Health
Mayoral candidate wants council-run cannabis business
Camden Gaskin envisions it would employ 200 contractors and deliver significant economic benefits.
Cardiologist pushes back at Health Minister's statistics on access to heart care
A Northland cardiologist is pushing back at statistics from the Health Minister showing access to heart care is getting faster - he says that might be the case - but those already in the system are… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11th August
In today's episode, a new poll out Monday morning shows the government struggling to make headway amidst the cost-of-living crisis; A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New… Audio
PSA pushes for more staff to boost Auckland Hospital safety
But Health NZ claims the number of assaults have reduced in the six months to May. Audio
Heart healthcare failing at every level: Report
A damning new Otago University report exposes deep flaws in New Zealand's heart healthcare system, including a lack of staffing that means the country only has a third of the cardiologists it should… Audio
More than 40 percent of health professionals using AI: Survey
A recently released survey of nearly 200 health professionals, found that more than 40 percent were using AI to help with patient notes. GP Dr Emily Cavana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What is 'food noise' and how does it impact weight loss?
The rise of the term 'food noise' is tied to the popularity of celebrity weight loss drugs such as Wegovy.
Heart healthcare failing at every level: Report
A damning new report says heart healthcare in this country is failing at every level and is plagued by chronic under-resourcing and workforce shortages. Kia Manawanui Trust chief executive Letitia… Audio
'Stretched beyond safe limits' - Study finds heart care failing
The report commissioned by Kia Manawanui Trust suggests half of heart attack patients are not treated within accepted timeframes.
New mental health ward due to open a decade after facility failed patients
Palmerston North Hospital's long-awaited new mental health ward could open late next month - a decade after the present facility was declared unfit for purpose.
Calls for more staff at Auckland's mental health ward
The union representing workers at Auckland Hospital's mental health ward says more staff are needed to keep health workers safe. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
Doctors call for NZ to ditch 'outdated' endometriosis guidelines
Advocates are pushing for the adoption of latest Australian guidelines instead.
Should I limit how much fruit my child eats because it contains sugar?
Parents are often told fruit is 'bad', because it contains sugar, prompting concerns about how much they should allow their child to eat.
Could microbes help unlock the mystery of dementia?
A hidden world of bacteria and fungi could play a role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Audio
Dr Stephen Best: Can we throw away our specs?
Ophthalmologist Stephen Best is with Jim to talk about the latest 'cure' for poor eyesight being touted on social media. Audio
Iwi Māori Partnership Boards object to Pae Ora Act changes
A national hui in Taranaki brought all 15 boards together for the first time since their establishment in 2022.
Why is sleep sometimes not restful?
The University of Otago has conducted world-first research that could reveal how these patterns affect health, mood, and sleep. Audio
Defying Ageism: Dr Kiran Rabheru
In 2021 the WHO considered classifing old age as a disease. Someone who challenged that classification is geriatric psychiatrist, Dr Kiran Rabheru. Audio
Pacific health systems 'stretched' amid dengue outbreak - WHO
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest level in almost a decade, with Samoa particularly affected with more than 2000 cases reported and multiple deaths since an outbreak was declared in… Audio
Aged care sector needs sweeping reform, woman with elderly parents says
A woman has moved her elderly parents out of multiple rehab and respite facilities because of serious concerns.
