Health
Alleged ties between NZ First and vaping companies a 'dangerous risk' to New Zealanders
Advocacy group Vape-Free Kids wants the party stripped of the tobacco and vaping portfolio it holds in government. Audio
Nelson Hospital review dismissed as a 'plan to make a plan'
Persistent delays in recruiting medical staff has been compounded by ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services, a review of the hospital has found.
Delays at Nelson hospital becoming "dangerous"
Ageing infrastructure, persistent delays in recruiting staff and an increasing demand for services have been identified as some of the issues facing Nelson Hospital. A review was commissioned after… Audio
From Maroon 5 to therapist: Ryan Dusick shares his story
Ryan Dusick achieved the teenage dream, starting a band in his garage with his mate Adam Levine that reaches superstardom. But as Maroon 5's original drummer, Dusick crashed and burned just as Maroon… Audio
Twelve cases of Campylobacter in Nelson Tasman following floods
All bore water owners in the region are asked to continue to boil their water as a precaution.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23rd July 2025
In today's episode, Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive; The future of… Audio
Cannabis and magic mushrooms show promise in treating eating disorders
Cannabis and magic mushrooms have shown promise in the treatment of eating disorders, according to new research. University of Sydney PHD student and study author Sarah-Catherine Rodan spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Auckland high school students help refugees
More than a hundred personalised care packages have been given out to refugees thanks to three Auckland high school students. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
No national funding for programme that could get patients off surgery waitlists
A five-month trial saw physiotherapists triage and treat more than 1200 orthopaedic patients in six regions, each of whom had been waiting over a year for a specialist appointment. Audio
Programme for orthopaedic patients struggling for funds
A highly successful programme with the potential to help thousands of orthopaedic patients waiting in pain for specialist appointments is being stymied by lack of funding. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Vape Free Kids concerned over recall of vape product
Vape Free Kids NZ is extremely concerned about a vape product that is being recalled after it was found to contain too much of a chemical associated with a lung injury called popcorn lung. Vape Free… Audio
'Biggest number we've had': Pacific dengue cases highest in a decade
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organisation says. Audio
Documents claim nicotine lobby targeted NZ First
Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products, according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company… Audio
Specialist education staff strike over pay and conditions
The 1300 staff include behaviour and communication support workers, psychologists and special education advisers.
Needle exchange changes: 'It takes time to build up trust'
Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left a Christchurch drug-user and health expert worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing.
Vaping product recalled over 'popcorn lung' chemical
A public warning has been issued for Suntree Salts - Vanilla Cream, which has four times the allowable limit of a flavour compound.
Health NZ makes hundreds of millions in savings - but says more are needed
The deficit for the recently-ended financial year was expected to be $1.1 billion.
The famous Dunedin Study gets world-wide attention
Global leaders are now hoping to use the research to help policymakers around the world. Audio
Grand buddies: Friendships between school kids and the elderly
Twice a week for the past seven years, pupils from Sydney's Glenwood Public School go to visit Whiddon Easton Park Nursing Home. The results, are delightful. Jesse speaks to Glenwood Public School… Audio
1 in 1000 Kiwi kids are affected by Juvenile Arthritis
What is juvenile arthritis and what is being done to help those kids who are affected by it? Jesse talks to 12 year Andi and her mum Nicki about the illness. Audio
