Health
Hospital staff safety a huge concern - Unions
The leader of a union representing junior doctors has said she is dreading the day when a hospital worker's killed at work. Since a staff member was held up at gunpoint outside Palmerston North… Audio
'He didn't understand': Widow of dementia patient describes Covid lockdowns
The first public hearings into New Zealand's Covid response continue.
Asthma inhalers, IUDs to become more accessible
Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the moves, saying they're simple changes that cost nothing to anyone.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9th July 2025
In today's episode, the Covid-19 inquiry has been told about the impact of the lockdowns on the Pasfika school students; CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the… Audio
American Samoa declares dengue outbreak
Territorial epidemiologist Adam Konrote said four of the confirmed cases were imported, but the two newest ones are locally acquired. Audio
Want to stop vaping but don't know how? We've got you
A recent study has surveyed over 1000 Kiwis to better understand why and how people quit vaping. The findings reveal some interesting trends and some great practical tips for quitting. Audio
What is rejection sensitive dysphoria in ADHD?
Imagine your friend hasn't replied to a message in a few hours. Most people might think, 'they're probably just busy'. But for some it's very different.
Why tennis players grunt during matches
Many top players make some sort of noise as they are striking the ball - an audible sign of effort that can range from a muffled grunt to a piercing shriek.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 July 2025
In today's episode, Sir Peter Jackson is backing an ambitious project effort to bring back the Moa from extinction, and it is being led Ngāi Tahu, Canterbury Museum, and Colossal Biosciences; Health… Audio
How children can be helped to recover from concussion
Studies have shown that infants, children, and adolescents are at a greater risk of traumatic brain injuries than any other age group. Professor Vicki Anderson from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's… Audio
Nurse finished shift with fractured ankle because of short-staffing
Other nurses say they've had to delay their own health procedures because there's no one to cover their shifts. Audio
Nurse fractures ankle but finishes shift due to staffing
A West Auckland district nurse who fractured her ankle at work had to finish her shift because there was nobody to cover for her. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Doctors welcome U-turn on axing Wellington maternity beds
Health NZ says it will no longer go ahead with a trial to use maternity and gynaecology beds for emergency department overflow. Audio
Anti-red tape bill a health risk, doctors say
The ACT Party's "red tape-busting" Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) threatens to harm patients by undermining the public health system, health experts are warning.
Union on Health NZ scrapping plans to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital
Midwives and specialists begged Health New Zealand to abandon the proposal to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital - and at an emotional meeting with staff, it has. MERAS Union co-leader Caroline… Audio
Health NZ changes mind on plans to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital
Health bosses driving controversial plans to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital have changed their minds. Health NZ acting chief executive Robyn Shearer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Covid inquiry hearings: No decisions yet on which politicians will appear
The Royal Commission investigating New Zealand's Covid-19 pandemic response has not made any decisions about which leaders and politicians will appear for a public healing.
More would've died if not for lockdowns, Covid inquiry told
Experts have told a Royal Commission the public reporting breaches was ineffective, as disabled community members describe being abused over masks. Audio
Health NZ backtracks on cutting maternity and gynaecology beds
The proposed trial at Wellington Regional Hospital will no longer go ahead.
Why spirituality shouldn't be dismissed as unscientific.
Depression, anxiety, and stress are hitting teens and adults harder than ever. But part of the answer is something many overlook or dismiss as unscientific says Dr. Lisa Miller. Spirituality. A… Audio
