Health
New whooping cough cases almost double in a week
The latest figures from ESR show 156 new cases were reported last week, up from 80.
Light the way
New research has shown that poor lighting in rest homes contributes to falls. Audio
A legacy in birth care
Jesse's first guest has lost count of the number of babies she's delivered. Audio
Pharmac funds new cancer, RSV, COPD treatments
A breast cancer drug - which keeps the disease stable for up to four times longer than the previous treatment - will be publicly funded from next month.
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
The Cook Islands has announced border checks in response to whooping cough cases in the wider region.
School blindsided by news drinking water off limits
Principal Kate Mansfield is still waiting on formal notification from the council about the nitrate levels. Audio
Health staff not to blame for death, review finds
A review into the death of Filipino carpenter Leonides Lozano, 51, at Te Rau Kawakawa/Buller Hospital in July has found no fault with hospital staff.
'No apology' from Verrall after clash with Health Commissioner
The Labour MP accused Lester Levy of "cooking the books" during a Select Committee.
Māori, rural children at greater risk of severe paediatric appendicitis
Rural kids suffer severe appendicitis four times the rate of those in urban areas, and Māori children double the rate than non-Māori. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
In today's episode, a scrub fire burning at Bridge Hill in Canterbury has grown to 140 hectares in size, with State Highway 73 now closed between Castle Hill and Arthur's Pass, Police are… Audio
Free vape samples coincide with vaping increase
New figures reveal Māori remain the highest users overall.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
On today's episode, the culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus… Audio
Puberty blockers a medical decision not a political one
Analysis: The growing politicisation and rise in misinformation about their use for gender-affirming healthcare has resulted in bans and restrictions internationally.
Successful claim for 2,4,5-T exposure just tip of iceberg: Lawyer
The lawyer for a Taranaki farmer who successfully overturned an ACC decision denying him compensation for exposure to the herbicide 2,4,5-T reckons his client is just the tip of the iceberg. Taranaki… Audio
Mainland Poultry CEO on bird flu outbreak
The culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus. Mainland Poultry… Audio
Bird flu outbreak potentially wider than yet known - virologist
A leading virologist says she will not be surprised if the Otago bird flu outbreak continues to spread similar to a devastating outbreak in Australia. Audio
Bird flu: No known connection between first and second farm
Officials have not yet found any links between a second chicken farm that has been isolated, and a poultry farm where bird flu has been identified. Audio
Health Commissioner to seek apology after 'cooking the books' accusation
Lester Levy will seek an apology from former Health Minister Ayesha Verrall after she suggested at Parliament that he had "reputation for cooking the books".
Health NZ deficit grows after Auditor-General intervenes
Health New Zealand has performed an about-turn over expenses, in a way that pushes up the deficit it is facing in the current financial year.
Peek-a-boo politics: Scrutiny in the dark
The House: Parliament is conducting its annual week of performance reviews of government entities (and their ministers), sometimes all but blindfolded. Audio
