minister back tracks on plan for Nelson Hospital
Instead of building a large acute services building that was approved by cabinet - it is now going to redevelop the hospital in what's being called a "phased approach". But there are big questions… Audio
Hospital can't take new admissions amid doctor shortage
A slash in locum rates is to blame and it's not a "sudden crisis", angry doctors have told RNZ. Audio
