Health
Companies making ultra processed food sued in the US
San Francisco is suing the makers of ultra processed food or UPFs, arguing local government is picking up the bill for the serious health consequences from their products; including conditions like… Audio
Boil water notice issued for Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi
People in three Far North towns have been warned to boil their tap water before drinking or cooking with it.
Process to register stillbirths to be changed
The minister for mental health is looking into changing the process of registering a stillbirth for grieving parents.
Concern new measles wave spreading undetected
"We should be really worried," the head of the Immunisation Taskforce says. Audio
Jump in number of measles cases
There's been a jump in the number of measles cases with five confirmed yesterday. Health New Zealand's Dr Matthew Reid spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
$283k to look into bullying claims at Starship Hospital
RNZ first reported on years-long ructions at the unit that treats abused children, Te Puaruruhau, in October.
Minister open to another alcohol tax hike
Last year, the government raised the levy from $11.5 million to $16.6m a year.
The four big targets the government may miss
We look at the government's nine key goals and see what it's achieved so far.
Prevalence of burnout of NZ Pacific people 'alarming' - study
A new study reveals an alarming prevalence of burnout among New Zealand-born Pacific peoples, highlighting urgent cultural and structural challenges impacting well-being. Audio
Food safety officers at Christchurch school after rancid meals served
Food safety officers have today been at the Christchurch school which yesterday was delivered rotten and stinky meals as part of the Government's school lunch programme. Haeata Community Campus, which… Audio
Mum worried about making house safe after play sand tests positive for asbestos
A Lower Hutt mum whose kids' Kmart play sand tested positive for asbestos says she's stressed out and worried about whether she's done enough to make sure her kids and house are safe. Several coloured… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025
The government wants a cap on local council rates to be in place by 2029. Bryan Cadogan was mayor of Clutha for five terms and held a rates cap for over 10 years; Finance Minister Nicola Willis has… Audio
Health NZ devolving decision-making receives positive feedback - Health Minister
"There's a real desire from the organisation for decisions to be made closer to those who are providing the care in the districts and in the regions," Simeon Brown says.
Private hospital nurses strike after being blocked from union
Nurses at a private hospital are on strike over the employer's refusal to let lower paid workers join the union. Vicky Woodfield is a New Zealand Nurses Organisation union delegate and orderly, and… Audio
Chronic methamphetamine use will cost us - emergency doctor
The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it's about to get worse, Dr Paul Quigley says.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were served gone off food; The World Health Organisation… Audio
Claims corporate clinics not prioritising community 'not reflective of the data'
Tend Health's founder says Ayesha Verrall's comments are an odd assertion and its data says otherwise. Audio
WHO recommends GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for obesity
The World Health Organisation has updated its guidelines for their treatment of obesity - and is now recommending GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside behavioral therapy. University of… Audio
Health NZ and nurses union at loggerheads over strike plan
Nurses have been accused of failing to provide 'life preserving services' but the union says a plan for dedicated on-call staff to cover gaps during strike action was rejected. Audio
