Health
Health NZ knew IT job cuts would risk patient care
Documents reveal what the agency was told before it started making changes.
Child Cancer Foundation sees surge in families needing help
A charity supporting families with a child going through cancer says it's seen a 20% increase in whanau using its services in the last year. Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs spoke… Audio
How sex workers are keeping their STI rates down
A new study confirms what the sex industry has long said: diligent sex workers are professionals when it comes to avoiding some sexually transmitted infections.
What it's like being released from jail after 15 years
"I remember thinking 'is this it? what now?," Gail Maney says. Audio
Govt backtracks on 2024 controversial disability cuts
The Government has completely wound back the 2024 controversial cuts made to disability support service funding. Audio
Pharmacies see huge rise in vaccinations as COVID wave hits
An Auckland pharmacy has been dealing with a huge jump in covid cases as the country deals with another wave of the virus. The owner and pharmacist at St Lukes Medical Pharmacy, Edi Jayetileke spoke… Audio
Calls for psychological support for long term prisoners
The Coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for long term prisoners before and after release, after a former prisoner who served nearly 30 years for murder died by suicide on his release… Audio
Warning for employers over sick leave as COVID wave hits
Symptoms and sniffles are starting to keep people away from work - and employers are being warned to take care with the rules around sick leave. Hesketh Henry Employment Lawyer Jim Roberts spoke to… Audio
Kiwis with rare diseases still waiting for action
New Zealanders with rare diseases are still waiting for action, Nearly 600 days after the government agreed to implement a strategy to help them. Rare Disorders NZ Chief Executive, Chris Higgins spoke… Audio
Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock on brain cancer diagnosis
Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock was diagnosed with terminal cancer last month, he talked with RNZ's Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio
Meningococcal disease case at Otago University
The university was working with public health to contain the infection.
'Dying right in front of my eyes' - cancer patient's last chance dash to Australia
Dozens of doctors have signed an open letter to the prime minister, pleading for change to the access of treatments. Audio
Call for govt to drastically cut limit of nitrates in drinking water
It comes as the Danish government plans to lower its limit.
Blood cancer patient forced to leave family behind and move to Australia for treatment
The plight of a New Zealand blood cancer patient forced to leave his four children behind and make a last chance dash to Australia for treatment has prompted dozens of doctors to write an open letter… Audio
Doctors pleading for improvements in blood cancer care
A group of blood cancer specialists are expressing their alarm at the unnecessary loss of kiwi lives due to treatment in New Zealand lagging behind international standards. Dozens of doctors, nurses… Audio
Feature: Why you should change your dopamine driven behaviour
Dopamine is known as the brain's "happiness chemical". It's what we blame when we eat a whole bag of chips, a block of chocolate or doomscroll on social media, but that's not quite right Audio
Why you might want to clean your headphones
For good health, you need to let your ear canals 'breathe' throughout the day so they aren't constantly blocked, humid and hot.
One in five counsellors eye exit or scale-back
The Workforce Report from the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, also says long waiting lists for funded counselling mean many people are missing out. Audio
Expert warns low vaccination driving Covid wave
A health expert says low vaccination numbers are likely behind the latest wave of the virus, but Te Whatu Ora is not pushing GPs to encourage vaccination. General Practice New Zealand Dr Bryan Betty… Audio
Hospital staffing 'like moving the deck chairs around on the Titanic'
A union delegate and healthcare assistant says Christchurch ED was seeing more than 400 patients a day and some had to wait in corridors. Audio
