Health
Sex ed consultation walking out the door
Dr Rachael Dixon, senior lecturer in health sciences at the University of Canterbury and a health education expert, joins Emile Donovan to discuss. Audio
Daily smoking numbers plateau, slight increase in vapers
The prevalence for daily smoking had dropped just a fraction from 6.9 to 6.8 percent.
Auckland school returns positive results for asbestos in play sand
Several coloured play sand products have been recalled after tests found a naturally occurring asbestos. Audio
NZ receives 'Dirty Ashtray' award for poor tobacco control
Researchers say New Zealand is attracting international attention for all the wrong reasons.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November 2025
Testing companies are getting busy as the spread of potentially contaminated children's play sand reaches council libraries; Fifteen years on from the Pike River disaster, some families are meeting… Audio
New measles case with contacts to Auckland Airport
Health NZ says rapid immunity checks are taking place at Auckland Airport.
Police attend 7370 fewer mental health calls in a year after changes
And the department expects to respond to even fewer calls this year. Audio
New measles case with contacts to Auckland Airport
Health NZ says rapid immunity checks are taking place at Auckland Airport.
New Measles case has contacts at Auckland Airport
Health NZ says rapid immunity checks are taking place at Auckland Airport.
New data on public health reveals 86.6% are in 'good health'
New data shows 86.6% of adults are in 'good health' according to the New Zealand Health Survey which was released this morning. Public health advocate Sir Collin Tukuitonga has been looking at the… Audio
Coloured sand recall: Disposal process needs to be easier - Auckland teacher
Stephanie Pye says it's hard to be reassured that every speck of sand has been cleaned up and disposed of safely. Audio
How dangerous is asbestos in coloured sand?
Explainer - Why is asbestos such a worry, and what's the risk after coloured play sand has been revealed to be contaminated? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions… Audio
Police move to next phase of mental health pull-back
Police attended 7,370 fewer mental health-related requests in the year to June - the result of a plan to wind back on responding to calls for help. Audio
Concerns over asbestos-contaminated sand cleaning process
Specialist outreach teacher, Stephanie Pye, has been trying to find the right way to get rid of the sand but no one seems to know how. Stephanie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Petition calls for government to do more in healthcare sector
A patient advocate has suggested many Kiwis would be willing to pay more tax, if it can be ring fenced to only be spent on health. Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Another 10,000 immunised against measles - Health NZ
There are 19 confirmed cases in the current measles outbreak.
'Disappointed, not surprised': Nursing students nervous about delays to job offers
The graduates expected to hear about appointments on Wednesday, but have been pushed back.
Study finds socioeconomic gaps in diets of young Kiwis
A new study of more than 4000 12-year-olds shows big ethnic and socioeconomic gaps in the quality of food young New Zealanders eat. One of the study's authors, Professor Clare Wall spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Superbug found at Christchurch Hospital makes one in 10 sick
Health New Zealand has stepped up precautions after a new break-out of the infection known as VRE. Audio
