Health

On today's episode, disability support providers say the sector fought long and hard to get its own ministry to improve the lives of disabled people, and gutting it is not the answer to funding… Audio

Over-worked staff at Bay of Islands Hospital say it won't have enough doctors this weekend - nor for weekends to come - because Health New Zealand is refusing to hire more staff or pay for locums… Audio

Disability support providers say the sector fought long and hard to get its own ministry to improve the lives of disabled people, and gutting it is not the answer to funding issues. New Zealand… Audio

On today's episode, many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's… Audio

The Government's Nation-wide Service and Campus Planning report shows that by 2043, 9 out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model doesn't change… Audio

A Government report says that by 2043, 9 out of 10 hospital beds will be filled with someone aged 65 years or over if the care model doesn't change. ACA Chief Executive Tracey Martin spoke to Ingrid… Audio

The World Health Organization has declared the rapid spread of MPox across parts of Africa a global public health emergency. University of Otago epidemiologist Michael Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Bay of Islands Hospital can't take any new admissions from Thursday until Monday because of a shortage of doctors - that's according to hospital insiders. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

It's an unfortunate title, but Auckland is New Zealand's Syphilis capital, and New Zealand is experiencing what's been described as an "alarming" increase in cases of the sexually transmitted disease… Audio

On today's episode, an urgent hunt is on in Auckland to track down the recipients of food parcels containing lollies laced with potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine, the newly-appointed… Audio