Health
Are heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland?
The latest Health NZ data reveals more Northlanders are waiting over three months for a first specialist appointment, but the agency says there is "no difference in the thresholds for treatment". Audio
Top doctor at Nelson Hospital critical of plans for upgrade
The pared-back revamp for the beleaguered Nelson Hospital will cost half a billion dollars over four years - that's half the cost signed off by the previous government. Nelson Hospital anaesthetist Dr… Audio
Health Minister on redevelopment of Nelson Hospital
A top doctor at Nelson Hospital doubts the government's new redevelopment plans will be anywhere near enough. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland: Specialist
A leading Northland cardiologist says his patients are much sicker than they would be if they lived in Auckland. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Dartitis: The inability to throw a dart
You step up to take your shot, hit the ball, or throw the dart - and suddenly, you can't go through with it. Dr Arne Nieuwenhuys explains this condition, also known as the yips. Audio
Prostate cancer - What you need to know about how it's detected
Explainer - Prostate cancer will affect one in 8 Kiwi men. Former US President Biden's diagnosis reaffirms how important it is to be aware of the disease. Audio
Young Auckland FC fan's leg gashed on way home from semi-final
The 11-year-old football was leaving the game at the weekend when he walked into a knee-height metal post.
Palliative care nurse wins excellence award
Most of us try a few different jobs in our lives - and work in a few different places - but once Sally Hanrahan made the decision to become a nurse, that was it. Audio
Private hospitals may be asked to pay for surgeon training
Doctors have raised ethical and logistical concerns about allowing publicly-paid surgical registrars to essentially provide free labour to private hospitals.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 May 2025
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings, new… Audio
What New Zealand could gain from India's pharma boom
As New Zealand eyes a free trade agreement with India, experts say the next frontier could be pharmaceutical imports - particularly generic drugs.
Health ministry warns outsourcing surgeries will impact doctor training
If thousands of straightforward operations are performed in private hospitals, trainee surgeons will have limited learning opportunities, officials say. Audio
Concerns outsourcing surgeries will limit training opportunities
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons says outsourcing surgeries to private hospitals will reduce hands-on training opportunities for future surgeons. College of Surgeons New Zealand chair Ros… Audio
Health Minister warned outsourcing elective surgeries will limit training opportunities
The Health Minister has been warned that outsourcing more elective surgeries will limit training opportunities for future surgeons. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
Fungi that can 'eat you from the inside out' could spread as the world heats up
Yet we are still very far from understanding them.
Why doing an 'autumn clean' could keep you and your home healthier this winter
Many household cleaners released "volatile organic compounds" which could cause headaches and eye, nose or throat irritation.
Head knocks and ultra-violence: The viral dangers of Run It Straight
Opinion - Social media appeal and simplicity may be a large part of why the concerningly dangerous new tackling game Run It Straight has begun to capture attention and crowds in Australasia, three…
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Do we need to be worried about arsenic in rice? And bananas; how many is too many? Audio
Pacific dengue cases surge, but don't cancel your holiday yet - health expert
Dr Marc Shaw advises travellers to use insect repellent and light clothing, warning that although dengue fever is serious, it is largely preventable. Audio
The Vagus Nerve and Mental Health
Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore, but is there really a way to reset them to feel better? Audio
